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LGBTQ+ people have been arrested through social media. Meta must protect them, says human rights groups

Human Rights Watch and other LGBTQ+ rights groups are calling on Meta to prevent social media from being used against queer people, particularly in places where their identities are criminalized.

31 Places Where Showing LGBTQ+ Pride Is Illegal

There are more than 60 places in the world where it’s illegal to be gay.

Op-ed: Gays In The New, Complicated Tunisia

Being gay in Tunisia isn't as bad as other Muslim countries, says Michael Lucas. But it isn't easy, either.

First LGBT Radio Station in Tunisia Goes Live

An online radio station catering to the LGBT community in Tunisia went live on Monday. 
 

Study: 25 countries block Web sites, including those with gay content

At least 25 countries around the world block access to Web sites for political, social, or other reasons as governments seek to assert authority over a network meant to be borderless, according to a study released Friday.

Anal Exams That 'Test' for Homosexuality Amount to Torture

At least eight countries allow tests where doctors penetrate men accused of being gay. The international community needs to stand up to this abuse.

Middle Eastern LGBTQ Activism Produces Progress, Inspiration

There is much yet to be done in the region, but advances in four countries offer reason for hope, says a new report.

TikToker Fatally Shot in Baghdad As Iraq Cracks Down on LGBTQ+ Community

Known on social media as “Noor BM,” 23-year-old Noor Alsaffar had over 370,000 followers collectively on Instagram and TikTok.

Why Wouldn't the U.S. Condemn the Death Penalty for Gays?

The State Department has excuses for voting against a pro-LGBT U.N. measure, but it still belies Trump's pledge to protect "the gays."

Kenya's Reelected Leader Must End Horrifying Anal Exams

Will President Uhuru Kenyatta nudge his nation toward the future or keep it in the past?

Let's Talk About (Gay) Sex

Sex education usually means hetero sex, but there are new efforts to ensure queer people know about their bodies and desires.

Oscars Snub LGBTQ+ Actors and Films Amid Other Wins in Representation

No out actors were nominated -- and several acclaimed queer productions did not make the cut.

Chelsea Manning: Still Fighting for the Most Vulnerable

In blogs, tweets, and handwritten letters from prison, the former Army intelligence specialist is still trying to change the world.

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.

What Part of the Middle East is a Great Gay Destination

Skip Israel and find fun, beauty, and some hunky gay men in Jordan.

The State of LGBT Equality in Africa

Homophobia thrives in most countries in Africa, making the continent an oppressive place to live for countless LGBT people.

On the Bookshelves: Cornelius McCarthy

Radiant Affinities, The Life and Work of Cornelius McCarthy brings the serenely beautiful work of this unfamiliar painter back into the light.