Eroding support for laws threatening death for gay sex
Until this month, at least seven nations with large Muslim populations either had laws threatening the death penalty…
Sudan drops death penalty for homosexuality
The East African nation of Sudan has removed the death penalty as a punishment for homosexuality, leaving life…
Egyptian activists seek global support to end LGBTQ persecution
In response to the recent suicide of queer activist Sarah Hegazy, the Egyptian and Sudanese LGBTQ+ Bedayaa Organization…
Exposing LGBTI myths, interviewing saviors in the Middle East
The complex, changing nature of Middle Eastern and North African attitudes toward homosexuality is on display in (1)…
Executions for gay sex: 13 nations threaten it, 4 do it.
How many countries execute people for being gay? This blog’s best estimate: The laws of 13 nations call…
‘400 million LGBT people in jeopardy worldwide’
In a world where 400 million LGBTQI people are in legal jeopardy, Canada’s refugee screening system needs reform…
Egyptian video explores fulfilling life with HIV
Despite the Egyptian government’s ongoing wave of arrests of LGBT Egyptians, the LGBTIQ community continues to wage war…
North African activists in 7 countries seek justice
Human rights groups and LGBTI rights organizations from the seven countries of North Africa have joined forces…
Arab LGBTQ activists in U.S., Canada aim to rally diaspora
A group of Independent Arab LGBTQ activists need your support. Located in the United States & Canada, the…
Death penalty for gay sex in 10 to 14 nations (update)
By Colin Stewart Ten nations with large Muslim populations have laws providing for the death penalty for same-sex…