A rainbow flag for Europe
by Leander Milbrecht
Political turbulence, a turn to the right, Brexit and increasing violence against LGBTs … It comes just at the right time: the rainbow flag of the EU stands for a united, tolerant Europe. It was designed by the citizens’ movement …
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Rammstein sends signals against homophobia
The German band Rammstein often hits the front page with their tendency to provocation. As part of their tour through Eastern Europe, the musicians are currently taking a clear stand against homophobia.
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Botswana
Botswana decriminalises gay sex
Botwana’s High Court decided in a historic ruling on Tuesday that homosexuality is no longer punishable in the African country.
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Singapore
Nephew of Singapore’s Prime Minister marries boyfriend
Li Huanwu and his boyfriend Heng Yirui got married in South Africa on May 24th. Congratulations! Most Singaporeans know Huanwu as the grandson of Singapores founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. Li Huanwu is also the nephew of current Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
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Kenya
Kenya: Homosexuality remains illegal
The country in East Africa has missed an opportunity to gain a foothold in the modern age. The High Court declared last Friday that the law against homosexuality not unconstitutional.
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Brazil
Brazil’s Supreme Court votes to criminalise homophobia
It is good news for the LGBT community in Brazil for a change: Homophobia has been declared a criminal offence. Six of the eleven judges of Brazil’s Supreme Court voted to extend the country’s anti-discrimination laws. Homophobia is going to be considered a crime and will be punished with up to five years imprisonment.
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Jamaica
Jamaica wants gay tourists to feel safe
Donovon White, Jamaican Director of Tourism, has fended off accusations that Jamaica is a hostile place for gay tourists.
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Netherlands
Update: 27 European countries now have banned Steven Anderson from entering
Steven Anderson is now also banned from entering Ireland. A petition demanded appropriate steps from Ireland’s government, more than 14,000 people signed. Ireland’s justice minister, Charlie Flanagan, declared that his department wanted to ban the preacher from entering the country.
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Taiwan
Taiwan: A victory for love
It is a landmark decision: Taiwan will be the first country in Asia to adopt legislation for gay marriage.
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Philippines
Mr Gay World 2019
And the winner is… Janjep Carlos from the Philippines! In a ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa, Janjep Carlos was named Mr Gay World 2019.
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