The global fight for LGBTQ rights: News from the front lines
News about the struggle for LGBTQ rights in Ghana, Kenya, Iran, Belarus, Senegal, Ukraine, India, Qatar, Iceland and…
Anti-LGBT forces wield 'traditional values' as a weapon
The concept of “traditional values” has been weaponized for use against LGBT people. “Through a persistent rhetoric, powerfully…
Anti-gay nations exclude LGBT communities from U.N. cities plan
LONDON – A group of up to 17 countries led by Belarus has blocked a plan to…
Proposals for new ‘gay propaganda’ laws; Europe worries
The European Parliament is keeping a worried eye on two Central Asian nations’ proposals to adopt Russian-style anti-“gay…
Belarus weighs Russia-style anti-‘gay propaganda’ law
The U.S.-based advocacy organization Human Rights First warns of threatened restrictions on the human rights of LGBT people…
How Russia and the West boosted Kyrgyz anti-gay violence
Commentary By Tom Ana In April, Kyrgyzstan’s only LGBTI advocacy group, Labrys, became the target of an anonymous…
Soviet-style Belarus tightening controls over LGBT activists?
The repressive former Soviet republic of Belarus is a tough place for LGBT activists and might be about…
LGBT Christians keep the faith in Eastern Europe, Central Asia
LGBT Christians are keeping the faith in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, despite huge challenges in many countries.…