The winner of a contest held in Istanbul last year meant to empower and highlight gay Syrian refugees has reported his situation as … [Read more...] about A Year On, ‘Mr. Gay Syria’ Feels Under Threat in Istanbul
International LGBT Rights
Tanzania Health Minister Announces Plans To Publish List of Gay People and ‘Arrest Them All’
Just days after shutting down a number of HIV/AIDS clinics accused of promoting homosexuality, officials in Tanzania have announced plans to publish … [Read more...] about Tanzania Health Minister Announces Plans To Publish List of Gay People and ‘Arrest Them All’
New #HoldTight Advert Urges Gay Couples to Hold Hands in Public
A new advert for Australian bank ANZ is urging LGBT couple to hold hands during difficult times with its #HoldTight campaign. The ad opens with a … [Read more...] about New #HoldTight Advert Urges Gay Couples to Hold Hands in Public
Malaysian Government Endorses Gay Conversion Therapy: VIDEO
Malaysia’s government is openly endorsing harmful gay conversion therapy after federal authorities claimed sexual orientation can be changed with … [Read more...] about Malaysian Government Endorses Gay Conversion Therapy: VIDEO
In Surprise Move, Obama’s LGBT State Dept. Envoy to Continue in Role
A State Department spokesman has confirmed that the Obama-appointed top official for LGBT issues abroad will apparently retain his post under the … [Read more...] about In Surprise Move, Obama’s LGBT State Dept. Envoy to Continue in Role
Tanzania Orders ‘Gay’ Men to Report to Police for Questioning
The deputy health minister of Tanzania, Hamisi Kigwangalla, has ordered three purportedly gay men to turn themselves in or face arrest for "promoting … [Read more...] about Tanzania Orders ‘Gay’ Men to Report to Police for Questioning
Ireland To Pardon 2,000 Gay Men Convicted Of Sexual Offenses Prior To 1993 Decriminalization of Homosexuality
A bill to pardon around 2,000 Irish gay men convicted of sexual offences before the decriminalization of homosexuality in 1993 passed the second stage … [Read more...] about Ireland To Pardon 2,000 Gay Men Convicted Of Sexual Offenses Prior To 1993 Decriminalization of Homosexuality
Switzerland Removes Lifetime Ban on Gay Men Donating Blood
Switzerland has lifted the lifetime ban on gay men donating blood following a request from Swiss Transfusion SRC last June. Currently, all men in … [Read more...] about Switzerland Removes Lifetime Ban on Gay Men Donating Blood
Thousands of Gay UK Men Convicted for Gross Indecency Have Today Been Officially Pardoned
The UK Justice Ministry today announced that Turing's Law, named after British WWII codebreaker Alan Turing, has gone into effect and thousands of gay … [Read more...] about Thousands of Gay UK Men Convicted for Gross Indecency Have Today Been Officially Pardoned
Many in Taiwan Aim to Make it the First Asian Country with Same-Sex Marriage
Taiwan is on the verge of making history and becoming the first Asian country to allow same-sex marriage. A legislative committee approved a … [Read more...] about Many in Taiwan Aim to Make it the First Asian Country with Same-Sex Marriage