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Russia moves to ban 'international LGBT movement' for 'extremism'
AFP, Published on 17/11/2023
» MOSCOW - Russian officials said Friday they are seeking a ban on the "international LGBT public movement," building on a crackdown against liberal-leaning groups that has intensified since Moscow deployed troops to Ukraine.
Taiwan expands adoption rights for same-sex couples
AFP, Published on 16/05/2023
» TAIPEI - Taiwan's parliament passed an amendment on Tuesday allowing gay couples to jointly adopt children, a move hailed by activists as "another big step forward" for marriage equality.
Indian couples fight to legalise same-sex marriages
AFP, Published on 10/03/2023
» BENGALURU (INDIA) - When Abhay Dang and Supriyo Chakraborty had their big Indian wedding under high security two years ago, the gay couple's marriage was not legally recognised -- but it soon could be.
More arrests over murder of Kenya LGBTQ activist
AFP, Published on 08/01/2023
» NAIROBI: Kenyan police have arrested more suspects over the killing of LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba, whose mutilated body was found on a roadside stuffed in a metal trunk, media reports said Sunday.
Indonesia sex laws 'nail in coffin' for LGBTQ rights
AFP, Published on 08/12/2022
» JAKARTA - Indonesia's legislation banning sex outside marriage represents a major new threat to the LGBTQ community's rights in the conservative country, where same-sex unions are not recognised.
Being gay: where it can lead to prison or even death
Published on 29/11/2022
» As Singapore lifted a colonial-era ban on sex between men while also taking steps to block marriage equality, AFP looks at dozens of countries that still criminalise the LGBTQ community:
Russian bill banning LGBTQ 'propaganda' approved
AFP, Published on 24/11/2022
» MOSCOW: Russian lawmakers unanimously approved a bill banning all forms of LGBTQ "propaganda" in a final reading on Thursday, as Moscow presses ahead with its conservative drive at home while its troops fight in Ukraine.
Singapore must compromise over law on sex between men: deputy PM
Published on 16/08/2022
» Singapore is seeking a compromise in its review of a colonial-era law banning sex between men, as the rule is a marker for important values society cares about, said deputy prime minister Lawrence Wong.
Animation 'Lightyear' banned in 14 markets after same-sex kiss controversy
AFP, Published on 15/06/2022
» LOS ANGELES: Disney's latest animation "Lightyear," which features a same-sex kiss, has been denied release in more than a dozen mainly Muslim countries, a source close to the company told AFP on Tuesday.
Guatemala Congress ramps up prison sentence for abortion, bans gay marriage
AFP, Published on 09/03/2022
» GUATEMALA CITY: Guatemala's conservative-led Congress approved on Tuesday a law ramping up the prison sentence for women who choose to have an abortion, while banning both gay marriage and teaching on sexual diversity.