October 14, 2017

Let the Courts Decide, HIV Health and Wellness, Winds of Change

Kenya: Courts to consider appeal against forced anal tests

October 14, 2017

Let the Courts Decide, HIV Health and Wellness, Winds of Change

The Kenyan courts are considering an appeal against a 2016 ruling that allowed the authorities to force anal exams on men accused of homosexuality.

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Winds of Change, Regarding Religion

Jamaica: Archbishop of the WI says Bible does not support anti-sodomy laws

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Winds of Change, Regarding Religion

GAY rights proponents all but found themselves in a clash with anti-gay participants at yesterday's international religious leaders' conference on anti-sodomy laws in the Commonwealth.

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Politics of Union

Australia: Sydney's epic street party for marriage equality

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Politics of Union

We're all a bit jealous we missed out, but these awesome photos make up for it

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Politics of Union

Australia: Here Are The Same-Sex Marriage Exemptions The "No" Campaign Has Previously Called For

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Politics of Union

Australia's survey on same-sex marriage still has weeks to run — but people are already looking beyond the vote.

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Let the Courts Decide

Egypt: Two defendants acquitted from debauchery accusations

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Let the Courts Decide

The Dokki Misdemeanour Court acquitted on Saturday two men accused of practising homosexual acts and inciting debauchery, according to local media and the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR). According to the investigations, they were referred to court after being arrested as police staged an ambush.

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Fear and Loathing, Winds of Change

Indonesia: The dark side of LGBT awareness

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Fear and Loathing, Winds of Change

Since 2016, minorities of gender and sexuality — “LGBT” (lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgender people) — have become among main targets by a conservative backlash.

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Sports and Culture, Winds of Change

Colombia: 'A transition to joy and freedom': trans life in Colombia – in pictures

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Sports and Culture, Winds of Change

On the streets of the Santa Fe barrio in Bogotá, the transgender community have their home. Surrounded by families, friendships and work, they campaign for their protection and rights

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Fear and Loathing

Iraq: 2 gay Iraqi soldiers found love amid war. Then the death threats started

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Fear and Loathing

Each night, when the guns fell silent in Iraq, Btoo Allami would invite his friend Nayyef Hrebid over for dinner.

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Fear and Loathing, World of Politics

Russia: Russian Lawmaker Milonov Gets Slap on the Wrist for Anti-LGBT Rhetoric

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Fear and Loathing, World of Politics

The State Duma ethics committee will reprimand ultra-conservative St. Petersburg lawmaker Vitaly Milonov for inciting hatred against the LGBT community.

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Business and Technology, Winds of Change

Japan: To Court Workers, Japanese Firms Try Being More Gay-Friendly

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Business and Technology, Winds of Change

Once a week, the Japanese insurance company where Shunsuke Nakamura works tries to enliven its morning staff meeting by having employees give personal presentations.

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Fear and Loathing, From the UN

Azerbaijan: UN rights experts alarmed by reports of persecution of people perceived to be gay or trans

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Fear and Loathing, From the UN

A group of UN experts* has urged Azerbaijan to act after receiving credible reports of human rights abuses against gay and transgender people, including arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, torture and forced medical examinations in detention.

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Politics of Union, Regarding Religion

Australia: Perth’s Anglican church offers ‘heartfelt apology’ to LGBT community

Christina Dideriksen

October 14, 2017

Politics of Union, Regarding Religion

The Perth diocese of the Anglican church has offered a “heartfelt apology” to Australia’s gay and lesbian community, saying the church was “deeply sorry for any harm we have done”.