LGBTQ+ News United Nations blasts Hungarian parliament after it passes new law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events in Hungary The United Nations has expressed concern about a new law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events in Hungary, which would affectively outlaw Budapest Pride. On Tuesday, March 18 the Hungarian parliament – led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban – passed a law prohibiting Pride events and authorising the authorities t By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News UN Independent Expert to visit UK to assess human rights of LGBTQ+ people in the country The United Nations (UN) Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Victor Madrigal-Borloz, is to conduct an official visit to the UK from 24 April until 5 May, 2023. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News United Nations rights experts condemn Uganda’s ‘egregious’ anti-LGBTQ+ legislation United Nations (UN) rights experts have condemned Uganda’s ‘egregious’ anti-LGBTQ+ legislation after all but two of the country’s 389 MPs passed a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill, which introduces capital and life imprisonment sentences for gay sex and the “recruitment, promotion and funding” of same By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News 1,117 organisations worldwide urge the UN to renew its human rights expert mandate on sexual orientation and gender identity 1,117 civil society organisations from 134 states and territories have delivered a joint global statement calling for the renewal of the mandate of the UN Independent Expert on violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI). By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Senegal proposes tougher anti-LGBTQ+ laws Lawmakers in Senegal, West Africa have drafted a law that would enforce even harsher punishments for the country’s repressed LGBTQ+ community. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill gains support An anti-LGBTQ+ bill is gaining traction in Ghana after being described as the “toughest anti-gay law” in the world. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Motion to ban conversion therapy in Northern Ireland The Assembly voted 59 to 28 in favour of a motion calling for a national ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News UN urges UK to ban conversion therapy UN special rapporteur Dr Ahmed Shaheed urged the government to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
