Tag: human rights
New Zealand has a proud history of breaking down boundaries to equality, and Elijah Luke Michel believes nationally embracing our Trans community will be our next big victory.
I’ve often pondered the privilege of living in Aotearoa NZ, this stunning group of paradise islands in the South Pacific –...
Two bar workers have been arrested under Russia's newly enacted "LGBTQ+ extremism", marking a significant crackdown following the Supreme Court's declaration against the "international LGBT movement" late last year.
The detentions took place at Pose, an establishment in Orenburg near the Kazakhstan border, where a police operation earlier in the...
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...
The United States has expressed deep concern over recent statements made by Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye, who called for the public stoning of gay individuals.
Ndayishimiye’s comments have intensified the existing plight of the LGBTQ+ community in Burundi, where same-sex relationships are already punishable by law with imprisonment for up...
United Nations human rights experts have expressed grave concern regarding a recent decision by Russia’s Supreme Court, which has classified the “international LGBT movement and its structural units” as “extremist.”
This ruling effectively criminalises all public LGBTQ+ activities and organisations in Russia, triggering fears of severe consequences for the...
Human rights organisations are raising alarms over the recent actions of Jordanian authorities, accusing them of a crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists and organisations.
Reports from the Human Rights Watch (HRW) indicate a systematic campaign by the General Intelligence Department (GID) and the Public Security Directorate to suppress discussions around...
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...
