LGBT in West Africa: Arrests, lynchings, discrimination, denial
West African nations display a mix of mostly abusive responses to LGBT people, including denial that they exist,…
A gathering of LGBT-friendly faithful from 10 W. African nations
The goal: “a space in West Africa where persons from diverse faiths, cultures, class and sexual orientations can…
New W. African interfaith group fights anti-LGBTI bias
Progressive faith leaders and activists from West Africa have joined forces to work to end anti-LGBTI bias in…
Nigeria: Six suspects in court on homosexuality charges
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LGBTI Catholics in West Africa seek compassion, change
Many LGBTI Catholics in West Africa remain faithful to the church, despite exclusion, homophobia and discrimination, Anglo-Nigerian gay…
Human rights defenders urge respect for LGBTI Africans
Human rights advocates from more than a dozen African countries have issued a call for respect for the…
World health agency: Fight AIDS by repealing anti-gay laws
In an understated report, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared this month that nations should work to stop…
21 varieties of traditional African homosexuality
At least 21 cultural varieties of same-sex relationships have long been part of traditional African life, as demonstrated…
Report on anti-LGBT laws cites ‘reason to hope’
The battle between advocates and opponents of anti-LGBT laws has produced a world of contrasts — “some victories…
Fatal flaw in official anti-AIDS declaration
COMMENTARY A new declaration seeking “global support to end the AIDS epidemic” has one fatal shortcoming. It outlines…