Published by Hong Kong Free PressAs Hong Kong prepares make history as the first place in Asia to host the Gay Games, an international sporting and … [Read more...] about Gay Games Hong Kong unfazed by potential censorship, organiser says
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Corporate giants say anti-LGBT law would hurt Uganda’s economy
Published by Reuters UKNAIROBI (Reuters) - A coalition of international companies, including Google and Microsoft, on Wednesday denounced anti-LGBTQ … [Read more...] about Corporate giants say anti-LGBT law would hurt Uganda’s economy
‘Repercussions’: White House warns Uganda ‘Kill the Gays’ bill may cancel $950M in annual aid
Published by AlterNetThe Biden administration may cancel the $950 million in annual assistance the U.S. provides to Uganda if President Yoweri … [Read more...] about ‘Repercussions’: White House warns Uganda ‘Kill the Gays’ bill may cancel $950M in annual aid
US evangelicals helped ‘radicalize’ anti-LGBTQ hate in Uganda
Published by Raw StoryUganda has passed one of the most extreme anti-LGBTQ laws in the world, and U.S. evangelical groups had their hands all over it. … [Read more...] about US evangelicals helped ‘radicalize’ anti-LGBTQ hate in Uganda
Factbox-Legal hurdles faced by LGBT+ people in Africa
Published by Reuters UKNAIROBI (Reuters) - Uganda's parliament passed a bill on Tuesday making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ, handing authorities … [Read more...] about Factbox-Legal hurdles faced by LGBT+ people in Africa
Gay activist says Uganda LGBTQ community ‘in shock’ at new law
Published by Reuters UKKAMPALA (Reuters) - Members of Uganda's LGBTQ community are in shock and fear being arrested after parliament passed a new law … [Read more...] about Gay activist says Uganda LGBTQ community ‘in shock’ at new law
In London, we have no other option but to break up the Metropolitan Police
Published by City AMBy Elena Siniscalco The Metropolitan Police has had years to make things right – but it hasn’t done it. It’s time we admit we … [Read more...] about In London, we have no other option but to break up the Metropolitan Police
Hijab Butch Blues: Queer Muslim memoir confronting orthodoxy
Published by Al-ArabyWith a South-Asian background, upbringing in the Gulf and ultimate relocation to the United States, Lamya (a pseudonym) deeply … [Read more...] about Hijab Butch Blues: Queer Muslim memoir confronting orthodoxy
Italy’s language watchdog says ‘no’ to gender-neutral symbols
Published by ReutersBy Alvise Armellini ROME (Reuters) - Italy's courts should stick to tradition and avoid the novelty of gender-neutral symbols in … [Read more...] about Italy’s language watchdog says ‘no’ to gender-neutral symbols
Finland’s President Niinistö defends joining NATO without Sweden
Published by DPATurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) shakes hands with President of Finland Sauli Niinisto during their meeting at the … [Read more...] about Finland’s President Niinistö defends joining NATO without Sweden