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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Nigerian director on his queer film and the lynching of a gay friend
"I was so touched about what happened to my friend and it made me become aware," says Babatunde Apalowo.
March 3, 2024
Dozens Arrested for Attending Gay Wedding in Nigeria
Homosexuality is illegal in the West African nation.
August 30, 2023
Facebook faulted for video showing group brutally beating two gay men in Nigeria
Facebook blamed a failure in language identification for the video passing censors and remaining online for five months.
October 17, 2024
Activists Link U.S. Nonprofit to Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Across Africa
Family Watch International says it’s only promoting ‘family values.’
December 25, 2023
31 Places Where Showing LGBTQ+ Pride Is Illegal
There are more than 60 places in the world where it’s illegal to be gay.
June 16, 2023
Popular transgender TikTok influencer found beaten to death on Nigerian highway
Abuja Area Mama was reportedly on her way to visit with her boyfriend.
August 12, 2024
CDC warns of new mpox outbreak, urges vaccination
People at high risk, including gay and bisexual men, should get vaccinated, the agency advises.
May 16, 2024
Which Country in the World Supports Marriage Equality the Most?
Nigeria was lowest in among countries surveyed by the Pew Research Center, while the U.S. came in around the middle. But what country supported it the most?
November 28, 2023
Gay Men in Nigeria Targeted in Dating App Extortion Scheme
The blackmailers pose as potential dates to entrap their victims.
May 16, 2023