LGBT
Middle East survey sees patchy progress in views on women’s and LGBT+ rights
Middle East
June 25, 2019
Middle East survey sees patchy progress in views on women’s and LGBT+ rights
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – More men than women in Iraq say they have been sexually harassed, while only 6%…
LGBT refugees allege harassment in Kenya, a rare safe haven
World
June 20, 2019
LGBT refugees allege harassment in Kenya, a rare safe haven
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Burundi national Nina Muregwa says she feels threatened again. After escaping death threats back home over…
Brazil Supreme Court criminalizes homophobia
World
June 14, 2019
Brazil Supreme Court criminalizes homophobia
Brazil’s Supreme Court voted Thursday to criminalize homophobia, an important step for sexual minorities in one of the most dangerous…
Can you be gay online in China? Social media companies aren’t sure
World
April 19, 2019
Can you be gay online in China? Social media companies aren’t sure
Hong Kong (CNN Business)–Weibo can’t seem to get it right. After apparently censoring a popular hashtag related to LGBT issues,…
Thailand’s transgender politician Pauline Ngarmpring: ‘I do it for future generations’
World
March 21, 2019
Thailand’s transgender politician Pauline Ngarmpring: ‘I do it for future generations’
On March 24, Thai voters will elect a new parliament, which is set to end five years of direct military…
Botswana court hears bid to scrap anti-gay laws
World
March 14, 2019
Botswana court hears bid to scrap anti-gay laws
The High Court in Botswana on Thursday started hearing an application seeking to decriminalize homosexuality, in a landmark case for…
There are no gay people in Malaysia: Tourism minister
World
March 8, 2019
There are no gay people in Malaysia: Tourism minister
Malaysia’s tourism minister has denied the existence of gay people in the country, according to reports in German media. Ahead…
Cuba decides to scrap same-sex marriage law in new constitution: official
Society
December 19, 2018
Cuba decides to scrap same-sex marriage law in new constitution: official
Cuba will leave out of its new constitution changes that would have paved the way for legal same-sex marriage,…
Taiwan’s progressive image takes hit after divisive polls
World
November 25, 2018
Taiwan’s progressive image takes hit after divisive polls
LGBT activists in Taiwan fear their newly won right to marriage equality is under threat, while the president is…
Egyptian actor Khaled Abol Naga reiterates his support for gay rights
Art news
August 15, 2018
Egyptian actor Khaled Abol Naga reiterates his support for gay rights
Egyptian actor and UNICEF goodwill ambassador Khaled Abol Naga restated his support for gay rights on Twitter, writing that…