Positive steps

Ani Zonneveld, founder and president of Muslims for Progressive Values.
Islamic group urges Muslims to follow Pope’s model of love for LGBTQ people
New textbook promotes acceptance of ‘third-gender’ hijras in Bangladesh
Jean-Marc Berthon, newly appointed French ambassador for LGBTI rights. (Photo courtesy of ADHEOS)
Conference in Paris aims to decriminalize homosexuality worldwide
Victories 23 and 24: Donors free gay couple from Cameroon prison
Imprisoned for being a lesbian, aided by donors, Octavia has been set free
After 10-year fight, LGBT rights group wins official recognition in Kenya
Sri Lanka moves closer to repeal of its anti-gay law
Pope Francis (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
Pope doubles down against homophobia, says anti-gay laws are a sin
Pope Francis: "Persons with homosexual tendencies are children of God. God loves them. God accompanies them … condemning a person like this is a sin. Criminalising people with homosexual tendencies is an injustice.” (Andrew Medichini photo courtesy of AP)
Pope says homosexuality is not a crime
Trans man escapes violent attack, seeks help from Qtalk
Court kills ‘rogue and vagabond’ laws that target Ugandan sexual minorities  
Contestants at the second annual advocacy competition
LGBTI rights activists compete to sharpen skills in Cameroon
Here’s how UK-based activists boost LGBT social inclusion in Africa
Ukraine passes bill prohibiting anti-gay hate speech in media
European Union prepares to assist LGBTI rights groups in Cameroon
Chaza Charafeddine, artist for the queer Arab world (third in a series)