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En français- Carte de bonnes nouvelles: 78 (c’était 82) pays aux lois anti-gay
- «Viol correctif» au Cameroun: 4 femmes, 5 violeurs, 0 enquêtes
- Cameroun: À la recherche des origines d’un militant LGBT
- 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»
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- Elsewhere: BuzzFeed
- World Bank President Declines Meeting With Leading Critic Of Human Rights Record March 3, 2015
- Seven Arrested In Latest Egyptian Raid On Charges Of Homosexuality March 1, 2015
- La revolución silenciosa del matrimonio igualitario en México February 28, 2015
- First Ever LGBT Special Envoy Comes To Washington February 27, 2015
- Mexico's Quiet Marriage Equality Revolution February 26, 2015
- Elsewhere>Kuchu TImes
- Uganda: Oooh yes, I have met God! March 2, 2015
- Uganda: Ink-Stained and Proud of It | Advocate.com March 2, 2015
- Uganda: Nine gay men arrested three weeks ago in Western Uganda need support after their release. March 2, 2015
- The East African Court of Justice dismisses two amicus curiae applications. | Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum – Uganda (HRAPF) March 2, 2015
- UGANDA: “Where Do We Go For Justice?” February 27, 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)
- Jaipur to witness first Queer Pride march on March 1st February 22, 2015
- यंगिस्तान ज़िंदाबाद February 22, 2015
- Book Review: My Magical Palace February 22, 2015
- The Book Covers That Never Were February 21, 2015
- “अजीब वो” – एक कथा February 21, 2015
- Elsewhere: India (Orinam)
- Update from Telangana: Pravallika case solved February 23, 2015
- Grant for groups challenging Section 377 IPC February 18, 2015
- A Journey of Faith: engaging Indian churches theologically on LGBT issues February 6, 2015
- IAS officer’s homophobia is old-hat January 29, 2015
- The image of transwomen in Shankar’s “I” has concrete legal consequences everyday January 24, 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
- Same sex adoption , music and LGBT tourism - Caribbean IRN Update February 2015
- Recognition and divided societies - Caribbean IRN Update January 2015
- 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
- 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
- Shocking Report Reveals Uganda Police Abuse Gays February 27, 2015
- Justice as Game Ranger in Anti-Gay “Man Up” Camp Found Guilty of Murder February 27, 2015
- New California Legislative Efforts to Mitigate Ellis Act Evictions February 24, 2015
- Proposed Anti-Trans Bill Denounced February 24, 2015
- UNHCR Puts Hold on Registrations of Large Groups of Ugandans February 20, 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
- New arrests of alleged trans and gay people in Cairo March 1, 2015
- On death threats, trolls, and truth February 21, 2015
- Help, I’m being persecuted: Hypocrisy and free speech February 19, 2015
- One of Mona Iraqi’s victims tries to burn himself to death February 16, 2015
- I misremember Iraq February 7, 2015
- Elsewhere: SOGI News
- 7 Suspected LGBTI Persons Arrested in Egypt March 2, 2015
- Russian Police Pounce on Lesbian Club March 2, 2015
- Thousands Castigate Northern Ireland LGBTI Discriminatory Bill February 27, 2015
- Kazakhstan Outlaws “Gay Propaganda” February 27, 2015
- Nigerian LGBTI Community Urgently Needs You! February 25, 2015
- Press Release – Sweden, USAID and UNDP renew support for LGBT rights in Asia February 24, 2015
- Diana Mailosi – The Biggest Challenge in Everyday Life is Staying Safe February 24, 2015
- TGEU’s Richard Köhler on Trans Realities February 24, 2015
- Transgender Europe Calls for a Stop to the Nightmare that is Legal Gender Recognition in 34 Countries in Europe February 23, 2015
- East African Court Rejects Challenge to Homophobic Bill February 20, 2015
- Elsewhere: Gay Star News
- Lord Browne: 'We need more role models who are ready to tell their stories' March 2, 2015
- The business world, corporate culture and LGBTI rights – why it all matters March 2, 2015
- The 50 weirdest and coolest facts from LGBTI history February 20, 2015
- Neil Patrick Harris yells at group of 6 year old kids - becomes completely unglued March 2, 2015
- Adam Lambert voted most eligible bachelor - again - by a landslide March 2, 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: Zambia
Zambia seeks to overturn acquittal of anti-AIDS activist
The government of Zambia isn’t willing to let an AIDS activist get away with publicly suggesting repeal of the nation’s anti-gay law, even after he was acquitted of a charge that his televised comment should be punished as “soliciting for … Continue reading
Anti-gay politician sworn in as Zambian president
Anti-gay Zambian defense minister Edgar Lungu was inaugurated today as president of Zambia. By a majority of 48.3 percent to 46.7 percent, he won the Jan. 20 election to fill the remainder of the term of former President Michael Sata, … Continue reading
12 grim lands, 7 bright spots in LGBTI preview of 2015
As debate over LGBTI rights continues worldwide in 2015, progress has been made in at least seven of the 76-plus countries with laws against homosexuality. In another 12 countries, the situation is grim and could get worse. Below are previews … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Africa (Sub Saharan), Anti-LGBT laws and legislation, Asia, Harassment / murders, Middle East / North Africa, Oceania
Tagged Alternative CI, Alternative Cote d'Ivoire, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Cyprus, Egypt, Gambia, GWL-INA, GWL-INA network, Improved Youth Health Initiative, India, Indonesia, Initiative for Equal Rights, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, LEGABIBO, Malawi, Malaysia, Ministry of Social Policy, Morocco, Nigeria, North Cyprus, Palau, Paul Kasonkomona, Principe, Russia, Sao Tome, Saudi Arabia, São Tomé and Príncipe, Sexual Offences Act, Seychelles, Solidarity Alliance, Stephen Chukwumah, The Gambia, The Initiative for Equal Rights, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, UAE, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Women’s Health and Equal Rights, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Anti-gay politician undercuts Zambia’s principles
Zambian human rights defender Chalwe Charles Mwansa sees anti-gay statements by presidential candidate Edgar Lungu as straying from Zambia’s founding principles. By Chalwe Charles Mwansa In Africa, homosexuality remains largely feared, misunderstood, illegal and heavily punishable. Yet Africa is made … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Africa (Sub Saharan)
Tagged Chalwe Charles Mwansa, Chalwe Mwansa, Edgar Lungu, Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia
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Forbidden love: Exploring true, complex lives of LGBTI Africans
By Mike Nicholson In recent years, news of homophobic laws in Africa has resonated across the Global North. While many individuals are at least superficially aware of the plight of LGBTI men and women in countries such as Uganda and … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Africa (Sub Saharan)
Tagged Algeria, Cabo Verde, Cape Town, Egypt, Esto No Es Africano, gay imam, Ghana, Houari Mazouzi, Ice Queer, Kenya, Marc Serena, Mauritania, Mike Nicholson, Morocco, Muhsin Hendricks, Nigeria, Oran, Senegal, Serena, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia
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99 who are in prison for being gay, 148 more awaiting trial
Worldwide, at least 99 people are currently in prison for allegedly violating laws that punish those who are born gay, lesbian or bisexual. In addition, at least 148 other people are awaiting trial on charges related to homosexuality. Those are … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Africa (Sub Saharan), Anti-LGBT laws and legislation, Asia, Middle East / North Africa, Trials / punishments
Tagged Cameroon, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, India, Iran, Lebanon, Malawi, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Tunisia, UAE, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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