Terrible: Parade held in celebration of Uganda's anti-LGBT law
A chilling "celebration," a parade was held in Uganda's capital earlier this week to honor the recently signed "Anti-Homosexuality Act," also known as the "Jail the Gays" law.
Jail the Gays
March 31, 2014
GLAAD's Global Voices: Uganda's Bishop Senyonjo ministers to persecuted LGBT community
In conjunction with the inaugural International Advocate for Change Award to be presented at the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, GLAAD is highlighting international advocates, including Ugandan Episcopal Bishop Christopher Senyonjo.
March 10, 2014
Telecom leader Orange cuts ties with Uganda newspaper for outing LGBT people
In response to Uganda's tabloid newspaper, the Red Pepper, publishing a list of the country's "top 200 homosexuals," one of the leading multinational telecommunications companies, Orange, has ended its contract with the publication.
February 12, 2014
Worldwide community stands with LGBT Ugandans on Global Day of Action
The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) organized a successful Global Day of Action Against Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which took place Monday around the world.
January 23, 2014
by Agata Dera
Thousands throw stones in Nigerian court to urge speedy trials and executions of gay men
Yesterday, thousands of people threw stones at the Shariah court in Nigeria to speed up the trails and eventual executions of 11 men who served as members of LGBT organizations.
January 21, 2014
Arrests of Nigeria's gay community could lead to torturous executions
Nigeria's "Jail the Gays" bill that was recently signed into law has not only lead to dozens of arrests, but has indeed proved fatal for many of the gay people and their peers being criminalized.
January 14, 2014
VIDEO: As dozens are arrested in Nigeria, Sec. Kerry speaks out against dangerous new law
News that Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan signed into law the "Same Sex Prohibition Bill," also known as the "Jail the Gays Bill" broke yesterday, and the US State Department has now spoken out against the bill as a violation of Nigerian people's basic rights.
