May 6, 2016
Interview: Summayah Dawud talks about being a transgender Muslim woman
Sumayyah Dawud is a transgender Muslim woman and a human rights activist.
Islam
August 11, 2014
Iranian survey finds 17% of Iranian young adults report being gay
An official report issued by Iran's parliamentary research department has uncovered a surprising fact: 17% of young adults surveyed said that they are gay.
July 23, 2014
Michelle Demishevich, transgender Turkish TV reporter, talks to AFP about activism
In a report on LGBT rights in Turkey, Agence France-Presse highlighted Michelle Demishevich, the country's first trans woman TV reporter.
January 16, 2014
by Agata Dera
The Islamic court in Nigeria's Bauchi state has put 11 Muslim men on trial for allegedly being gay
The consequences of President Goodluck Jonathan's anti-gay laws are severe. Already 11 Muslim men were put on trial with accusations of being gay.
September 30, 2013
Pakistani authorities block LGBT website
Pakistani authorities blocked the website of a pro-LGBT group
June 21, 2013
Openly gay imams serve as an affirming gleam of hope in Muslim LGBT community
Mainstream Islam has a reputation of being rabidly anti-LGBT, but that reputation is being challenged. Gay Muslims around the world are working slowly-but-surely to reach out to other LGBT Muslims looking to reconcile their identity with their faith. Read about two openly gay imams and others who are paving the way for LGBT Muslims in America and overseas.
February 20, 2013
Muslims work for LGBT support and acceptance
Many Arab-Americans from conservative backgrounds struggle with coming out or supporting LGBT equality.
December 7, 2012
First Gay Mosque Opens In Paris
The first gay mosque opened this week outside Paris, and the Co-Founder of Muslims for Progressive Values talked to GLAAD about the changing attitudes among Islamic leaders.
March 13, 2012
Honoring Women's Advocacy: Muslim Women Who are Making a Difference
In honor of Women’s History Month, GLAAD’s Religion, Faith, & Values program is profiling women from differen
October 18, 2011
LGBT Religion News Updates for October 19, 2011
GLAAD’s Religion, Faith & Values program works to elevate LGBT-affirming voices of faith in mainstream, regional,
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