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En français- Cameroun: Un piège par la police afin d’extorquer de l’argent
- Au Cameroun, une femme trans attaquée de nouveau
- Prêtre et jeune homme arrêtés à Yaoundé au Cameroun
- Cameroun: Nouvelle direction pour les militants de CAMFAIDS
- Aperçu 2015: Douze nations lugubres et sept qui s’éclaircissent
- Commentaire : Journalisme jaune au Cameroun
- Vote présidentiel Nigérien: «fanatique du charia» ou «titulaire inepte»
- Égypte: trois nouvelles et une déclaration d’un député
- Al Hoceima Maroc : Peine de prison réduite
- Revue de 2014 pour le blog 76CrimesFR.com
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- Witness Says Gambian Man Accused Of Homosexuality Bore Signs of Torture, May Be Executed January 27, 2015
- Religious Authorities In Nigeria Reportedly Detain 12 People Accused Of Holding A "Gay Wedding" January 27, 2015
- Egyptian Appeals Court Dismisses Case Against 26 Men Accused Of "Gay Sex Party" January 26, 2015
- Marriage Equality Ban In Macedonia May Signal Growing Anti-LGBT Backlash In Europe January 21, 2015
- Egyptian Government "Instructions" Have Led Media To Boost Anti-Gay Coverage, Editor Says January 20, 2015
- Elsewhere>Kuchu TImes
- AFRICA: WHY DO I HAVE TO CARRY AND HOLD MY HEART IN MY HANDS WHILE I OPEN MY EYES WIDEST DUE TO FEAR? January 27, 2015
- UGANDA: A PRAYER! A POEM! “BYE BYE LEELAH ALCRON” January 27, 2015
- UGANDA: A Day of Remembrance for David Kato January 26, 2015
- UGANDA: CALL FOR SUPPORT IN 2016 UGANDAN POLITICS January 22, 2015
- Norm:al Africa January 22, 2015
- Elsewhere> Africa LGBTIQ
- “Mama Machel, WE! are outraged” August 12, 2014
- Bernadine Evaristo – Mr Loverman July 28, 2014
- Healing in the Homeland – Haitian Vodou Tradition July 15, 2014
- FOR COLORED BOYS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE RAINBOW WAS NOT ENUFF July 14, 2014
- An intimate portrait of Somalian trans-woman July 11, 2014
Some top posts
What traditional African homosexuality learned from West Rewriting the anti-gay history of Rick Warren in Uganda
Judge rules for LGBT youths living in Jamaican sewers 21 varieties of traditional African homosexuality
So easy to ridicule: Malaysian list of gay ‘symptoms’ Canada’s role in spreading homophobia worldwide
- Elsewhere>India (Gaylaxy)
- Poem: Madness January 28, 2015
- Modi Govt to ‘honour’ Yoga guru Baba Ramdev with Padma Bhushan January 23, 2015
- Mumbai Pride on Jan 31st, celebrations underway January 22, 2015
- What I Realised When My Close Friend Came Out To Me January 21, 2015
- Review: Crazy Cukkad Family – A wedding of substance January 20, 2015
- Elsewhere: India (Orinam)
- The image of transwomen in Shankar’s “I” has concrete legal consequences everyday January 24, 2015
- Statement by Telangana Intersex Hijra Transgender Samiti on Sexual Assault of a Hijra Sister January 22, 2015
- I am a cis-gendered woman, writing to all You unapologetic ‘I’ supporters January 22, 2015
- What I Realised When My Close Friend Came Out To Me January 21, 2015
- Smiley’s Open Letter to Director Shankar January 19, 2015
- Elsewhere: Gay Asian News
- Highest Singapore court upholds Colonial-era anti-gay law October 30, 2014
- Filipino lawmakers plan to curb hate crimes targeting LGBT members October 29, 2014
- Domestic violence common among same-sex partners, says study October 28, 2014
- Korea University’s student council bans anti-gay discrimination October 27, 2014
- Kyrgyzstan goes full throttle in favor of gay discrimination October 27, 2014
- Elsewhere: Caribbean
- Human Rights for LGBT in the Caribbean - Caribbean IRN Update December 2014
- Course materials, crusades : Caribbean IRN Update November 2014
- Visibility - Parade. Protest and Citizenship - Caribbean IRN Update October 2014
- Cuba dice sí , Trinidad & Tobago say Not yet - Caribbean IRN Update September 2014
- Call for Submissions,Convocatoria,Appel à publications :Special Collection by the Caribbean IRN & Sargasso
- Elsewhere: Caucasus+
- Turkey’s first transgender fashion show held in Istanbul November 22, 2014
- Georgian gay man seeks asylum in Ireland following homophobic discrimination November 22, 2014
- Turkish parliament marks transgender day of remembrance with special press event November 21, 2014
- Armenian university bans discrimination based on sexual orientation November 17, 2014
- LGBT magazine names Vladimir Putin ‘person of the year’ November 12, 2014
- Elsewhere: O-blog-dee
- Ugandan Activists David Kato Never to be Forgotten January 26, 2015
- Accused Human Rights Group Reopens in Uganda January 22, 2015
- President Obama’s Speech and Impact on Global LGBT Persecution January 21, 2015
- Should we be Reporting Gay Men Executions by ISIS January 17, 2015
- United Kingdom Political Parties Urged to Adopt LGBT Global Human Rights Platform January 16, 2015
Personal stories
Hundreds mourn murdered LGBT activist in Cameroon Zimbabwe nightmare: ‘In limbo for my type of love’
For assaulted LGBT, Uganda medical care must be anonymous After beatings in prison, rejection, death at home
Tale of Uganda pride: rainbow colors, worries, arrest Stephane Tchakam: Vibrant LGBT activist’s memory lives on
- Elsewhere: Paper Bird
- ISIS kills gays: A history of violence January 27, 2015
- Four years January 25, 2015
- After Mona Iraqi: Some Egyptian voices January 22, 2015
- Why the crackdown in Egypt isn’t over, and what to do about it January 19, 2015
- Victory January 12, 2015
- Elsewhere: SOGI News
- Filipino LGBT Activists Remain Steadfast January 28, 2015
- Innovative LGBTIQ Activist Gives Back to the Community January 27, 2015
- Ecuador LGBT Association Tasks Municipality January 27, 2015
- India to Witness Historic NorthEast Pride January 27, 2015
- IGLHRC and MADRE Statement on Men Allegedly Executed for Sodomy by ISIS in Iraq January 22, 2015
- One Body – African Churches Challenging Homo/Transphobia January 21, 2015
- Theologians Castigate Hate Crimes January 19, 2015
- Boost for Intersex activists and organisations January 16, 2015
- European Parliament condemns Krygyzstan censorship bill January 16, 2015
- When theology produces violence January 16, 2015
- Elsewhere: Gay Star News
- Feed your wanderlust: 9 mind-blowing Asian landscapes you'll never forget January 26, 2015
- UK bank accuses woman of fraud just because she is trans January 28, 2015
- Parents of gay and trans kids lobby for protection bill in Idaho State Capitol January 28, 2015
- RuPaul's Drag Race season 7 (FINALLY) has a launch date January 28, 2015
- Ukraine throws out 'gay propaganda' bill January 28, 2015
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“Some have suggested that gay rights and human rights are separate and distinct; but, in fact, they are one and the same.”
-- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
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“To those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, let me say: You are not alone. Your struggle for an end to violence and discrimination is a shared struggle.” — U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Tag Archives: Boris Dittrich
Singapore court rejects appeal of anti-gay law
Channel NewsAsia reports: SINGAPORE — The nation’s highest court on Wednesday Oct 29 ruled that a law that criminalises sex between men is constitutional. The ruling covers both cases contesting the law, one brought by two graphic designers who have … Continue reading
Praise for police, organizers of first Kiev Pride Parade
This encouraging account of the first Pride Parade in Kiev, Ukraine, comes from Boris O. Dittrich, advocacy director of the LGBT program at Human Rights Watch: On Saturday May 25, 2013 the first Kiev Pride Parade took place. Some 75 … Continue reading
Our world today: Jail for love notes, but death threats are OK?
“You can end up behind bars for sending a message of love, but the authorities look the other way when someone threatens to kill children.” Boris O. Dittrich, the advocacy director for the LGBT rights program at Human Rights Watch, … Continue reading
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Tagged Boris Dittrich, Cameroon, HRW, Human Rights Watch, IDAHO, IDAHOT, International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, Jamaica, Kuwait, Malaysia, Russia, Uganda, Ukraine
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Ukraine might ban talking about homosexuality
The parliament in Ukraine is moving forward with consideration of bills that would ban public discussions of homosexuality. The Kyiv Post reported that the proposals, Bills 8711 and 10290, were recently accepted for a first reading in the Ukraine parliament. … Continue reading
