Opposition and delay confront anti-LGBT push at U.N.
The United Nations has delayed a confrontation about LGBT rights until later this month. At issue is whether…
Recount: 75 (or 79) nations where homosexuality is illegal
The number of countries with anti-homosexuality laws is currently 75, according to the latest tally from ILGA, the…
Letter to Pope: Halt church support of anti-gay violence
Human Rights Watch has challenged Pope Francis to speak more directly in opposition to violence and discrimination against…
U.N. campaigns against 76 countries' anti-gay laws
“You won’t believe what’s illegal in 76 places,” says the U.N. Human Rights Office as part of its…
Much talk, a little action on LGBT rights worldwide
Much discussion and a little action on LGBT rights occurred during last month’s meeting of the U.N. Human…
Russian LGBT group delighted, nearly overwhelmed by support
The Russian LGBT Network is nearly overwhelmed with the volume of letters and other communications from supporters who…
Anti-gay law leads to cancellation of Russian official’s trip
St. Petersburg’s ban on “gay propaganda” has resulted in cancellation of a planned trip to Uruguay and Argentina…
Some hope for charity to LGBTs from new pope
For activists seeking justice and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people, there was little…
14 countries accept gay marriage, Nigeria may outlaw it
With the growth in public acceptance of same-sex relationships, gay marriage now is officially recognized throughout 11 countries…