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A gay Syrian activist who endured severe torture under rebel groups that toppled Bashar al-Assad has said many LGBTQ+ Syrians are celebrating the regime...
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Legal Challenges Overruled: Ghana’s Supreme Court Paves Way for Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
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Ghana’s Supreme Court has dismissed legal challenges against a proposed anti-LGBTQ+ law, clearing the way for President Nana Akufo-Addo to potentially enact one of...
FIFA is under intense criticism from human rights groups and LGBTQ+ football fans following the decision to award Saudi Arabia hosting rights for the...
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“Praying for Death”: LGBTQ+ Afghans Speak Out Against Taliban’s Brutal Crackdown
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LGBTQ+ Afghans say they are facing severe abuse, including rape and torture, in detention as the Taliban intensifies its crackdown on minority groups.
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Petition to Oust Tonga’s Gay Chief Justice Sparks Debate on Homophobia and Discriminatory Laws
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A petition calling for the removal of Malcolm Bishop KC, Tonga’s newly appointed Chief Justice, has ignited a fierce debate over the country’s treatment...
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GEORGIA: Transgender Activist Murdered Just One Day After New Anti-LGBTQ+ Law Introduced
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Just one day after Georgia's Parliament passed a highly controversial anti-LGBTQ+ law, Kesaria Abramidze, a 37-year-old influencer, actress and model known for her activism...
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Australian Embassy Defies Iran’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws with Public Celebration
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In a bold act of defiance against Iran’s harsh anti-LGBTQ+ laws, the Australian embassy in Tehran recently celebrated the annual “Wear it Purple Day.”...
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Bulgarian President Signs Law Banning LGBTQ+ “Promotion” in Schools Despite Protests
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Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has signed into law an amendment that bans the "promotion" of LGBTQ+ topics in schools, despite calls for a veto...