Breaking the Silence

Gays, lesbians & bisexuals in parts of the world live in constant fear of government persecution. Many live in constant fear that lives lived on both sides of closet doors will be snuffed out behind the closed doors of government repression. In this report, AI breaks the silence that has surrounded the persecution of people because of their sexual orientation--silence that has allowed governments to kill, torture & detain arbitrarily--& suggests steps towards a different future. 53 pages. Feb. 1994, ISBN 0-939994-86-0, $6.00. Order from Amnesty International USA, 322 8th Ave., New York, NY 10001; 212-807-8400.Amnesty International Staff is the author of 'Breaking the Silence' with ISBN 9780939994861 and ISBN 0939994860.