Russian Pride: QueerFest celebrates 10th year — peacefully
Despite the persistent homophobia and repression of Russian society, the Russian Pride festival QueerFest is under way for…
Court makes it official: Trinidad anti-gay law is dead
Trinidad’s High Court has confirmed and clarified its April decision that overturned the Caribbean island nation’s colonial-era anti-sodomy…
India: Lack of jobs for hijras and trans people
Mohini Mahant, the first transgender woman in India to be selected to sit as jurist for a court, spoke out…
‘As a trans person in Guyana, you feel you’re in a jail yard’
It’s a tough life for transgender people in Guyana, as four feature profiles make clear. Excerpts below are…
Gay Games 4: Using sports to help Kenya’s LGBTI community
“We can use sports to build bridges instead of building walls,” says Kelvin Washiko of Kenya. “We can…
Campaign: Block Nigerian hate preacher’s trip to Canada
Activists have launched a campaign to stop homophobic Nigerian hate preacher Suleman Johnson from spreading his homophobic sermons…
Gay Games 3: Activist and swimmer competes in Paris
“I was so proud to wear the Ugandan flag,” said swimmer and LGBTI rights activist Clare Byarugaba about…
Does Bisi Alimi care about gay Nigerians?
By Mike Daemon Acclaimed Nigerian LGBT rights activist Bisi Alimi has made an “unapologetic” declaration to members of…
Why I cross-dress. Onyx explains cross-dressing on Nigerian TV
Cross-dressing is frowned upon and condemned as taboo by many Africans even though historically it’s deeply rooted in…
Gay Games 2: Russian lesbian dancers are locked away
“For some of my students, their parents don’t even know about the fact that their child is gay,”…