Me1st campaign to continue into the new year
Following its successful launch last year, the Me1st campaign will continue to help men who have sex with men (MSM) put their health and well-being first.
Putin accused of allowing Chechnya LGBTI purge
In the wake of a new wave of violent anti-LGBTI persecution in Chechnya, Amnesty International has accused Russia of allowing the republic’s dictator free rein to target vulnerable people.
TV presenter jailed in Egypt for interviewing a gay man
Mohamed al-Gheiti, a popular television presenter in Egypt, has been sentenced to a year in jail for daring to interview a gay man on air.
Elderly lesbian couple denied place at retirement home
In a shockingly unfair decision, a US judge has ruled that a retirement home was allowed to reject a lesbian couple, because the women are married to each other.
Ghana | Police arrest gay blackmailers
In a welcome move, police in Ghana have arrested two individuals accused of luring and blackmailing gay men via dating apps.
Empire creator Lee Daniels announces gay superhero movie
Lee Daniels, the openly gay creator of Empire, says that he’s fulfilling his dreams of working on a gay superhero film.
Nine men jailed for “unprovoked” homophobic acid attack in London
A homophobic gang who attacked a number of men near a London gay club with acid have been sent to jail for a total of 60 years.
Is the end of toxic masculinity in sight?
Toxic masculinity is today usually associated with its impact on women, but the term had its origins in how this kind of behaviour also deeply damages men themselves.
Held hostage by my family for being gay
After a debilitating accident, Michael was forced to return to his small town. What followed was years of emotional torture by his parents because he is gay.
Why is Google still allowing LGBT youth to download this ‘pray away the gay’ app?
Google is continuing to allow the downloading of an app on its online store that pressures LGBT youth into attempting to change their sexual orientation.