The African nation of Gabon has voted to decriminalize homosexuality less than a year after passing a law criminalizing it. Reuters reports: "The government did not explain why it decided to revise … [Read more...] about African Nation of Gabon Votes to Decriminalize Homosexuality Less Than a Year After Criminalizing It
International LGBT Rights
Sarah Hegazi Raised the Rainbow Flag at a Rock Concert and Ultimately Paid for the Brave Act with Her Life
Remember back to 2017 and the night seven people were arrested in Egypt after raising a rainbow flag in support of LGBTQ rights at a Cairo concert put on by the Lebanese band Mashrou’ Leila. The … [Read more...] about Sarah Hegazi Raised the Rainbow Flag at a Rock Concert and Ultimately Paid for the Brave Act with Her Life
Saudi Authorities Detain Blogger, Torture Him Daily for 3 Months to Compel Confession He is Gay: REPORT
Human Rights Watch is calling on Saudi authorities to release a Yemeni blogger and human rights activist detained since April 8 after posting a video on social media in which he answered questions … [Read more...] about Saudi Authorities Detain Blogger, Torture Him Daily for 3 Months to Compel Confession He is Gay: REPORT
For First Time Ever, a Gay Couple Appears in a TV Commercial in Poland: WATCH
For the first time ever, a gay couple has been featured in an advertisement airing on major channels in Poland, as well as Czech Republic, Slovakia and Lithuania. The ad, for Durex condoms, … [Read more...] about For First Time Ever, a Gay Couple Appears in a TV Commercial in Poland: WATCH
Zambia’s President Pardons Gay Couple Sentenced to 15 Years for Crimes ‘Against the Order of Nature’
Zambia's president Edgar Chagwa Lungu has pardoned a gay couple who were sentenced to 15 years in prison in November 2019. Reuters reports: "Japhet Chataba, 39, and Steven Sambo, 31, were among … [Read more...] about Zambia’s President Pardons Gay Couple Sentenced to 15 Years for Crimes ‘Against the Order of Nature’
Costa Rica Has Legalized Same-Sex Marriage, Making it First in Central America
Costa Rica has officially legalized same-sex marriage in the wake of a landmark court ruling which took effect at midnight. ICYMI: Costa Rica Supreme Court Rules for Marriage Equality, Gives Govt … [Read more...] about Costa Rica Has Legalized Same-Sex Marriage, Making it First in Central America
Hungary Bans Legal Recognition of Transgender People
Hungary's nationalist government has banned the legal recognition of transgender citizens, asserting that "the complete change of the biological sex is not possible." The Guardian reports: "The new … [Read more...] about Hungary Bans Legal Recognition of Transgender People
Brazil’s Supreme Court Overturns All Restrictions on Gay Men Donating Blood, Ending Any Waiting Time
In a rare victory for its LGBTQ community, Brazil's Supreme Court has overturned any and all restrictions on gay men donating blood. Reuters reports: "After almost four years in court, seven of 11 … [Read more...] about Brazil’s Supreme Court Overturns All Restrictions on Gay Men Donating Blood, Ending Any Waiting Time
Turkish President Defends Cleric Who Said Gay People are ‘Evil’ and ‘Bring Disease’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan defended a cleric whose remarks about homosexuality in his first Ramadan sermon were condemned by human rights groups. The cleric, Ali Erbas, said homosexuality … [Read more...] about Turkish President Defends Cleric Who Said Gay People are ‘Evil’ and ‘Bring Disease’
Uganda Raids LGBTQ Homeless Shelter, Arrests and Jails 23 People for Unwarranted COVID-19 Offenses After Considering Charging Them Under Anti-Homosexuality Laws
Uganda security forces raided a shelter for homeless LGBTQ youth last week and arrested 23 people, including a nurse and the shelter's executive director, charging them with unwarranted COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Uganda Raids LGBTQ Homeless Shelter, Arrests and Jails 23 People for Unwarranted COVID-19 Offenses After Considering Charging Them Under Anti-Homosexuality Laws
