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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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- Elsewhere: BuzzFeed
- France Overturns Treaties Blocking Same-Sex Couple's Wedding January 29, 2015
- 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
- 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 and plea for Leelah Alcorn. 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Activists to Protest 1% HRC Elitism and AIDS Neglect January 29, 2015
- South Africa Trial of 2 Men Accused of Raping Lesbian January 29, 2015
- 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
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
- Why Orlando is the theme park capital of the world – in 8 twists, turns and drops January 28, 2015
- Over 100,000 sign petition calling for Leelah's Law, could lead to end of 'gay cure' therapy in US January 30, 2015
- Gaybies: True stories of growing up with gay parents January 30, 2015
- James Blunt defends making 'anti-gay joke' about 'dropping the soap' January 30, 2015
- TV host asks atheist Stephen Fry question about God, you have to watch what happens next January 30, 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: Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe inches toward battling HIV among LGBT people
Zimbabwe may launch an anti-HIV program for LGBT people and sex workers, according to Dr. Owen Mugurungi, the Health Ministry’s leader for the fight against AIDS. The government is “considering” starting programs that will include the gay community, according to … 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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35 injured in anti-gay attack in Zimbabwe
The New Zimbabwe newspaper reported today: Armed men left 35 people injured after they stormed a gay party and beat up guests in Harare over the weekend, Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ) organisation has claimed. GALZ said its members … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Africa (Sub Saharan), Harassment / murders
Tagged Galz, Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
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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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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
U.S. vs. ‘Dictators’ Club’ of anti-gay African strongmen
While African leaders meet this week at a trade summit in Washington, D.C., it’s important to recognize that some of Africa’s most repressive (and mostly anti-LGBTI) leaders are gaining strength from each other by providing mutual support, writes Alyssa Rickard, … Continue reading →