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November 17, 2018

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In NIgeria last year, lesbian activist Pamela Adie was denied the right to register her organization, Lesbian Equality and Empowerment Initiatives, on the grounds that the name was misleading, offensive, contrary to public policy and in violation of the Nigerian law prohibiting same-sex marriage.

Lesbian activist loses battle in Nigerian court

admin76crimes / November 17, 2018

A federal high court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to register a lesbian advocacy organization in…

Uganda (Kuchu Times)

STATEMENT ON THE RAID OF THE CHILDREN OF THE SUN FOUNDATION SHELTER FOR LGBT YOUTHS IN UGANDA April 1, 2020
THE PUBLIC HEALTH (CONTROL OF COVID – 19) RULES, 2020 March 31, 2020
Kakande’s Path to Gay Male Sex Work in Uganda March 31, 2020
UN CALLS FOR PRIORITISING OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 March 30, 2020

Nigeria (NoStringsNG)

Nigerian music group releases new pro-LGBT song March 30, 2020
Gay Nigerian shares a passionate kiss with boyfriend on valentine February 16, 2020
‘I lost a promotion because of my sexuality’: Nigerian gay man shares February 4, 2020
LGBTIQ+ Nigerians get new social and counseling mobile app February 1, 2020

India (Gaylaxy)

When the Rainbow Feels Colourless- Being Autistic and Queer on the Spectrum March 31, 2020
Trans community struggles as Coronavirus Shuts Life Down March 30, 2020
Amidst Corona Virus Scare, Chandigarh Pride, Kolkata Rainbow Carnival and KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival Postponed March 19, 2020

From: Rights Africa

Nigerian music group releases new pro-LGBT song March 30, 2020
Because I’m trans, I live in the shadows in Cameroon March 26, 2020
Alternatives-Cameroon expands to the nation’s capital March 23, 2020
Conservative Christians block LGBT+ meeting in Ghana March 13, 2020
Activists fear for safety of 2 arrested Malawi dissidents March 10, 2020
Ghana: God ‘made us a tad different but still in his image’ — with glitter March 8, 2020
Repression in Egypt: 92 LGBTIQ+ arrests last year March 8, 2020
New Uganda archbishop is less extreme but nixes same-sex marriage March 2, 2020
Nigeria: 57 arrests in anti-gay raid led to widespread suffering March 2, 2020
Kenya: LGBTQ refugees face cutbacks; how to respond March 2, 2020

Malaysia

State must prioritize Sajat’s safety, instead of fuel controversy over telekung February 3, 2020
Malaysian government must take urgent and meaningful actions to curb the increasing discrimination and violence against transgender persons November 20, 2019
download & share our transgender day of remembrance (tdor) visuals November 19, 2019

HIV Justice Network

HIV JUSTICE WORLDWIDE STEERING COMMITTEE STATEMENT ON COVID-19 CRIMINALISATION March 25, 2020
On Human Rights Day, please endorse the EECA Statement against HIV Criminalization December 10, 2019
HIV JUSTICE WORLDWIDE FULLY SUPPORTS HIV2020; NO BEYOND BLAME AT AIDS 2020 September 18, 2019

India (Orinam)

Fundraiser for queer people impacted by corona virus-induced lockdown March 29, 2020
Lotus Zine Vol 1 : Anthology of South Asian LGBT+ art and literature February 12, 2020
“My mother’s smile is as warm as before and I am still my father’s Chinnu”: Alok’s coming out story December 31, 2019

“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.” — Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

O-blog-dee

Marin County Adds COVID-19 Virus Pandemic Restrictions in New Order March 31, 2020
Emergency Funds Sought by ALLOUT African HRC for RefCEA and Kakuma LGBTI Refugees March 31, 2020
Mayor Beats Homeless Youths Detained in Uganda Raid on LGBTI Safe Shelter March 31, 2020

Caribbean updates

LGBTQ+ and Caribbean politics - Caribbean IRN Update January, February 2020 February 28, 2020
Men in dresses - Caribbean IRN Update July to December 2019 December 10, 2019
Pride in the Caribbean and changing times - Caribbean IRN Update April, May, June 2019 July 3, 2019

Africa Transdiverse

Strength in Solidarity February 7, 2020
Viskaprata February 5, 2020
Trans refugees in South Africa living in fear February 5, 2020

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