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Malaysia: Trans trip to Mecca generates controversy

admin76crimes / February 12, 2020

Controversy erupted when Muslim trans activist and Malaysian Internet celebrity Nur Sajat wore women’s attire during a religious…

Scene from alleged Saudi "gay wedding" video (Photo courtesy of Twitter via the BBC)

Saudi Arabia police arrest men over ‘gay wedding’ video

admin76crimes / January 12, 2018

Several men are in custody awaiting trial in Mecca after they allegedly were filmed taking part in “gay…

Uganda (Kuchu Times)

OPPORTUNITY: TRANS YOUTH INITIATIVE-UGANDA IS HIRING September 30, 2020
JOB OPPORTUNITY: PROGRAMS MANAGER AND FINANCE MANAGER NEEDED September 28, 2020
CELEBRATING BI-VISIBILTY: BREAKING DOWN MISCONCEPTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH BISEXUALITY September 23, 2020
UNESO’S NEW REPORT CAPTURES HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS TOWARDS SEX WORKERS DURING LOCKDOWN September 22, 2020

Nigeria (NoStringsNG)

Openly Nigerian gay minister, Jide Macaulay, now ordained a priest September 26, 2020
Gay Nigerian forced to sign affidavit renouncing homosexuality September 21, 2020
Nigerian human rights activist says it’s time to protest anti-LGBT discrimination September 21, 2020
Bisi Alimi says gay men have the right to show affection towards any man September 17, 2020

India (Gaylaxy)

‘As QPOC, We Face Rejection from both the Queer Community and Our Ethnic/Religious Community’: An Interview with Pride and Prejudice Director Blaise Singh September 30, 2020
LGBTIQ Youth Appointed to Two Key UN Initiatives September 28, 2020
Petition Filed in Supreme Court Seeking Equal Protection For Trans People Against Sexual Crimes September 27, 2020

From: Rights Africa

Ugandan gay ally Sylvia Tamale: How to revive African ideals of social justice September 26, 2020
Charged with torture, anti-gay Ugandan officials begin their defense September 25, 2020
Senegal: Activists seek funds to rescue 10 men arrested by religious police September 24, 2020
Tunisian activists to Instagram: Stifle homophobic Lady Samara September 23, 2020
Bisi Alimi’s advice: Gay men have the right to show affection to any man September 23, 2020
Gay Nigerian forced to sign affidavit renouncing homosexuality September 22, 2020
Nigerian activist: It’s time to march against anti-LGBT bias September 21, 2020
‘Kill the Gays’ bill author David Bahati wins primary election September 18, 2020
Lawsuit seeks to block Ugandan clampdown on online news September 16, 2020
LGBTQ+ Ugandans have key role in push toward AIDS-free nation September 16, 2020

Malaysia

Hentikan Initimidasi terhadap Pembela Hak Asasi Manusia yang Mempertikaikan Dasar Kerajaan Berkaitan LGBTIQ August 5, 2020
Stop Intimidating Human Rights Defenders who Question LGBTQ Related Government Policies August 5, 2020
Apa yang diperlukan oleh golongan transgender adalah lesen untuk dihormati sebagai manusia July 11, 2020

HIV Justice Network

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India (Orinam)

Madras Week 2020: Tales of the Queer City September 2, 2020
[film review] ‘Marielle’s legacy will not die’: a viewpoint from India July 15, 2020
Out, Proud and Liberated: Reflections of a former officer in the Indian Army July 1, 2020

“To those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, let me say: You are not alone. Your struggle for an end to violence and discrimination is a shared struggle.” — Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

O-blog-dee

California New LGBTQ Civil Rights and Health Care Bills Signed into Law September 27, 2020
U.S. Senate Leader Mitch McConnell Chooses not to attend RBG Memorial and as first Women Lying in State September 26, 2020
Trump’s Shemzag SCOTUS Pick is Unworthy of RBG Seat September 25, 2020

Caribbean updates

Dying, living, celebrating - Caribbean IRN Update March, April, May, June 2020 June 18, 2020
LGBTQ+ and Caribbean politics - Caribbean IRN Update January, February 2020 February 26, 2020
Men in dresses - Caribbean IRN Update July to December 2019 December 10, 2019

Africa Transdiverse

Strength in Solidarity February 7, 2020
Viskaprata February 5, 2020
Trans refugees in South Africa living in fear February 5, 2020

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