Dominican Republic's high court to review laws banning gay sex among police and armed forces
The Dominican Republic does not ban same-sex conduct by private individuals.
August 30, 2024
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Gay Sex Ban in Military Upheld by South Korean Court
In the past, the law has been used to arrest dozens of people in what critics have called a “gay witch-hunt.”
October 27, 2023
First Man Faces Death Penalty for 'Aggravated Homosexuality' in Uganda
Four others have been arrested under the new law passed in May.
August 29, 2023
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 6, 2024
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
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Why the White House wanting women to have more kids will lead to outlawing same-sex relations
Opinion: Telling women to have more children opens the proverbial bedroom door to the eventual overturning of Lawrence v. Texas, writes John Casey.
April 22, 2025
Uganda Passes Law Criminalizing LGBTQ+ Identities
Same-sex relations are already illegal in the country.
March 22, 2023
19 Arrested at Same-Sex Wedding in Nigeria
Marriage equality and same-sex sexual relations are illegal in the country.
December 21, 2022
Scotland Apologizes to Convicted Gay and Bi Men, Prepares Pardon
New legislation will pardon those convicted for consensual same-sex relations.
November 7, 2017
Uganda Passes Deadly Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
The bill calls for lifetime prison sentences and the death penalty for same-sex sexual relations.
May 2, 2023
Uganda's high court upholds key sections of Anti-Homosexuality Act
The controversial law punishes same-sex sexual relations with life imprisonment or death in some cases.
April 3, 2024
Kuwait Summons U.S. Diplomat Over Pride Month Tweet That Quotes Biden
Same-sex sexual relations are illegal in the country, and those found guilty of it face seven years in prison.
June 6, 2022
Tennessee high school student-athlete banned from graduation after coming out on social media
The Tennessee Christian Preparatory School's handbook lists same-sex sexual relations along with bestiality and incest as sins of immorality.
May 28, 2025
Ghana Supreme Court suspends televised hearing on anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
The bill would outlaw all same-sex relations, and imprison those who identify as LGBTQ+ or form pro-LGBTQ+ groups.
May 9, 2024
Can India's Spiritual Guru End a 150-Year Ban on Gay Sex?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is among those calling for an end to India's Section 377, which criminalizes same-sex relations.
August 23, 2016
Will Kansas Senate Reject 'License to Discriminate' Bill?
The measure, which would allow refusal of wedding-related services to same-sex couples on religious grounds, has problematic wording, says the Senate president.
February 14, 2014
Greek politicians lose their minds over Alexander the Great's gay romance in Netflix show
If Greek parliament members are upset to learn Alexander the Great had same-sex relations, we have some bad news for them about Greek history.
February 22, 2024
Botswana: High Hopes for African LGBTs After Court Win
Although same-sex relations remain illegal in Botswana, a high court judge has ruled that an LGBT lobbying group has a constitutional right to challenge the country's antigay laws.
November 17, 2014
Tinder Releases Update to Protect LGBTQ Travelers
The popular dating app added a safety feature that brings up a travel alert when LGBTQ users visit one of the over 70 countries that have criminalized same-sex relations.
July 24, 2019
Here are the world's most visited cities and where they stand on LGBTQ+ rights
Some of these cities welcome LGBTQ+ travelers while others punish same-sex sexual relations with the death penalty.
December 18, 2024