Anti-gay push in Congo ensnares 2 alleged lesbians
In an apparent attempt to boost the prospects for an anti-homosexuality law in the Democratic Republic of the…
Verdict delayed in Zambian anti-gay trial
A verdict has been delayed in the trial of two young Zambian men who have been imprisoned for…
ILGA honors UN human rights chief Pillay, issues report and new map
ILGA, the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association, today awarded UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem…
Activist: Cheers, fears over historic African resolution
Much work needs to be done throughout Africa to follow up on an African Commission resolution opposing violence…
Malaysian court to rule on sharia law, transgender women
An appeals court will soon rule whether sharia law violates the fundamental constitutional rights of transgender people in…
Indian election changes the battle over anti-LGBT law
In the eyes of many LGBT activists in India, the election victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party in…
Jamaica: Why support fired professor, not homeless LGBTs?
A Jamaican activist responds here to criticism by Christian leaders over the decision to fire retired Prof. Brendan…
Nigerian activist: Focus on LGBT rights is not enough
Gay activists in Africa need to focus on more than just LGBT rights, says Cheikh Eteka Traore, leader…
Crackdown on LGBT Egyptians: Why now?
A new, extensive police crackdown on LGBT people is under way in Egypt, with 77 arrests since October. …
African signers of Mayibuye Pledge vow to work for justice
In preparation for Africa Day on May 25, a group of human rights activists is promoting a pledge…