Bomb threats in Russia, raid in Beirut; activists carry on
In Russia, anti-gay bomb threats failed to halt St. Petersburg’s QueerFest. In Lebanon, security officers raided an LGBT…
Protesters vs. petitioners: Dispute over Tunisia’s anti-gay law
Tunisia is starkly divided on whether to repeal its anti-gay law. In favor: a presidential commission and human…
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.
IDAHOT day: Festivities but homophobic hate too
Celebrations, awards and inspiring statements marked today’s International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in many countries, although opponents…
Rift splits Tunisian LGBT rights advocates
Associations in the Tunisian Coalition for LGBTQI+ Rights have disassociated themselves from the LGBTQI rights group Shams, citing…
‘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…
Young queer Africans take a stand
Young Africans who are passionate about the sexual health, rights and well-being of LGBTQI youth have banded together…
Tunisian police block protest of anti-LGBT law
Tunisian police on Jan. 27 shut down a protest seeking less repressive laws, including repeal of the country’s…
Tunisia gets its first queer film festival
Tunisian LGBTI rights activists can celebrate their success in organizing the country’s first Mawjoudin Queer Film Festival.
Tunisia: LGBT online radio undaunted by 5,000 threats
The newly launched online radio service of Tunisia’s LGBT rights group Shams (“sun” in Arabic) continues, undaunted by…