All posts tagged "human rights"
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Jessica Kirson Apologizes, Donates Fee from Saudi Festival
Kirson says she hoped performing openly as a lesbian in Riyadh could help LGBTQ people feel seen, but now calls the decision a mistake.
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Zohran Mamdani Photographed with Anti-Gay Ugandan Politician
New York mayoral frontrunner faces backlash after photo with Rebecca Kadaga, a Ugandan lawmaker tied to anti-LGBTQ laws.
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Moroccan LGBTQ Activist Sentenced to Jail for Blasphemy
A Moroccan court sentenced prominent feminist and LGBTQ activist Ibtissame “Betty” Lachgar to two-and-a-half years in prison and fined her $5,000 for “blasphemy,” ruling that...
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Moroccan Activist Arrested for Wearing ‘Allah Is Lesbian’ T-Shirt.
Morocco arrested Ibtissame "Betty" Lachgar for wearing an "Allah Is Lesbian" T-shirt, sparking outrage over the country’s blasphemy laws.
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Trump’s State Department Erases LGBTQ Abuses from Report
The 2024 Human Rights Report downplays abuses in Trump-aligned nations, omits LGBTQ references, and targets countries critical of his administration.
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2 Men in Indonesia to Be Publicly Caned for Hugging and Kissing
Aceh province court sentences two men, ages 20 and 21, to 80 lashes for acts leading to same-sex relations under Sharia law.
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Gay Makeup Artist Freed From Salvadoran Prison
Andry José Hernández Romero, deported in Trump’s immigration crackdown, was freed from El Salvador’s CECOT prison in a prisoner swap but still faces danger.
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Malaysian Police Arrest 20+ in Raid on Gay Men’s Gathering
Police in Malaysia arrested over 20 men at a private gathering; advocates say it was an HIV outreach event, not a sex party.
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100 Trans Prisoners Feared Dead in Israeli Airstrike
An Israeli airstrike on Iran’s Evin Prison left 100 trans inmates missing. Officials say the site was used for intelligence operations.
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Budapest Defies LGBTQ Ban With Massive Pride March
More than 100,000 people marched despite threats of fines and jail for attending the city’s banned LGBTQ Pride parade.
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75 Arrested in Indonesia for Alleged ‘Gay Party’
Police in Bogor, Indonesia, arrested 75 people at a private "gay party," sparking outrage from human rights and LGBTQ advocacy groups.
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‘Gray Pride’ Protests Hungary’s Ban on Gay Pride Marches
The demonstration calls into question the right-wing government's efforts to criminalize dissent and eradicate LGBTQ visibility.
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United Nations Blasts U.S. Over Anti-LGBTQ Laws
A United Nations committee criticized the United States for a proliferation of anti-LGBTQ state laws, which undermine human rights.
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Interview: Hungary’s U.S. Ambassador Blasts Anti-LGBTQ Crackdown
David Pressman says pro-LGBTQ advocacy is part of the United States commitment to advancing human rights abroad.
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Protester with Pride Flag Disrupts World Cup Match
A protester carrying a rainbow flag and wearing political slogans has been banned from the World Cup after disrupting a match.
