The young transgender activist who was shot on Sunday in Pakistan died Wednesday morning, after a local hospital refused to give her proper … [Read more...] about Young Transgender Activist in Pakistan Dies after Hospital Delays Treatment
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First Gay Couple Married in Colombia: WATCH
Same-sex marriage has begun in Colombia and Fernando Quimbayo and José Ticora were the first to marry in the country, at a city registrar in Cali. El … [Read more...] about First Gay Couple Married in Colombia: WATCH
Activist Shot 8 Times in Pakistan Endures Anti-Transgender Nightmare at Hospital
Last night, transgender activist Alesha, the Trans Action Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa coordinator in Peshawar, Pakistan was shot eight times and seriously … [Read more...] about Activist Shot 8 Times in Pakistan Endures Anti-Transgender Nightmare at Hospital
Felony Abortion, Apple Stores, Summer Reading, EgyptAir, Pedro Almodovar: NEWS
EGYPTAIR. Body part, seats and luggage reportedly found: "The Greek defence minister Panos Kammenos said Egyptian authorities have said they have … [Read more...] about Felony Abortion, Apple Stores, Summer Reading, EgyptAir, Pedro Almodovar: NEWS
Russian-Style Anti-Gay Legislation Has Inspired Homophobic Attacks in Kyrgyzstan
Times are tough for members of the LGBT community in the former Soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan. Lesbian, gay and transgender people say they're … [Read more...] about Russian-Style Anti-Gay Legislation Has Inspired Homophobic Attacks in Kyrgyzstan
Leading Saudi Cleric: Homosexuals Will Be Punished After Death, So Don’t Bother Now
A leading Saudi cleric is making headlines in the Middle East for saying that homosexuals should not be punished with death as Sharia instructs, … [Read more...] about Leading Saudi Cleric: Homosexuals Will Be Punished After Death, So Don’t Bother Now
Jordan Lifts Ban on Lebanese Rock Band with Openly Gay Singer
Jordan has lifted a ban on the Lebanese rock band Mashrou’ Leila, aka Leila’s Project, after the action made international headlines. The band's lead … [Read more...] about Jordan Lifts Ban on Lebanese Rock Band with Openly Gay Singer
John Kerry Calls Bangladesh Prime Minister, Urges Full Investigation into Killing of Gay Activists
Earlier this week we reported on the fatal machete attack on two gay activists in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Xulhaz Mannan (pictured), a gay rights … [Read more...] about John Kerry Calls Bangladesh Prime Minister, Urges Full Investigation into Killing of Gay Activists
Colombia Gives Final Approval to Marriage Equality
Colombia's Constitutional Court has given final approval to same-sex marriage in the country and weddings could start very soon. Earlier in April, … [Read more...] about Colombia Gives Final Approval to Marriage Equality
New Report Documents 264 Heartbreaking and Powerful Cases of Human Rights Abuses Against LGBT Ugandans
A landmark report was released today by Sexual Minorities Uganda documenting 264 verified cases of human rights abuses against LGBTI Ugandans based on … [Read more...] about New Report Documents 264 Heartbreaking and Powerful Cases of Human Rights Abuses Against LGBT Ugandans