Activists in Uganda finalise appeal against draconian anti-gay law
The legislation, blamed for a rise in violence, has been criticised by the US and described as ‘shocking and discriminatory’ by the UN Civil society...
Category : LGBTQ+ rights
Countries that criminalise gay sex are impeding fight against Aids, UN warns
Anti-LGBTQ+ laws lead to stigmatism and deny access to lifesaving drugs and services Anti-homosexuality laws stop people from accessing lifesaving health services and seriously impede...
Coldplay concert to go ahead in Malaysia amid opposition from conservative Muslims
‘Kill switch’ to cut power in case of an ‘unwanted incident’ was discussed, but the band’s support of Palestine has endeared them to prime minister...
‘A painful loss for our community’: Mexico’s queer population demands answers in magistrate death
Queer activists protest after first non-binary magistrate in nation Jesús Ociel Baena and partner found dead in home Against the bland, beige backdrop of Mexico’s...
Mexico’s first openly non-binary magistrate found dead at home
Authorities look into Jesús Ociel Baena’s cause of death as activists urge full investigation into gender identity-related threats Mexico’s first openly non-binary magistrate and a...
Canada issues travel advisory for LGBTQ+ residents visiting US
Canadian government issues warning after numerous discriminatory laws passed in Republican-controlled states LGBTQ+ citizens are at risk when traveling to the US due to numerous...
Canada warning over US travel comes at ‘concerning time’, LGBTQ+ groups say
Canadian advocacy groups alarmed by anti-LGBTQ+ laws in America and say legislation is having an impact across the border Canadian LGBTQ+ rights and civil liberties...
Ugandan man charged with ‘aggravated homosexuality’ under new law
Twenty-year-old could face death penalty after anti-LGBTQ+ legislation was introduced this year Ugandan prosecutors have charged a man with “aggravated homosexuality” under anti-LGBTQ+ legislation introduced...
Uganda’s president under attack over closure of UN human rights office
Forced closure described as ‘a huge blow’ to human rights as country fosters hostile environment for activists, journalists and LGBTQ+ people Uganda’s president, Yoweri Museveni,...
Malaysia bans the 1975 after Matty Healy defies anti-LGBTQ+ laws with stage kiss
Singer’s protest kiss with bandmate and criticism of anti-homosexuality law leads to ban and festival cancellation The English band the 1975 have been banned from...
