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Protesters in Red Square, Moscow, in 2013 carry a banner declaring "Homophobia is the religion of bullies". (Evgeny Feldman photo courtesy of AP)
LGBTQ+ Russians live in fear following new laws and court rulings, activists say
Mau Hijra (Photo courtesy of JMBF)
Bangladesh LGBT advocates demand investigation of trans woman’s death
Human rights lawyer Alice Nkom, who founded the Association for the Defence of Homosexual Rights (ADEFHO), is seen in her office in Douala, Cameroon. (Zacharie Ngnogue photo courtesy of The Canadian Press)
In a Cameroon jail, gay youth tells how police exploit homophobia to seek bribes
Illustration shows a jigsaw puzzle in the form of a transwoman. (Illustration courtesy of Minority Africa)
She was bullied — again — for attending a women-only event as a trans woman
Cameroon: Like LGBTI people, albinos also must fight against prejudice
Amnesty International: A plea to set gay men free in Zambia
Ibrahim-Kabizwe-Kenya
Kenya blocks LGBTQ+ refugees from resettling in Canada
Human Rights Day commentary: Bangladesh needs to stamp out violence and abuses
Protesters in Kurigram, Bangladesh, called for the principal’s firing following allegations that he is gay.
LGBT teachers suffer as new Bangladesh regime focuses on regaining stability
Ashton Laurence at the Eleganza Extravaganza Ball
‘To be seen, have unabashed fun and be liberated’: A Kenyan party celebrates queer joy
New Bell Prison in Douala, Cameroon.
Awaiting homosexuality trial in Cameroon, female detainee wins release on bail.
After their release, Yane and Hage pose for photos but hide their faces in order to avoid anti-lesbian violence. (Photo by Steeves Winner)
Readers’ donations set free two imprisoned lesbians in Cameroon
Illustration of a man wearing a cross necklace with pride colors at the left and jail bars at the right.
I sang in the choir, frequented a gay bar and it landed me in prison
Bangladesh school principal fired for being gay
African podcasters provide relief for atheists, freethinkers, LGBTQ community
Interior of New Bell Prison in Douala, Cameroon.
Cameroon: 4 gay detainees seek pre-trial release from prison’s miseries