Samoa bans ‘Rocketman’ over gay sex scenes
The Pacific island nation of Samoa has banned the biographical Elton John movie “Rocketman,” complaining that its gay…
Activists’ petition seeks LGBTI rights in Pacific Islands
LGBTI rights activists in the Pacific Islands are pushing a regional gathering of island governments to adopt policies…
LGBTI briefs: Pakistan, Russia, Botswana, many more
In Pakistan, trans activist Didar was shot. She was rushed to the hospital, and her life is out…
Human rights in Oceania — lots of work to do
Much remains to be done to improve the human rights records of seven Pacific Ocean countries that still…
Toolkit for progress toward LGBT rights in 53 countries
The Commonwealth of 53 nations, formerly the British Commonwealth, can play a positive role in improving the lives…
Recount: 75 (or 79) nations where homosexuality is illegal
The number of countries with anti-homosexuality laws is currently 75, according to the latest tally from ILGA, the…
Cook Islands queen: Our anti-gay law is unfair
A queen in the traditional royalty of the Cook Islands has spoken out against her country’s law against…