Shame: Anti-gay African bishops ignore ‘love thy neighbor’
Commentary by Nigerian activist Davis Mac-Iyalla, currently based in London: As a Nigerian gay man, forced to flee…
Allies, stop sensationalising the plight of African LGBTs
“African LGBTs are not looking for Western saviours,” says Nigerian author and activist Yemisi Ilesanmi. “We must all…
Catholic setback? LGBT hope remains for long-term change
In the short term, the final report of this month’s gathering of Roman Catholic bishops discussing homosexuality and…
Egypt: New legal guide for LGBT communities; please share
In response to Egypt’s ongoing crackdown on LGBT people, Egyptian activists and legal experts have drawn up a…
Two tiny nations drop anti-gay laws: Palau and Sao Tome
Two tiny island nations have dropped their laws against same-sex intimacy. Palau in the western Pacific Ocean, north…
Kyrgyzstan votes for anti-gay ‘propaganda’ bill
By Tom Ana Editor of Caucasus Equality News The parliament of Kyrgyzstan voted today for an anti-gay “propaganda”…
3 ways to tell if Catholics are serious about welcoming gays
The Roman Catholic Church is showing signs that it might accept LGBTI people as no better and no…
Kyrgyz appeal for protests against anti-‘gay propaganda’ bill
Activists in Kyrgyzstan are appealing to international LGBTI rights supporters to protest against a proposed Russian-style ban on…
Mixed reception for Vatican’s positive view of LGBTI people
LGBTI rights activists welcomed today’s Roman Catholic Church statement that expressed recognition of positive aspects of LGBTI people…
Nigerian activist to archbishop: Nice words, now help us
A prominent Nigerian archbishop has spoken out against jailing LGBTI people for their sexual orientation, which Nigerian police…