Cutting aid to Tanzania: It worked (somewhat)
Cutting off foreign aid to homophobic countries can work, but only as a weapon that’s used with discretion.…
Lebanon: Time to savor success, then face new challenges
LGBTI activists in Lebanon should “savour” their recent courtroom success, then get back to the work of transforming…
Lebanon moves closer to overturning anti-LGBT law
Lebanon took the next step toward overturning its anti-gay law, as an appeals court confirmed a lower court…
Tunisian officials propose repeal of anti-gay law
An official presidential advisory committee in Tunisia has recommended repeal of the country’s anti-gay law.
As LGBTI arrests mount, Egypt’s allies remain mute
Egyptian police have arrested another 10 allegedly LGBTI people, bringing the total of such arrests to more than…
After misstep, Malaysian officials learn about LGBT issues
In Malaysia, a video competition on adolescent sexual and reproductive health from the Ministry of Health sparked…
LGBT sex worker on Tanzania crackdown: I'm afraid
The Tanzanian government’s ongoing crackdown on LGBT people has given pause to sexual minorities there who previously enjoyed…
Abusive anal exams get a thumbs-up from Kenyan judge
A judge in eastern Kenya has rejected a challenge to the legality of anal exams, even though they…
Forced anti-gay anal tests face legal challenge in Kenya
Human Rights Watch issued this press release today: Kenya: Court to Hear Forced Anal Testing Case Invalidated Homosexuality…
Anti-gay Ugandan tactic: Abusive, worthless anal exam
The defense team for two Ugandans charged with homosexual activity is preparing to counter any evidence produced by…