Founded in 1978, ILGA, the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association is now a association of over 700 groups in over 110 countries campaigning for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) rights. To raise awareness on the extent of State Sponsored Homophobia in the world, ILGA produced a world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults.

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With same-sex marriage defeats in New York and New Jersey, and gay marriage currently on trial in California it’s time to play “whose marriage is it”. All you have to do is say “gay or straight”. Now you are in the hot seat!
Another brilliant instalment from Mark Fiore.

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The idea of a pageant as a means to improve acceptance of homosexuality made me wince ever so slightly.
“The event is a striking sign of how far attitudes in China have changed and of gay people’s increasing confidence” wrote Tania Branigan in The Guardian. And so, eight  “brave” contestants will tread the catwalk in a show of physical beauty but also character and personality “that will make a difference in the selection” according to Beijing-based Ryan Dutcher, co-founder & Communications Director of Gayographic, and organiser of the event.
But after reflexion, …

French MP Christian Vanneste triggered a flurry of outraged reactions whilst participating in a talk show on French TV channel France 5. Invited to represent the traditional views on family in a debate on homoparentality following the decision by a French court to give parental rights to both partners in a lesbian couple, Mr. Vanneste showed how entrenched homophobia and pernicious and distorted views on homosexuality still exist in a modern country such as France in the 21st century.
On homosexual couples, M. Vanneste said: “Also, it must be said that …

We live in a sad world where stigma and discrimination follow people even in death.
Yesterday the BBC reported that the body of a senegalese man had been dug up twice from his grave because he was believed to be homosexual. As in many other African countries, homosexuality is outlawed in Senegal. In Uganda “the offence” carries a life sentence on conviction, and according to the government, international NGO (including UNICEF and Amnesty International) are accused of promoting it. In Burundi, the government recently adopted a law criminalising homosexual conduct. in …