Tag: LGBTQ+ rights
News
French Minister reiterates calls for respect of LGBTQ+ rights; says it’s an issue of human rights
A French Minister has called for the protection of the rights of LGBT+ (lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender, etc) individuals once again.Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, who is...
World
The law in Uganda makes it illegal to identify as LGBTQ+
In Uganda, a law was approved that will subject those who just identify as LGBTQ+ to up to 10 years in prison.Once the new...
Independent Africa
Tanzania bans Wimpy Kid books amid LGBTQ claims
The use of 16 books from a well-known children's book series in Tanzanian schools has been prohibited due to the books' purported support of...
World
Qatar World Cup: LGBT football fans told to be respectful
LGBT football fans attending the World Cup in Qatar should show "a little bit of flex and compromise," according to Foreign Secretary James Cleverly.On...
News
US Embassy in Ghana restates support for LGBTI+ community
The US Embassy in Ghana has restated the support of their country towards persons who identify as members of the LGBTQI+ community.In a post...
Sports
Idrissa Gueye refuses to wear PSG shirt featuring rainbow symbol
Paris St-Germain's Idrissa Gueye refused to play in a match to avoid wearing a rainbow symbol in support of LGBTQ+ rights, BBC Sport understands.The...