Document #1334784
IRB – Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (Author)
In a telephone interview on 6 January 1995,
a researcher at a Venezuelan human rights organization (PROVEA)
stated that she was not aware of a requirement for male homosexuals
to carry a card attesting that they have undergone an AIDS test.
However, this source indicated that some Venezuelan businesses
require their employees to take such a test.
A Venezuelan lawyer in Caracas, who
represents homosexuals, indicated in a telephone interview that he
was not aware of a requirement for male homosexuals to carry a card
attesting that they have undergone an AIDS test (6 January 1995).
The source added that although homosexuality is not illegal in
Venezuela, homosexuals are often discriminated against, especially
when they have to deal with local authorities in rural areas.
This response was prepared after
researching publicly accessible information currently available to
the DIRB within time constraints. This response is not, and does
not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular
claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find attached the list of
sources consulted in researching this information request.
Lawyer specializing in human rights,
Caracas. 6 January 1995. Telephone interview.
Programa Venezolano de
Educación-Acción en Derechos Humanos (PROVEA),
Caracas. 6 January 1995. Telephone interview with researcher.