Pessimism: LGBT communities fear criminalization in Indonesia
Indonesians’ increasingly anti-LGBT attitudes have many activists worried that the country will soon pass a law criminalizing both…
Activist’s video urges Nigerian parents to love gay children
“People really believe that, for you to be gay, you have to be under some sort of demon,…
Cameroon’s strong voice spewing hatred of homosexuals
An ongoing campaign against homosexuality has erected banners and posters to spread its homophobic messages of anti-LGBT hate…
Petition to Commonwealth: Repeal your old anti-LGBT laws
The time has come for the leaders of former British colonies to discuss the repeal of anti-LGBT laws…
‘400 million LGBT people in jeopardy worldwide’
In a world where 400 million LGBTQI people are in legal jeopardy, Canada’s refugee screening system needs reform…
Photos of African LGBTQ diaspora as ‘radical self-love’
Photographer Mikael Owunna is continuing his mission of debunking the myth that it is “un-African” to be LGBTQ.…
John Okafor (Mr. Ibu) in Nollywood film taking on homophobia
Nollywood comic actor John Okafor (well known for playing Mr. Ibu) is one of the stars in a…
English-speaking Caribbean lags its neighbors on LGBT rights
Seven English-speaking island nations in the Caribbean cling to their homophobic past, creating misery for their LGBT citizens.
Kenya court nixes forced anal exams
In a significant win for human rights in Kenya, the Court of Appeal ruled today that the use…
It’s called ‘human’ rights, not ‘straight’ rights
Kaluso, a 28-year-old trans woman from Malawi, speaks out about the need for zero discrimination when it comes…