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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There are more than 60 places in the world where it’s illegal to be gay.
June 16, 2023
How Gay Men Are Targeted By Corrupt Police in Zambia
In Zambia, which criminalizes same-sex relationships, men accused of being gay face arbitrary arrests, harassment, and extortion.
August 8, 2022
Zambia's President Pardons Couple Imprisoned for Gay Sex
The 15-year prison sentence imposed on Japhet Chataba and Steven Sambo was condemned by the U.S. ambassador.
June 3, 2020
U.S. Ambassador Threatened for Condemning Zambia's Antigay Laws
Ambassador Daniel Foote is canceling World AIDS Day appearances after receiving threats for denouncing the imprisonment of a gay couple.
December 2, 2019
Ambassador to Zambia Relieved of Duty After Denouncing Homophobia
Zambian officials said they will no longer work with Daniel Foote after he condemned the jailing of a gay couple, so the U.S. has withdrawn him from the country.
December 23, 2019
Transgender Woman Faces 15 Years For 'Deceiving' Man
The trans woman convicted of sodomy in this southern central African nation has an opportunity to appeal, according to the judge.
November 8, 2015
Zambian Minister Confirms Government Won't Recognize Gay Citizens' Rights
The foreign affairs minister of Zambia says his government will not recognize the rights of its gay citizens because to do so would contradict that country's Christian values.
June 9, 2014
Zambian Men Repeatedly Arrested, Denied Bail for Alleged Gay Sex
After being arrested twice for allegedly having "carnal knowledge against the order of nature," authorities are refusing to release two Zambian men on bond.
May 9, 2013
Smash Star Debra Messing Talks to The Advocate About Her African Mission to End AIDS
There's more to this star than her memorable roles in Will & Grace and Smash.
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