The transgender community is facing a silent genocide in the U.K.
As the U.K. snap elections take place, a British-American trans woman reflects on the painful and lasting impact of the anti-trans movement in the country.
July 04 2024 11:30 AM
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We need to reclaim pan-Africanism through love—for everyone
African LGBTQ+ people face violence, discrimination, and denial of their rights in the name of "African values." But love is a pan-African issue, writes Human Rights Watch's Larissa Kojoué.
July 03 2024 11:30 AM
As governments demonize LGBTQ+ rights, children lose the most
Recent laws in countries like Uganda, Ghana, Russia, and the US are curtailing LGBTQ+ rights under the guise of protecting children, writes Human Rights Watch's Ryan Thoreson.
June 28 2024 7:30 PM
21 U.S. Reps. condemn Uganda's 'draconian' anti-LGBTQ+ law: 'State-sponsored violence'
Reps. Mark Takano and Joyce Beatty have led the effort to introduce a resolution to condemn Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act, "one of the harshest anti-LGBTQI+ laws the world has seen."
June 28 2024 12:08 PM
A celebration of courage: honoring the global activists who fight for LGBTQ+ rights
Outright International's Maria Sjödin on honoring the brave activists worldwide who fight for LGBTQ+ rights during and beyond Pride Month. How can we support these courageous heroes in their quest for equality?
June 18 2024 11:30 AM
Digital persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals in the MENA region
LGBTQ+ individuals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region face imprisonment and violence for expressing their identities online, while major platforms like Meta fail to protect them. Human Rights Watch's Rasha Younes writes on how we can create safer digital spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals.
June 11 2024 5:30 PM
Beyond decriminalization of same-sex relations
Human Rights Watch's Hala Maurice Guindy tells how LGBTQ+ individuals face ongoing human rights abuses in the Middle East and North Africa due to the criminalization of same-sex relations. Laws may seem vague, but they are used to persecute and harass. How can we ensure genuine equality and protection for all members of the LGBTQ+ community?
June 06 2024 11:30 AM
President Joe Biden calls on LGBTQ+ community ‘to wave their flags of pride high’ this June
The president officially proclaimed June 2024 to be Pride Month in an announcement on Friday.
May 31 2024 10:09 PM
Decriminalizing same-sex relations is an imperative for universal human rights
The historic decriminalization of same-sex conduct in Dominica joins a growing global trend, disproving the notion that such measures are "Western imposed" and affirming that the decriminalization of same-sex intimacy is a universal human rights imperative, writes Human Rights Watch's Cristian González Cabrera.
May 30 2024 11:00 AM
This gay man had to flee Ghana after a violent attack. He’s finally been granted asylum
"What I really want the world to know is that [queer Ghanaians] have no life, they have no voice,” Mr. B, who was recently granted asylum, told The Advocate.
April 17 2024 9:17 AM
British gay man ‘tortured’ in Qatar is almost out of HIV medicine, family says (exclusive)
Manuel Guerrero, 44, is banned from leaving the country and is about to run out of antiretroviral medication, his brother Enrique tells The Advocate.
April 11 2024 7:00 AM
Uganda used the U.S. Supreme Court's anti-abortion ruling to outlaw being LGBTQ+
Uganda's highest court cited the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson ruling in their decision to uphold a law criminalizing same-sex relationships.
April 07 2024 12:11 AM
DOJ sues Utah for discriminating against incarcerated trans woman who self-castrated
People with gender dysphoria are protected by the Americans With Disabilities Act, said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, and their rights "are not given up at the jailhouse door."
April 03 2024 1:01 PM
Elliot Page, Allison Russell & Mae Martin among 400+ artists bashing 'destructive' anti-trans laws
Carly Rae Jepsen, Elliot Page,and Mae Martin are among over 400 celebrities that have signed a letter opposing to the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Canada.
April 01 2024 2:54 PM
Trans Latina woman fighting to shut down ICE facilities honored with human rights award
Arely Westley, this year's recipient of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award, tells The Advocate about this "crucial moment" in time for queer and immigrant communities.
March 31 2024 3:00 PM
79% of American workers say anti-LGBTQ+ laws impact where they move: report
As 4 out of 5 U.S. workers say anti-LGBTQ+ laws affects where they relocate, inclusion is just "smart business practice," according to a new study by nonprofit Out & Equal.
March 27 2024 11:41 AM
Pastor warns against gospel music because '78%' of musicians are gay
Ghanaian pastor and musician Sonnie Badu says that even gospel music isn't safe from the evil gays.
March 19 2024 2:55 PM
Gay airline employee subject to 'torture' after arrest in Qatar, family says
The family of 44-year-old Manuel Guerrero say that Qatari authorities have subjected him to torture by depriving him of his HIV medication.
March 02 2024 10:45 AM
The fight to decolonize queer identity
Explore the profound impact of colonial legacies on LGBTQ+ identities, revealing the urgent need for decolonization and reclamation of languages that reaffirm our identities across cultures.
March 01 2024 9:30 AM
World's largest psych association passes policy supporting trans youth care by massive margin
The American Psychological Association, representing 157,000 members, has issued a resolution calling for an end to trans care bans and misinformation around care.
February 28 2024 4:39 PM