Ugandan LGBT Activists Arrested While Protesting Media Censorship
May 23 2013 5:36 PM ET

Ugandan LGBT Activists Arrested While Protesting Media Censorship

Sunnivie Brydum

A collection of LGBT activists demonstrating solidarity with those calling for freedom of the press in Uganda were arrested when police broke up the peaceful protest.

Puerto Rico Senate Approves Sweeping Antidiscrimination Bill
May 17 2013 6:16 PM ET

Puerto Rico Senate Approves Sweeping Antidiscrimination Bill

Sunnivie Brydum

The bill would ban anti-LGBT discrimination in housing, employment, public accommodations and government services.

Protests Continue But Opponents in France Get Final Loss
May 17 2013 1:34 PM ET

Protests Continue But Opponents in France Get Final Loss

Lucas Grindley

Protests have sometimes turned violent, and the French government had to crack down on antigay attacks ahead of the law's approval by lawmakers.

Moscow Refuses to Authorize Gay Pride Parade
May 14 2013 4:58 PM ET

Moscow Refuses to Authorize Gay Pride Parade

Jase Peeples

'From our point of view, there is no need for such events in the city,' says City Hall security department head Alexei Mayorov.

Brazil on Track for Marriage Equality
May 14 2013 3:32 PM ET

Brazil on Track for Marriage Equality

Neal Broverman

The nation's Supreme Court chief justice says same-sex couples deserve marriage licenses.

Zambian Men Repeatedly Arrested, Denied Bail for Alleged Gay Sex
May 09 2013 7:20 PM ET

Zambian Men Repeatedly Arrested, Denied Bail for Alleged Gay Sex

Sunnivie Brydum

After being arrested twice for allegedly having "carnal knowledge against the order of nature," authorities are refusing to release two Zambian men on bond.

South Africa: Teen Dies After Brutal Treatment, Beatings at 'Camp'
April 30 2013 3:01 PM ET

South Africa: Teen Dies After Brutality, Beatings at 'Camp'

Michelle Garcia

A South African man was on trial last week after at least three young men died at his camp that promises to "make men out of boys."

LGBT Activist Mariela Castro Allegedly Denied Entry by U.S.
April 27 2013 12:28 PM ET

LGBT Activist Mariela Castro Allegedly Denied Entry by U.S.

Diane Anderson-Minshall

After years of pushing for greater LGBT rights, Cuba's Mariela Castro was to be honored by Equality Forum.

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