Positive steps

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Lebanon court: Gay sex is natural; anti-gay law weakens
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Report: Lebanon court rejects anti-gay law
Scarred in Uganda, LGBT refugee is about to reach safety in U.S.
Andrew Beckerman and other dancers at Montego Bay Pride 2016. (Photo courtesy of Maurice Tomlinson)
Modern magic in Jamaica: Finding freedom, building Pride
Jay Kumar Sharma (right) and trans woman Madhuri Sarode (left) at their wedding on Dec. 28, 2016. (Photo courtesy of Abheena Aher and Mumbai Mirror)
India: Mumbai couple celebrates a first trans wedding
Vitit Muntarbhorn, the first UN independent expert on sexual orientation and gender identity. (Jean-Marc Ferré photo courtesy of the UN)
2016 in review: Progress toward LGBTI equality
U.N. rejects renewed attempt to block LGBT expert
Human Rights Day marks launch of Caribbean alliance
Khavoy Brown (Photo courtesy of Maurice Tomlinson)
Jamaica needs more Pride, more often
Jailed for kissing, 2 Moroccan girls win in court
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Local officials urge Pakistan to ensure trans rights
Bishop Christopher Senyonjo describes the importance of the Queer Kampala International Film Festival. (Click image to watch the video.)
Ugandan bishop: Here’s why queer films are important
Yahya Jammeh, defeated Gambian leader. (Photo courtesy of iTele)
‘Hope for change’: Gambian voters oust anti-gay strongman
Caribbean briefs: 2 glimmers of good news
Anti-LGBTI push at U.N. falls short
Coming next month: Queer Kampala International Film Festival