While a concrete strategy isn’t yet laid out, the administration reportedly has plans to launch a global campaign
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World News: Angola Decriminalizes LGBTQ People, Brazil’s Gay Congressman Flees
Every month we look at international news briefs, courtesy of Equal Eyes, a news source produced in collaboration with United Nations
This Year’s Mumbai Pride Saw Its Biggest Turnout Yet, and With No Danger of Arrest
The annual event saw its biggest crowds ever, with an estimated 15,000 people who took to the streets
Where Gay Is Criminal: The Definitive Guide to Countries Where Homosexuality Is Illegal
There are more than 70 countries where ‘gay’ is illegal, and this definitive guide covers each region’s history and harshest penalties
Sign This Petition Urging the Singaporean Government to #DecriminalizeLGBT
A new Singapore petition is urging the government to repeal Section 377a of the penal code, the law that criminalizes homosexuality; but will it work?
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The Brett Kavanaugh hearings have us worried: is marriage equality safe? At least there’s good news out of India; here’s what you need to know this morning
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In today’s look at the week’s top stories, we say goodbye to ‘Adventure Time’ and Burt Reynolds as India gives the boot to outdated anti-LGBTQ laws
India Decriminalizes Homosexuality: Country’s Top Court Throws Out Section 377
“Criminalizing carnal intercourse is irrational, arbitrary and manifestly unconstitutional.”
Crooked Cops and Brave Politicians: The Story of Everett Klippert, the Last Canadian Man Jailed for Homosexuality
A new documentary, ‘Gross Indecency’ tells the story of Everett Klippert, who was given an indefinite sentence for the crime of being gay in Canada
Watch This Republican Congressional Candidate Fondly Remember When Being Gay Was Illegal
Mark Harris is the Congressional nominee for North Carolina’s 9th District — and he reminisces about a time when it was illegal to be gay
The Grandson of Singapore’s Founder Came Out as Gay, But When Will the Country #DecriminalizeLGBT?
Li Huanwu, the grandson of Singapore founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, came out as gay last month — could it lead to greater LGBTQ acceptance?
Though Progress Is Being Made, LGBTQ Tunisians Face Legal Discrimination
LGBTQ people in Tunisia have made incredible strides in public opinion over the past few years, but they still face legal persecution
#DecriminalizeLGBT
As part of our continuing #DecriminalizeLGBT campaign, we’re highlighting organizations and individuals that are working to protect and defend the rights of LGBT people around the world. Being LGBT is currently criminalized in over 70 countries around the globe. In at least 8 countries it is punishable by death. As long as homosexuality is criminalized LGBT people will continue to face violence, harassment, and discrimination. LGBT people cannot fully participate in their communities or enjoy access to public services when we are seen as criminals. Action must be taken and governments must be held accountable. Through grassroots organizing, social media engagement, and leadership from non-profits, governments, and corporations we can abolish these unjust laws.
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