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‘Kill the gays’ bill still alive in Uganda

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:41:45 +0000

Despite recommendations from the Ugandan president’s cabinet, parliament member David Bahati isn’t giving up on his notorious “kill the gays” bill.

Last week, the cabinet recommended the(...)

Ghana church to set up centers for gay “cures”

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:00:20 +0000

The Presbyterian Church of Ghana is establishing therapy centers designed to “rehabilitate” and “cure” gays and lesbians.

Right Reverend Professor Emmanuel Martey, who heads the denomination,(...)

WHO urges govts to drop sodomy laws

Jennifer Vanasco — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:00:41 +0000

(Geneva) The World Health Organization urged governments Tuesday to eliminate laws criminalizing sexual activity between consenting men, as part of an effort to ensure they get equal access to(...)

Ugandan lesbian faces deportation from UK

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 31 May 2011 18:00:30 +0000

A Ugandan woman who told authorities she was branded with a hot flat iron in her home country because of her sexuality may be forced to leave the United Kingdom.

Betty Tibikawa, 22, was denied(...)

Sec’y Clinton: ‘We are unwavering in our support for LGBTs’

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 17 May 2011 18:30:13 +0000

From Secretary of State Hillary Clinton:

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

“ In every part of the world, men and women are persecuted and attacked because of who they are(...)

No vote: Future of Uganda’s anti-gay bill in limbo

Jennifer Vanasco — Fri, 13 May 2011 12:36:36 +0000

(Kampala, Uganda) Uganda’s parliament adjourned Friday without acting on an anti-gay bill that would mandate the death sentence in some cases, drawing praise from an advocacy group that said(...)

Gay death bill on hold in Uganda

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 11 May 2011 17:00:45 +0000

(Kampala, Uganda) Uganda’s parliament appeared Wednesday to have dropped plans to debate a controversial bill that once proposed the death penalty for some gays and lesbians following an outcry(...)

Ugandan lawmakers hold hearings on anti-gay bill

logointern3 — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:58:11 +0000

(Kampala, Uganda) A Ugandan parliament committee on Monday held a second day of hearings on a controversial anti-gay bill that attracted international condemnation for its harsh penalties.(...)

Ask The Expert: ‘Our adopted son is black – are there gay family-friendly destinations in Africa?’

logointern3 — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0000

My husband and I (both white) adopted an African-American boy, now almost two years old. We live in a predominantly white community so it is an ongoing effort to provide him with positive(...)

Botswana politician defends anti-gay comments

Jennifer Vanasco — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:00:51 +0000

(Gaborone, Botswana) A prominent Botswana politician is defending anti-gay comments he made, despite criticism from rights groups in the southern African country.

Deputy Speaker Pono Motloadi(...)