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Cameroon president's daughter comes out, reveals relationship with Brazilian model

LGBTQ+ relationships are criminalized in Cameroon, carrying a sentence of up to five years in prison.

Re-Boycott the Beverly Hills Hotel and Its Gay-Stoning Bruneian Owner

Sharia law goes into effect next week, mandating a grisly death for LGBTQ people and adulterers.

At New Delhi Pride Parade, Marchers Call for End to Anti-LGBT Laws

The marchers protested India's ban on gay sex as well as other instances of discrimination.

Whether Homosexuality Is Legalized or Not, I'm Already Proud of Kenya

The nation is already leaving behind the homophobia of its past, writes Chude Jideonwo.

Malawi Gay Man Comes Out: Kill Us or Give Us Rights

A 26-year-old gay man came out in Malawi came out on Friday, then was detained by police and has now gone into hiding. Meanwhile, a national politician called for the execution of all gay people.

Donatella Versace Blasts the Italian Government’s Wave of Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies

In an impassioned speech at an award ceremony last Sunday, the designer denounced Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s far-right-led coalition for ongoing measures to restrict LGBTQ+ rights.

Brunei Reminds Us of the Perils of LGBTQ Travel

Following Brunei's death penalty, misterb&b is adding 30,000 curated gay-friendly, non-discriminatory hotels to its platform. Here's why. 

Meet the out lesbian boxer who won the first medal for the Refugee Olympic Team

Cameroon’s Cindy Winner Djankeu Ngamba is assured of a bronze medal following unanimous decision in a quarterfinal match.

Malawi Waivers Yet Again: Reinforcing Antigay Laws

Just when you thought it might permanently decriminalize homosexuality, the Malawian government reinstates its antigay laws 

Brunei Says It Will No Longer Stone Gays to Death

The Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah says new laws still have merit, but will not be enforced. 

Michigan bans 'gay and trans panic' defense as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs historic bill (exclusive)

HB 4718 prohibits using the "sexual orientation or gender identity of a victim as a defense to a crime."

Falwell Will 'Try to Be a Good Boy' After Unzipped Pic Backlash

The anti-LGBTQ+ evangelical leader sparked controversy for posting a hypocritical photograph.

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What is the pink triangle? How a Nazi symbol became an emblem of LGBTQ+ rights

The pink triangle, used to identify LGBTQ+ prisoners in concentration camps, has since been reclaimed by queer activists.

Can India's Spiritual Guru End a 150-Year Ban on Gay Sex?

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is among those calling for an end to India's Section 377, which criminalizes same-sex relations.

Cameroon president's daughter Brenda Biya faces backlash from family after coming out

Biya said her mother and brother have both urged her to delete the recent Instagram post revealing her relationship with a Brazilian model.

Lesbian reveals the reality of being LGBTQ+ in Cameroon after president's daughter comes out

After the coming out of Brenda Biya, the president of Cameroon's daughter, one lesbian in the country opens up about being “afraid for my life every day."

Cailtyn, Gus Kenworthy Roll With Sultan of Brunei's Son

The two LGBT Olympic medalists attended a party for the son of the sultan of Brunei, who implemented Sharia law in his island nation and calls for the death penalty for gays. Kenworthy later expressed regret.

A Global Report Card on LGBTQ+ Rights for IDAHOBIT

From Brunei to Brazil, Budapest to Boise, LGBTQ+ people are fighting for their lives and dignity.

Indian Sprinter Dutee Chand Is First Major Athlete to Come Out There

A champion in the 100-meter sprint, Chand said she felt free to speak about her female partner since India decriminalized sex between same-sex couples just last year. 

Is Donald Trump's Silence on Brunei Due to Sordid Past?

Trump has yet to condemn brutal antigay laws greenlit by the Sultan of Brunei, who also owns The Beverly Hills Hotel -- a popular site for the president's sordid past.

Middle Eastern LGBTQ Activism Produces Progress, Inspiration

There is much yet to be done in the region, but advances in four countries offer reason for hope, says a new report.