Kuchu Times founder and human rights activist Kasha Jaqueline Nabagesera has today October 1st been awarded the Right Livelihood Award. The 34 year old activist was recognized for her work in the struggle for equality for Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) persons.
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Nepal on 20th September 2015 officially started recognizing the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community in the country. Through the principle of inclusion, the government of Nepal now acknowledges all sexual and gender
With Pope Francis set to visit the White House on 23rd September, a list of delegates that will be led by US President Barack Obama has been released. However, the Vatican is not all impressed with a particular name that features on the list.
What I said to the United Nations Security Council during its first-ever meeting on LGBT rights Today we are making UN history. The UN Security Council has never before had a meeting on LGBT issues. It is an honor to co-host this meeting with Chile, which continues to be a strong advocate for LGBT […]
Maurice Tomlinson is no stranger to the struggle for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) rights in Africa. The Jamaican born activist was the first Grand Marshal of Pride Uganda in 2012 and also the first recipient of the David Kato Award the same year.
Partners in Law Development Release new Posters Addressing Sexual Harassment By Our Correspondent In its continued struggle to eliminate violence against women, Partners for Law in Development (PLD) has developed a set of two posters, both available in Hindi and English, on sexual harassment of women at the workplace.
Stop Twisting Scripture to Justify Hate- Methodist Preacher
Over the years, religion has been one of the major aspects that have promoted homophobia across the globe. Several verses have been quoted to prove that God has labeled homosexuality a sin but one brave Methodist preacher
Where Love Is Illegal Website Officially Launched
By Ambrose Barigye
Arguably one of the most powerful platforms ever availed to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community, Where Love Is Illegal is here to make a mark like never before.
Early this week, a published story indicated that a woman had been gang raped for allegedly being a lesbian. Although it appeared that the rape had occurred a few years ago, the lady in question is now seeking legal redress.
Renowned LGBT Activist Stephen Parelli Shares Heartbreaking Ordeal with Dying Sister who Banned him from attending her Funeral by Virtue of his Sexuality
Like most LGBTI persons across the world, Rev Stephen Parelli’s coming out was met with mixed feelings especially by family members.