Tag: Amnesty International
Ghana's government has enacted stringent legislation mandating up to three years of incarceration for individuals found guilty of LGBTQ+ identification and five years for involvement in the creation or financial backing of LGBTQ+ organisations.
The legislation, which received support from the principal political factions in Ghana, now awaits President Nana...
Over 70 individuals have been detained by Nigerian security authorities in the country's northeastern region on allegations of holding a same-sex wedding ceremony, an act criminalised under Nigerian law.
The arrests, which occurred on Saturday, the 21st of October, highlight the prevalent discrimination and violence against the LGBT+ community...
Veteran musician Sir Rod Stewart has publicly rejected the opportunity to perform in Saudi Arabia, stating his desire to draw attention to human rights abuses in the country, particularly affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
The 78-year-old singer revealed he had previously turned down an offer exceeding a million dollars to perform...
