More than 42 men were arrested by Nigeria's government over the weekend after they were caught in alleged homosexual acts at a hotel in Lagos, … [Read more...] about More Than 40 Men Arrested for Gay Sex in Nigeria Hotel Sting
International LGBT Rights
U.S. Jews Urge Israel to Provide Equal Adoption Rights for Same-Sex Couples
200 community leaders and institutions urge government to end discrimination against gay partners who want to adopt children By JTA Thousands protest … [Read more...] about U.S. Jews Urge Israel to Provide Equal Adoption Rights for Same-Sex Couples
LGBT Politicians in Japan Seek to Promote Awareness, Secure Rights
Japan is the only G7 nation that does not recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions. With the 2020 Olympics looming - and international pressure … [Read more...] about LGBT Politicians in Japan Seek to Promote Awareness, Secure Rights
Germany’s President Signs Gay Marriage Bill into Law; Will Come into Force October 1 at Earliest
Berlin (dpa) - German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday signed into law a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in the country, a spokeswoman … [Read more...] about Germany’s President Signs Gay Marriage Bill into Law; Will Come into Force October 1 at Earliest
Indonesia Bans Public Caning But Will Continue Punishments Away From Prying Eyes
Following a public outcry, Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country, has announced a ban on public caning. However, floggings will … [Read more...] about Indonesia Bans Public Caning But Will Continue Punishments Away From Prying Eyes
Chechnya Dictator Ramzan Kadyrov: Gays ‘are Not People. They are Devils. They are for Sale’ – WATCH
HBO Real Sports went to Chechnya to examine its Mixed Martial Arts program, which is a training ground for the military in the southern Russian … [Read more...] about Chechnya Dictator Ramzan Kadyrov: Gays ‘are Not People. They are Devils. They are for Sale’ – WATCH
Malta Approves Marriage Equality, is 15th EU Nation to Do So
Valletta (dpa) - The Maltese parliament approved the introduction of gay marriage on Wednesday evening, sparking celebrations in the once-conservative … [Read more...] about Malta Approves Marriage Equality, is 15th EU Nation to Do So
Malta Is Expected To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage Tomorrow
Lawmakers in Malta are expected to vote in favor of same-sex marriage tomorrow. Last week, Parliament approved the second reading of a bill … [Read more...] about Malta Is Expected To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage Tomorrow
French High Court Grants New Rights to Gay Parents
French gay couples with children born to foreign surrogate mothers won a key victory Wednesday, with the country's highest appeals court ruling that … [Read more...] about French High Court Grants New Rights to Gay Parents
Russian TV Station Offers Gay ‘Perverts’ One-Way Plane Tickets Out of the Country
A Russian TV station is offering gay people one-way plane tickets out of the country as part of a competition for "sodomites or perverts," the BBC … [Read more...] about Russian TV Station Offers Gay ‘Perverts’ One-Way Plane Tickets Out of the Country