From Afghanistan to Malaysia, these are the 61 countries that still criminalize homosexuality
Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule.
April 9, 2025
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Former Denmark Ambassador Rufus Gifford responds to VP Vance's 'not a good ally' comments
Gifford said the country has “always been there for us” with an “unequivocally and quick yes."
March 24, 2025
31 Places Where Showing LGBTQ+ Pride Is Illegal
There are more than 60 places in the world where it’s illegal to be gay.
June 16, 2023
Death in Afghanistan
A lesbian soldier's mysterious death in Afghanistan raises many questions--including why more fallen service members have not been identified as gay. William Henderson investigates.
November 16, 2007
Why is This Trans Kid in Afghanistan Jubilant?
Meet the youngest person in Afghanistan to have a gender reassignment surgery.
February 24, 2013
Married Lesbian Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
Army staff sergeant Donna R. Johnson died in a suicide bomber's attack Monday.
October 5, 2012
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Women
Celebrating LGBT Pride at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan
About 50 military members got together in Afghanistan to celebrate LGBT pride.
July 12, 2014
Exclusive: Morgan Freeman Meets With Transgender Woman in Afghanistan
Victoria Khan shares her experience of finally feeling comfortable in her gender presentation.
October 11, 2017
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World
Afghanistan’s Gay Men Fear Death as Taliban Judge OKs Stonings
Many in the nation's queer community are attempting to flee as the Taliban resumes control.
August 23, 2021
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World
CIA Vows Swift Action in Gay Harassment Case
The agency is investigating Brett Jones's allegations of antigay harassment by colleagues in Afghanistan.
August 10, 2015
Remembering a Pioneering Female Soldier Killed in Action
Adrianna Vorderbruggen, instrumental in repealing DADT, died while on active duty in Afghanistan.
March 9, 2016
Taliban Execute Gay Man, Send Video of Killing to Victim’s Family
One man fears "the Taliban will not stop until they eradicate all gay people from Afghanistan."
October 17, 2022
Pete Buttigieg Honors Fallen Comrades on Memorial Day
The Navy veteran took a moment to remember fellow members of the military who died in Afghanistan and beyond.
May 28, 2019