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- Au Cameroun: Cessez les violences contre les LGBTI
- Demandé: Une nouvelle enquête sur la mort d’Éric Lembembe
- VIH au Togo et au Cameroun: Les promesses vides tuent
- Côte d’Ivoire: Enquête vise des attaques anti-gay
- Zambie à l’Ouest: Ne regardez pas lorsqu’on emprisonne les LGBTI
- L’Allemagne bloque un voyage de militants Ougandais
- Droits des LGBTI: hourras au Canada, huées en Jamaïque
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- Ugandan Constitutional Court Could Rule Thursday On Challenge To Anti-Homosexuality Act July 30, 2014
- The Rise Of Europe's Religious Right July 28, 2014
- Russian Court Declares LGBT Organization A "Foreign Agent" July 22, 2014
- European Court Of Human Rights Deals Blow To Trans Rights And Marriage Equality July 17, 2014
- American Quakers Have Created An "Underground Railroad" In Uganda July 10, 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 (Orinam)
- Orientation with a difference: Saathi reaches out to incoming students at IIT Bombay July 30, 2014
- First Love: a video by IIT-B students July 28, 2014
- I was raped July 18, 2014
- Film review: ‘The World Before Her’ June 21, 2014
- Just concluded: Historic meet of Transmasculine, Intersex and Intergender people, Mumbai 2014 June 21, 2014
- Sampoorna Rejoinder to Jackuline Mary verdict June 2, 2014
- Poem: One hundred people hear the truth May 21, 2014
- in her voice May 17, 2014
- FTM and Intersex inclusion in NALSA? Jackuline Mary vs. The Superintendent of Police, Karur May 6, 2014
- Functional aspects of the Supreme Court judgement on transgender rights in India April 25, 2014
- Elsewhere: Gay Asian News
- British Embassy in Hanoi officiates its first wedding of a same-sex couple July 30, 2014
- Gay activists in China challenge ‘conversion therapy’ in courts July 30, 2014
- Indian gay activist stars in video about his love for cocks to promote PETA July 28, 2014
- Asians rally to fight racism in New Zealand’s LGBTI community July 28, 2014
- Ho Chi Minh City begins VietPride 2014 celebrations, over 2,000 attend July 28, 2014
- Elsewhere> Africa LGBTIQ
- 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
- Mr Loverman – portrayal of a gay, British-Caribbean late bloomer July 9, 2014
- The human security implications of anti-gay law on sexual minority in Nigeria June 24, 2014
- Elsewhere: Caribbean
- Prejudice and Pride : Caribbean IRN Update June 2014
- IDAHOT celebrations, Church, Renegades and good men - Caribbean IRN Update May 2014
- Buggery. ganja and municipal declarations against homophobia - Caribbean IRN Update April 2014
- Public sewers and gay cruising in the Caribbean - Caribbean IRN Update March 2014
- Public Debates, Remembering Audre Lorde : Caribbean IRN Update February 2014
- Elsewhere: O-blog-dee
- Malawi Religious Leaders Take Stand Against the Discrimination Fueling HIV July 25, 2014
- Transgender Organization Wins Landmark Case in Kenya July 24, 2014
- Secretary-General’s remarks at Nelson Mandela International Day Public Service Activity July 18, 2014
- Plane with US Soldiers Crash Lands on Ugandan Highway July 18, 2014
- South Africa Mourns as Literary Giant Dies July 14, 2014
- Andy Kopsa on Cameroon
- Report: 4 lesbians arrested in Cameroon March 7, 2014
- My latest at The Nation: dispatches from Yaounde prison in Cameroon – outlawing homosexuality March 4, 2014
- UPDATE: 2/24 Bill Signed – Ugandan President Says He’ll Sign Harsh Anti-Gay Bill | The Investigative Fund February 23, 2014
- Museveni may sign AHB today – need solidarity for Nigeria and Cameroon February 21, 2014
- “Not in Africa” February 20, 2014
- Youth Day Holiday Parade: Marching against Homosexuality February 18, 2014
- UPDATE: LGBT Activist Arrested in Douala Cameroon February 17, 2014
- Yaounde Prison Part IV: The Catholics February 13, 2014
- Discrimination against LGBT people and health risks February 13, 2014
- Yaounde, Douala and a few notes moving forward with these posts February 12, 2014
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: Gay Star News
- Why these two gay dads felt particular pride at their son’s junior high graduation July 28, 2014
- Zambia VP uses C’wealth Games to attack gay marriage July 30, 2014
- Uganda anti-gay law faces court scrutiny for the first time July 30, 2014
- Win a weekend in Stockholm! July 30, 2014
- Uganda rapper lashes out after getting banned from UK venues over 'burn the gays' lyrics July 30, 2014
- Elsewhere: Paper Bird
- Government by moral panic July 20, 2014
- Send your support to Yara Sallam and other human rights defenders imprisoned in Egypt July 14, 2014
- On the slaughter of innocents July 12, 2014
- Five arrests for “homosexuality” in Uganda: A fuller story July 11, 2014
- Sodomy in Zambia July 6, 2014
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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: Senegal
World health agency: Fight AIDS by repealing anti-gay laws
In an understated report, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared this month that nations should work to stop the spread of AIDS by removing obstacles to HIV prevention efforts that are caused by laws against homosexual activity, transgender status, sex … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Africa (Sub Saharan), Anti-LGBT laws and legislation, HIV / AIDS, International pressure for LGBT rights
Tagged AIDS, Alloys Orago, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, decriminalisation, decriminalization, Ghana, HIV, HIV/AIDS, Ivory Coast, National AIDS Control Council, Nigeria, Senegal, WHO, World Health Organization
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After mob attack, Senegal blocks gay-themed art show
The government in Senegal has shut down an art show focusing on homosexuality in Africa. The action came after a group of religious fundamentalists stormed the Dakar art center that housed the exhibit, breaking windows and exterior lights. The mob … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Harassment / murders
Tagged Amanda Kerdahi M, Andrew Esiebo, Ato Malinda, Dakar, Jim Chuchu, Kader Attia, Nigeria, Senegal, Zanele Muholi
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102 who are in prison for being gay, 75 more awaiting trial
A look at 169 people who fell victim to anti-gay laws Worldwide, at least 94 people are currently in prison for allegedly violating laws that punish those who are born gay, lesbian or bisexual. In addition, at least 75 … Continue reading
Senegal art show to feature LGBT Africans
The Art Newspaper reports: An exhibition about homosexuality in Africa is due to go ahead in Senegal next month, despite a leading academic advising the gallery against it. “The show will cause controversy, but we will not censor ourselves,” says … Continue reading
Posted in Africa (Sub Saharan)
Tagged Amanda Kerdahi M, Andrew Esiebo, Ato Malinda, Jim Chuchu, Kader Attia, Senegal, Zanele Muholi
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Police block anti-gay violence in Senegal
In a refreshing change, police in an African country have acted to block anti-gay violence rather than encouraging it or perpetrating it. The Associated Press reports today: DAKAR, Senegal — Police in a city outside Senegal’s capital have arrested four … Continue reading
Senegal prison sentence for gay couple; how rare?
The Associated Press reports that a six-month prison sentence has been imposed on a same-sex couple in Senegal but, although the article describes the event as “rare,” that doesn’t mean that repression of LGBT Senegalese people is uncommon. The article, … Continue reading
Posted in Africa (Sub Saharan), Harassment / murders, Trials / punishments
Tagged Dakar, Macky Sall, Senegal
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Signs of trouble for Uganda’s anti-gay bill
Uganda’s harsh Anti-Homosexuality Bill seems to be in trouble, although it could be turned into a law overnight if President Yoweri Museveni were to sign it. Parliament passed the measure on Dec. 20 and sent it to Museveni, who has … Continue reading
Appeal to Senegal to release 5 alleged lesbians
Human rights defenders called today for the immediate release of five women arrested Nov. 11 in Senegal on suspicion of homosexual activity. The women are members of Sourire de Femme (Woman’s Smile), an organization that lobbies for lesbians’ rights in … Continue reading
Posted in Africa (Sub Saharan), Harassment / murders, Trials / punishments
Tagged Dakar, Ndeye Kebe, Senegal, Sine Dieng, Sourire de Femme, Woman's Smile, Yoff
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Senegal: Justice Minister reverses course on gay rights
Pink News reports: Senegal’s New Justice Minister Sidiki Kaba has ruled out legalising homosexuality in the country despite previously being a gay rights supporter and activist. Kaba, who was previously the head of the International Federation for Human Rights, told … Continue reading
Posted in Africa (Sub Saharan)
Tagged International Federation for Human Rights, Macky Sall, Pink News, Senegal
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