Study links religious faith to suicide among LGBQ youth
A distressing study has shown that LGBQ youth who have strong religious beliefs may be more prone to suicide. The research, published in the the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, aimed to asses the links between the importance of religion and suicidal thoughts and attempts among young LGBQ people. The researchers used information collated by […]
LGBT voices from Middle East and North Africa speak out
LGBT activists from Arabic-speaking countries in the Middle East and North Africa are defying state-sponsored repression and social stigma by speaking out about their experiences. The Arab Foundation for Freedoms and Equality (AFE) and Human Rights Watch have released a series of videos in which Arabic-speaking LGBT activists describe their journeys of self-acceptance. The clips […]