Tag: gays
From Jordan to Iran: Persecution of lesbians and gays in the Middle East is becoming increasingly brutal
LGBTIQ+ communities in the Middle East are increasingly facing government repression. Even in once liberal countries there is discussion about the death penalty for these people. For activists, they are…
Fled from Uganda: In the camp of hopelessness for lesbians and gays
fled Uganda In the camp of hopelessness for lesbians and gays By Simone Schlindwein, Kampala 12/04/2022 2:19 p.m Uganda criminalizes homosexuality, so many LGBTIQ people flee to Kenya. Their situation…
Conversion therapy for gays and lesbians: first cantonal ban
The topic concerns numerous cantons. However, Vaud is now presenting a concrete legislative project. Religious communities could be liable to prosecution in the future if they try to change people’s…
Black series among gays and transgenders in Colombia
Homophobia Article reserved for subscribers Since the beginning of the year, in Medellín, at least eleven people have been murdered after suffering abuse. Faced with this criminal wave, the authorities…
“Very quickly, it drifted into sex”: three young gays, former Refuge, testify
Sexual violencecase A week after Nicolas Noguier was indicted for rape and sexual assault, three former Refuges decided to speak to the press. They want to encourage other victims to…
Gays will soon be allowed to donate unrestricted blood
Currently in France, homosexuals can only donate blood if they have not had sex for four months. That should change in mid-March. Homosexuals are not allowed to donate blood in…
"Because they are men, they have kept silent." With #MeTooGay, gays denounce sexual violence
After #MeTooInceste in mid-January, #MeTooGay is sweeping the networks. Online testimonials focus on sexual assault and rape experienced by gays in childhood, adolescence and young adults. But what follow-up to…