Defiant LGBTQ+ Protest Highlights US Failure to Protect Afghans from Taliban
Afghan #LGBTQ+ activists stage a protest in #Kabul calling for protection from the #Taliban. The world must hear their plea #SaveLGBTQAfghans #HumanRights
Japanese Prime Minister Condemns Bureaucrat’s Discriminatory Remarks
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks out against a bureaucrat's discriminatory comments towards the LGBTQ+ community. #SupportLove #LGBTQrights
Call to Action: Recognizing LGBT Families in Cambodia
The UN independent expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is urging Cambodian authorities to legally recognize LGBT families. #Cambodia #LGBTRights #HumanRights
Lithuania’s Anti-LGBTQ Propaganda Law Ruled Violative of Human Rights
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Lithuania's anti-LGBTQ propaganda law violates the European Convention on Human Rights. The law, which bans the distribution of information to minors that "expresses contempt for family values," has been met with criticism from LGBTQ advocates and allies, including the openly gay U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania.
Beyoncé’s Dubai Performance Sparks Controversy Among LGBT Fans
As Beyoncé made her long-awaited return to the stage for a private concert in Dubai, the event sparked a heated debate among fans and critics alike. Despite a strict no-phones policy at the exclusive gig, footage of the show flooded the internet and fans were thrilled to see the return of Queen B. However, some were not as excited due to the United Arab Emirates' strict laws against same-sex relationships.
UK Government’s Rwanda Plan: A Dangerous Departure from Human Rights
The United Kingdom government’s plan to deport “illegal” asylum seekers to Rwanda has been met with widespread criticism…
North Dakota Lawmakers Reject Bill That Would Fine People for Using Pronouns Different from Birth Gender
As more than a dozen states consider passing anti-transgender legislation this year, North Dakota lawmakers rejected a bill…
Indonesia’s new laws a threat to privacy, press and human rights, says UN
JAKARTA (Reuters) – The United Nations has expressed concern over threats to civil liberties posed by Indonesia’s new…
Human rights? China won that Winter Olympics battle. Almost.
ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — When three-time Olympian Gus Kenworthy took the remarkable, perhaps even brave decision to speak out against…
FIFA holds meeting to address human rights concerns ahead of Qatar World Cup
(Reuters) – FIFA held a virtual meeting on Tuesday with political institutions as well as rights organisations to…