Harassment and Threats Force Cancellation of LGBT Conference in Indonesia Background Indonesia, the country with the world’s largest Muslim population, has been grappling with rising intolerance and discrimination against the LGBT community for years. This trend has been fueled, in part, by the government itself, which has implemented laws and […]
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Japan’s Landmark LGBT Law: Promoting Equality and Inclusion
Japan Passes Law to ‘Promote Understanding’ of LGBT People On June 2023, the Japanese Diet passed its first-ever law on sexual orientation and gender identity. The law aims to “promote understanding” and prevent “unfair discrimination” against LGBT individuals. It emphasizes that all citizens, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity, […]
The Growing Threat of Online Incitement: Combating Hate Speech Against LGBT People in Cameroon
Incitement Against LGBT People in Cameroon Online Hate Precedes Visit by French Expert Introduction In recent years, the plight of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals in Cameroon has received international attention due to the rampant homophobia and violence they face. The situation has been exacerbated by the […]
The Implications of Uganda’s Anti-LGBT Law for Human Rights in Africa
Uganda’s President Signs Repressive Anti-LGBT Law: Violating Fundamental Rights On May 30, 2023, Uganda‘s President Yoweri Museveni signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2023 into law, criminalizing same-sex conduct, including the death penalty for those convicted of “aggravated homosexuality”. This new law violates multiple fundamental rights guaranteed under Uganda‘s constitution and […]