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By Peter Montgomery

…awaiting trial, for a rainbow-themed paint job that the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Vice charged was promoting “emblems of homosexuality.” Taiwan: Marchers hope for marriage equality in near future Reuters reported that on July 11, “[t]housands of gay rights supporters marched through Taipei…months ahead of elections that are likely to usher in a pro-gay party and could make Taiwan the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marria…

Catholic ‘Soul-Searching’ as Ireland Votes on Marriage; Churches, American Activists Join Kenyan Anti-Gay Group’s ‘Family’ Confab; Indian Mom Seeks Spouse For Gay Son; Global LGBT Recap

By Peter Montgomery

…om of 127 rated countries. Last Friday, HBO’s Vice broadcast “A Prayer for Uganda,” a documentary on the harmful impact that American evangelical anti-gay activists like Scott Lively have had in that country. IDAHOT Commemorations for International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia were held on and around May 17. In Chile, more than 50,000 people joined the annual March for Equality last Saturday, and a group of anti-gay evangelicals invaded…

Swiss Priest Sacked for Blessing Lesbian Couple; Mormon Equality Advocate Excommunicated; Pope-Backed Anti-Gay Referendum Fails; Global LGBT Recap

By Peter Montgomery

…03 but the High Court in Dublin refused in 2006 to recognize her marriage. Uganda: Magazine gives LGBTI Ugandans a voice The Advocate profiles Bombastic, a new magazine “by and for LGBTI Ugandans” and its editor Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera. Reclaiming messaging from antigay lawmakers — who had promised a new antigay law as a “Christmas gift” to Ugandans after the “Jail the Gays” law was overturned on a technicality in August — Nabagesera and her s…

South Asian Religious Leaders Challenged to Take on Stigma and Discrimination: Global LGBT Recap

By Peter Montgomery

…sia where over 94 percent of the population view homosexuality as deviant. Uganda: Prominent Activist Seeking Asylum in US We reported last week on political maneuvering in Uganda around the prospects for re-passage of the Anti Homosexuality Act or a revised version of the controversial law, which was overturned by the Constitutional Court on a procedural question. This week, a Massachusetts based legal group, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (…

Global Anti-Gay Forces Plot Against ‘Satanic’ Equality Movement

By Peter Montgomery

…P] be suspended pending further investigation” because the group had been “promoting homosexuality and lesbianism,” NTV, one of Uganda’s leading television stations, reported Tuesday. The report said, “The allegation against the Refugee Law Project is that it has been working with … [the coalition] which has been handling the petition … against the Anti-Homosexuality Act” which is due to be heard by the Constitutional Court later this month…. The…

Ghana Moves to Arrest Gays and Lesbians

By Candace Chellew-Hodge

…ight influence that played a major role in the anti-homosexual campaign in Uganda. Their influence on Uganda’s “Kill the Gays” bill has been well-documented—and may have played an indirect role in influencing Ghana’s new anti-gay activism. Homosexuality is illegal in Ghana, but is considered a misdemeanor—and some gays and lesbians live openly. The viciousness of this new attack, though, could lead to more aggressive anti-homosexuality legislation…

Mexican Marriage Marches Show Struggle Between Church and Secular State; Pro-LGBT Mormon Group Grows After ‘Apostate’ Declaration; Botswana Gives Anti-Gay US Pastor the Boot; Global LGBT Recap

By Peter Montgomery

…s would be arrested and prosecuted. Lokodo said the parade was designed to promote homosexuality to young people. “We are aware that there are inducements, including money, being offered to young people to promote the practice,” he said. Lawyer Nicholas Opiyo said he believed the minister was unaware that parade organizers had formally notified police of their intention to hold a public gathering. “In terms of the legal procedure, they ticked all…

Belize Overturns Sodomy Law Defended by Religious Right, Ugandan Officials Will Continue to Suppress Gay Groups, And More on the Global LGBT Recap

By Peter Montgomery

…ical figures recently hosted the World Congress of Families annual summit. Uganda: Government officials say they will continue to suppress gay groups The Ugandan government said “it will ‘continue to suppress’ the public activities of homosexuals and that a rehabilitation program had been developed to allow them to ‘lead normal lives again,’” reports Associated Press: Ugandan police last week arrested about 20 people attending a gay pride event at…

UNESCO on Religion, Culture and SOGI in Asia; Orthodox Family Sues to Stop Cremation of Israeli Trans Woman; Struggles of Iraqi Queer Activists; Global LGBT Recap

By Peter Montgomery

…nt because she was speaking to another women while he was giving a speech. Uganda: Activist denied asylum in U.K. Robert Kityo, a gay Ugandan, was detained by police in the U.K. ion after the government ruled against his asylum request, saying there was insufficient evidence that he would face persecution in Uganda. The decision is being reviewed. Colombia: Court postpones marriage equality decision The Constitutional Court did not rule on the con…

Condemnation, Condolences in Wake of Orlando Massacre and More

By Peter Montgomery

…nternational and more than two dozen other organizations in calling on the Ugandan Police Force to investigate break-ins at the offices of NGOs in Uganda, including one that resulted in the murder of an HRAPF security guard. The groups said that the pattern of attacks indicates that the perpetrators “enjoy impunity.” Police have suggested that HRAPF’s own employees could have “masterminded” the attack. China: Gay man, lesbian move legal challenges…