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LGBTQ+ Refugees in All Their Bravery and Beauty

A new book captures the humanity of people too often demonized.

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.

N.C. GOP Candidate: I'm Being Persecuted by 'LGBTQ Mafia'

In a previous campaign ad, GOP Congressional hopeful Kay Daly threatened to shoot her opponent.

LGBTQ+ People Are Facing Increased Persecution, Violence, Ethiopian Activists Say

Government authorities are raiding venues thought to be LGBTQ-friendly, while social media videos are encouraging violence against queer Ethiopians.

Controversy Sullies Canada's LGBTQ Equality Coin

The coin commemorates a 1969 law decriminalizing homosexuality, but some activists point out that anti-LGBTQ persecution continued long afterward.

Under Trump, U.S. Is No Refuge for LGBTQ Chechens

The U.S. has not offered asylum to any Chechen fleeing anti-LGBTQ persecution and has become increasingly hostile to those seeking it.

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?

We Must Fight Trump's Asylum Attacks With Everything We Have

All around the world, LGBTQ people are running for their lives. We can't let Trump turn America's back on them.

Trump Policies Will Send LGBT Asylum Seekers to Their Deaths

The Justice Department aims to bar anyone who enters the U.S. illegally from applying for asylum, a move that would put many in mortal danger.

LGBTQ Holocaust Victims Remembered for First Time by German Parliament

For the first time, the German Bundestag dedicated its annual Holocaust remembrance to LGBTQ+ people who were killed under Hitler's rule.

Women Being Sexually Assaulted in Chechnya's Anti-LGBTQ Purge

Women are being raped with "electric shock sticks," activists say.

Chechen Crackdown Continues With Persecution of Gay Men's Families

Two gay brothers have been detained for a month on charges their family says are fabricated, and more than 20 of their relatives were interrogated by police this week.

Beto O'Rourke Unveils LGBTQ Rights Platform

If he becomes president, the former Texas congressman says he'll work to pass the Equality Act, appoint an envoy for LGBTQ rights, and more.

LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Cannot Wait Safely in Mexico

The Trump administration's latest immigration policy places desperate people in a dangerous situation.

New Biden Asylum Policy Will Hurt LGBTQ+ Migrants and Others, Activists Say

The policy is as bad as or worse than Donald Trump's, according to some critics.

West Virginia GOP Lawmaker Compares LGBTQ People to KKK, Terrorists

Democrats in West Virginia have called for Eric Porterfield's resignation after his anti-LGBTQ remarks, including saying 'fa--ot' in committee. 

Chechen Warlord Who Assisted in Antigay Purge Killed in Ukraine

His security operatives have been involved in interrogating detained LGBTQ+ people, according to human rights groups.

Senators Press State Department on Support for LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers

Senators led by Amy Klobuchar praise Secretary of State Antony Blinken for his commitment to help this vulnerable population, but they want a progress report and further action.

Auschwitz Museum Remembers Gay Men Who Were Murdered in the Holocaust

Between 77 and 200 estimated prisoners were persecuted for their sexual orientation, scholars believe.

Canada's Drag Race Makes Over LGBTQ+ Refugees in Unforgettable Episode

The drag competition shone a spotlight on the lifesaving work of Rainbow Railroad.