Nigeria: NGO’s and activists condemn threats against trans celebrity
NGO’s and activists in Nigeria have condemned an official’s threats against Bobrisky, a Nigerian trans celebrity. From the…
Progress and persecution from Jamaica to Myanmar
Many signs of progress, but also many instances of ongoing persecution of LGBTI people, are contained in the…
Artistic appeals for human rights of LGBTI Ugandans
Ugandan artist Vincent Kyabayinze uses his artwork to appeal for respect for the human rights of LGBTI Ugandans.…
Financial crisis hits Americas’ official human rights watchdog
A severe financial crisis is forcing drastic staff cuts and reduction in operations at the human rights commission…
Tally of LGBTI rights, wrongs in 29 sub-Saharan countries
Several countries in sub-Saharan Africa have made progress in recognizing the human rights of LGBTI people, but much…
Human rights in Oceania — lots of work to do
Much remains to be done to improve the human rights records of seven Pacific Ocean countries that still…
LGBTI rights activism: Mostly hidden in Middle East, N. Africa
Public recognition of the human rights of LGBTI people remains rare in the many Middle Eastern and North…
Caribbean nations inch their way toward LGBTI rights
Several Caribbean countries with laws against same-sex intimacy are at least discussing the possibility of repealing them. In…
Historic meeting from Africa, Americas: End anti-LGBTI attacks
In an unprecedented meeting, human rights experts from Africa and the Americas have appealed for an end to…
Anti-gay Kenyans fear upcoming Obama visit
Kenya was already in a tizzy about LGBTI rights even before people’s attention turned to the upcoming visit…