MINSK, BY — (04-15-24) — European country Belarus hits a new low with its new law labeling LGBT citizens as pornographic deviants, according to Human Rights Watch. As of today, the definition of pornography under Belarusian law will include depictions of same-sex relationships as well as transgender people. According to Human Rights Watch, "The Belarus [...]
LAS VEGAS — (01-19-24) — Burundi president Évariste Ndayishimiye strikes fear into Gay people in the East African nation, according to a report from Human Rights Watch. Speaking with journalists on December 29, Burundi president Évariste Ndayishimiye said...“if you want to attract a curse to the country, accept homosexuality,” and “it is better to take [...]
TOKYO, JP — (07-12-23) — Japanese lawmakers have just passed a law that 'Promotes Understanding of LGBT People'. According to Human Rights Watch, in June, the Japanese Diet, the national legislature of Japan, passed its first-ever law on sexual orientation and gender identity. It seeks to “promote understanding” and avoid “unfair discrimination.” The law states [...]
DOHA — (10-24-22) — Qatar Security forces have been arbitrarily arresting and abused LGBT Qataris as recently as last month, said Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday. The Human Rights Watch released the following press release pertaining to the alleged abuses taking place in Qatar: "Qatar Preventive Security Department forces have arbitrarily arrested lesbian, gay, [...]
BELGRADE — (09-17-22) — Anti-LGBTQ activists' tensions are mounting in Belgrade as LGBTQ activists promised to stage a EuroPride march today in the Serbian capital despite a government ban. The interior ministry banned the EuroPride march earlier this week citing security concerns after right-wing terrorist groups threatened to hold protests. The conservative ruled Balkan country [...]