LGBT rights

Russia introduces ‘ideological’ visa for homophobic Westerners
Protesters in Red Square, Moscow, in 2013 carry a banner declaring "Homophobia is the religion of bullies". (Evgeny Feldman photo courtesy of AP)
LGBTQ+ Russians live in fear following new laws and court rulings, activists say
This site's activist journalists have laid the groundwork for Project Not Alone, which frees imprisoned victims of African homophobia. This illustration shows two gay men waiting for donations that will pay their fines and set them free.
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LGBTQ rights supporter Duma Boko is in line to become Botswana's next president. (Johannes Simon photo courtesy of Getty /News24.com)
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Congo has no anti-gay law, but justice minister demands crackdown anyway
LGBT Angolans demonstrate for their rights. The Angola LGBT advocacy group Iris Angola, founded in 2015 and granted government recognition in 2018, now has about 200 members. (Photo courtesy of Iris Angola)
Analysis: Stiff challenges hinder attempts to decriminalize homosexuality in Africa
WATCH: Nigerian gay man, trans woman trounce straights in LGBT rights debate
Jean-Marc Berthon, newly appointed French ambassador for LGBTI rights. (Photo courtesy of ADHEOS)
HRW joins Erasing 76 Crimes in a fight against homophobia in Cameroon
Jean-Marc Berthon, French envoy for LGBT+ rights. (Photo courtesy of Albayane.press.ma)
Homophobic Cameroon blocks visit by French ambassador for LGBT+ rights
Senegal’s Parliament rejects bill to increase penalties for homosexuality
Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Nyeri: "“The acts of homosexuality can never be acceptable." (Photo courtesy of StandardMedia.co.ke)
Kenya’s Catholic Bishops condemn Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ rights
Cameroonian victim of homophobic attack: ‘God forgive them’
Jamaica keeps denying LGBT rights even after being ordered to shape up
Ugandan President Museveni hints he may not sign new anti-gay bill
Tunisian LGBT rights group provides vital services during pandemic
Map of Iran and Iraq
TV exposé from Iran targets LGBTQ safe houses in Iraq