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African Nation of Gabon Votes to Decriminalize Homosexuality Less Than a Year After Criminalizing It

Andy Towle June 29, 2020 Leave a Comment

The African nation of Gabon has voted to decriminalize homosexuality less than a year after passing a law criminalizing it. Reuters reports: "The … [Read more...] about African Nation of Gabon Votes to Decriminalize Homosexuality Less Than a Year After Criminalizing It

Topics: towleroad More Posts About: Africa, Gabon, International LGBT Rights

Sarah Hegazi Raised the Rainbow Flag at a Rock Concert and Ultimately Paid for the Brave Act with Her Life

Andy Towle June 17, 2020 Leave a Comment

Sarah Hegazi

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 … [Read more...] about Sarah Hegazi Raised the Rainbow Flag at a Rock Concert and Ultimately Paid for the Brave Act with Her Life

Topics: Social Media, towleroad, World More Posts About: activism, Canada, Egypt, International LGBT Rights, Mashrou’ Leila, rainbow flag, Sarah Hegazi

Saudi Authorities Detain Blogger, Torture Him Daily for 3 Months to Compel Confession He is Gay: REPORT

Andy Towle June 9, 2020 Leave a Comment

Mohamad al-Bokari

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 … [Read more...] about Saudi Authorities Detain Blogger, Torture Him Daily for 3 Months to Compel Confession He is Gay: REPORT

Topics: Social Media, towleroad More Posts About: International LGBT Rights, Mohamad al-Bokari, Saudi Arabia, Yemen

For First Time Ever, a Gay Couple Appears in a TV Commercial in Poland: WATCH

Andy Towle June 8, 2020 Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...] about For First Time Ever, a Gay Couple Appears in a TV Commercial in Poland: WATCH

Topics: Health, towleroad More Posts About: business, Couples, Covid-19, Dawid Mycek-Kwiecinski, Durex, International LGBT Rights, Jakub Mycek-Kwiecinski, Poland

Zambia’s President Pardons Gay Couple Sentenced to 15 Years for Crimes ‘Against the Order of Nature’

Andy Towle May 26, 2020 Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...] about Zambia’s President Pardons Gay Couple Sentenced to 15 Years for Crimes ‘Against the Order of Nature’

Topics: towleroad More Posts About: Africa, Daniel Foote, International LGBT Rights, zambia

Costa Rica Has Legalized Same-Sex Marriage, Making it First in Central America

Andy Towle May 26, 2020 Leave a Comment

same-sex marriage costa rica

Costa Rica has officially legalized same-sex marriage in the wake of a landmark court ruling which took effect at midnight. ICYMI: Costa Rica … [Read more...] about Costa Rica Has Legalized Same-Sex Marriage, Making it First in Central America

Topics: towleroad More Posts About: Costa Rica, gay marriage, International LGBT Rights, marriage equality

Hungary Bans Legal Recognition of Transgender People

Andy Towle May 20, 2020 Leave a Comment

Hungary's nationalist government has banned the legal recognition of transgender citizens, asserting that "the complete change of the biological sex … [Read more...] about Hungary Bans Legal Recognition of Transgender People

Topics: Milestones, towleroad More Posts About: Deaths, Hungary, International LGBT Rights, Transgender, Viktor Orban

Brazil’s Supreme Court Overturns All Restrictions on Gay Men Donating Blood, Ending Any Waiting Time

Andy Towle May 10, 2020 Leave a Comment

In a rare victory for its LGBTQ community, Brazil's Supreme Court has overturned any and all restrictions on gay men donating blood. Reuters … [Read more...] about Brazil’s Supreme Court Overturns All Restrictions on Gay Men Donating Blood, Ending Any Waiting Time

Topics: Health, Supreme Court, towleroad More Posts About: Blood Ban, Blood Donation, brazil, Covid-19, discrimination, International LGBT Rights

Turkish President Defends Cleric Who Said Gay People are ‘Evil’ and ‘Bring Disease’

Andy Towle April 28, 2020 Leave a Comment

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan defended a cleric whose remarks about homosexuality in his first Ramadan sermon were condemned by human rights … [Read more...] about Turkish President Defends Cleric Who Said Gay People are ‘Evil’ and ‘Bring Disease’

Topics: Religion, towleroad More Posts About: International LGBT Rights, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey

Uganda Raids LGBTQ Homeless Shelter, Arrests and Jails 23 People for Unwarranted COVID-19 Offenses After Considering Charging Them Under Anti-Homosexuality Laws

Andy Towle April 6, 2020 Leave a Comment

Uganda flag

Uganda security forces raided a shelter for homeless LGBTQ youth last week and arrested 23 people, including a nurse and the shelter's executive … [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

Topics: Health, Nature/Climate More Posts About: AIDS, coronavirus, Covid-19, Covid-19, Health, International LGBT Rights, Uganda

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