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Outright Action International calls for people NOT to boycott Bermuda

Outright Action International calls for people NOT to boycott Bermuda

Last week, Bermuda became first in the world to legalize and then revoke same-sex marriage legislation. Same-sex couples no longer have equal rights to marry and are only able to access a civil union – a step backwards for equality.

Turkish LGBT+ activist released, but prosecution continues

Turkish LGBT+ activist released, but prosecution continues

Leading LGBT+ human rights defender, Ali Erol, co-founder of Kaos GL Association, Turkey’s first registered LGBT organisation, was released from detention yesterday, February 6.

Prominent Turkish LGBT+ activist arrested at home in Ankara

Prominent Turkish LGBT+ activist arrested at home in Ankara

This morning, February 2, Ali Erol, a prominent Turkish human rights activist and a founder of Kaos GL Association, Turkey’s first registered LGBT organisation, was arrested and detained in a home he shares with his partner.

US campaign group reacts to Trump’s first State of the Union address

US campaign group reacts to Trump’s first State of the Union address

President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union address to a joint session of the United States Congress on the evening of January 30, 2017. Heavily contested topics were covered in President Trump’s speech including immigration, tax reform, and religious freedom.

Report finds Arabic media perpetuates homophobia and transphobia in the region

Report finds Arabic media perpetuates homophobia and transphobia in the region

OutRight Action International launches new report titled, Arab Mass Media: A Monitoring Report Looking at Sexuality and Gender Identity in Arabic Media from 2014 to 2017. The report, available in both English and Arabic monitors widespread local and national newspapers in 14 countries in the Arab re

Orlando Massacre – one year on

Orlando Massacre – one year on

One year ago, a gunman who pledged himself to ISIS showered bullets in an Orlando nightclub and carried out the most deadly shooting in US modern history. On that night alone, 49 people were killed and many others injured. The attack happened on Latin Night at the gay bar Pulse.

Taiwan votes to legalise same-sex marriage

Taiwan votes to legalise same-sex marriage

On Wednesday, May 24 2017, the Judicial Yuan, Taiwan’s highest court, ruled that restricting marriage to only a man and a women was unconstitutional. The court voted in favour of marriage equality. Taiwan has made history as the first Asian country to vote in favour of same-sex marriage.

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