Worldwide struggle for LGBTIQ rights: News from the front lines
News in brief from Zimbabwe, Singapore, Myanmar, Turkmenistan, Zambia, Ghana, Barbados, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Russia and Jamaica.
Lebanon: Transwomen can’t live here with dignity, safely
“All the women I spoke with said it is nearly impossible for them to live a safe and…
Lebanon is no longer safe for LGBT activists
Lebanon used to be a safe place in the Middle East for meetings of LGBT activists, but that’s…
Advocates seek to end anti-trans violence in Lebanon
It’s time to put an end to systemic violence against trans women in Lebanon, according to international and…
Lebanon protest: Boycott festival that blocked LGBT-led band
Hundreds of petitioners are urging a boycott of the upcoming Byblos International Festival because the festival cancelled a…
Exposing LGBTI myths, interviewing saviors in the Middle East
The complex, changing nature of Middle Eastern and North African attitudes toward homosexuality is on display in (1)…
Middle East roundup: A ban on Grindr, a boost for Pride
The Middle East is often homophobic, but it can’t be easily summed up: While Lebanon has blocked the…
Military court undercuts Lebanon’s anti-gay law
Lebanon’s top military prosecutor ruled yesterday that gay sex is not a crime, adding to a series of…
Appeal to Lebanon: Stop blockng LGBTI events
The U.N. should push Lebanon to rein in its security forces and end their repeated interference and crackdowns…
2018: Great progress toward gay rights; much work lies ahead
Now is a time to celebrate the great strides the world has taken this year toward universal recognition…