Seven countries banned ‘The Sims: Freeplay;’ Electronic Arts claims it’s over ‘regional standards,’ but it’s assumed the Sims ban is over pro-LGBT content
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Here’s What It’s Like to Get a Forced Anal Exam to ‘Prove’ Your Homosexuality
A Kenyan court ruled that forced anal exams to convict suspected homosexuals is unconstitutional, but eight other countries still use them
Egyptian Police Arrest a Gay Concert Organizer and Charge Him With ‘Debauchery’
An Egypt gay concert was prevented entirely when police arrested its organizer and the venue owner, part of the country’s ongoing anti-gay crackdown
The World’s Largest LGBTQ Travel Organization Speaks Out Against Egypt’s Anti-Gay Crackdown
Egyptan LGBTQ tourism has taken a hit since the country began its anti-gay crackdown, and the world’s largest LGBTQ travel organization is speaking out
A Voice for the Voiceless: Amidst a Brutal Crackdown, This Gay Egyptian Looks for Hope
Since coming out in 2012, the world’s most famous gay Egyptian, Omar Sharif Jr., has pushed LGBTQ acceptance in Egypt, but conditions are worse than ever
This Calendar of International Hunks Aims to Save the Lives of People in Anti-LGBTQ Countries
The 2018 Mr. International Freedom calendar features 12 sexy men from 11 different countries, all posing in speedos to help LGBTQ refugees get asylum
Egypt Has Become a Battleground for LGBTQ Rights in 2017
A September concert sparked a fight for LGBTQ rights and safety in Egypt, as many gay men have been arrested and some convicted
14 Men Have Been Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Homosexuality in Egypt
In the midst of a crackdown on gays in Egypt, a Cairo court sentenced 14 men to prison because they are supposedly gay
Here’s How Gay Men Can Avoid Police Entrapment in Egypt in 24 Steps
It’s dangerous right now in Egypt — but with these 24 tips, you can stay safe from homophobic gangs and police entrapment
Egypt and Russia Tried to Remove the Olympics’ Ban on LGBTQ Discrimination But Thankfully Failed
The two countries tried to block anti-discriminatory language from the Olympic Truce Resolution, which calls for peace during the Olympic Games
Egyptian Police Arrested Their Gay Fans, and Now This Middle Eastern Band Is Speaking Out
The gay lead singer of the band Mashrou’ Leila is speaking out after Egyptian police started cracking down on LGBTQ citizens and allies at his concert
BREAKING: A Homophobic New Law Seeking Arrests of Gays and Lesbians Was Just Proposed in Egypt
Proposed by parliament members, the Egyptian law seeks to arrest gays and lesbians for sexual relations, gatherings and more
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