How Russia uses porn charges against LGBT activist and trans woman
Russia is pressing pornography charges against an LGBT activist and a trans woman who violated conservative Russian norms.
Lebanon: Transwomen can’t live here with dignity, safely
“All the women I spoke with said it is nearly impossible for them to live a safe and…
Uganda:16 LGBT activists released then condemn forced anal exams
Human rights defenders in Uganda want all charges dropped against 16 LGBT+ activists released Thursday on police bond…
Uganda: Two trans women brutally attacked; one is missing
Transgender women in Uganda are living in fear after a brutal attack on two trans women Oct. 12…
Advocates seek to end anti-trans violence in Lebanon
It’s time to put an end to systemic violence against trans women in Lebanon, according to international and…
Fear: If unchained, faith-based bias would crush LGBT medical care
Gay Africans barred from medical care. A rise in HIV infections in homophobic countries. Reduced access to health…
Official Russian policy: Break up same-sex families
Russian officials have filed criminal charges against social workers who failed to disrupt a healthy same-sex family. It’s…
Exposing LGBTI myths, interviewing saviors in the Middle East
The complex, changing nature of Middle Eastern and North African attitudes toward homosexuality is on display in (1)…
Either 69 or 73 countries have anti-gay laws
Human Rights Watch has published a valuable new resource focusing on 69 countries with anti-gay laws.
Appeal to Lebanon: Stop blockng LGBTI events
The U.N. should push Lebanon to rein in its security forces and end their repeated interference and crackdowns…