Niger criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men and between women. Imprisonment terms go up to 20 years and are accompanied by heavy fines. It is reported that the laws are being enforced.

Fears of resurgence of HIV/Aids amid loss of access to PrEP drugs as at least 40 people arrested in ‘toxic’ climate

New UK envoy Lord Collins will champion LGBT+ rights globally, strengthening partnerships to tackle discrimination, violence and persecution.

LGBT people are criminalised in 65 jurisdictions worldwide. Find out where with our map.

Niger's military junta has introduced a new penal code that criminalizes homosexuality. An adviser to the justice minister confirmed on Friday that the law took effect on Thursday.

LGBT people are criminalised in 65 jurisdictions worldwide. Find out where with our map.

Actor among protesters in central London highlighting laws in 29 countries where same-sex relationships remain illegal

LGBT people are criminalised in 65 jurisdictions worldwide. Find out where with our map.

UK to serve as host nation for the European International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT+) Forum in London in May 2027.

Senegal criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men and between women. Sentences include a maximum penalty of ten years’ imprisonment and a fine.

DAKAR, April 29 (Reuters) - Fewer patients are visiting some HIV treatment centres in Senegal amid a wave of arrests targeting LGBTQ people, according to health officials and government data seen by R...

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Senegal criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men and between women. Sentences include a maximum penalty of ten years’ imprisonment and a fine.

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Un tribunal en Senegal ha dictado la primera condena en virtud de una nueva ley que endurece el castigo por la homosexualidad.

Senegal criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men and between women. Sentences include a maximum penalty of ten years’ imprisonment and a fine.

Rooted in colonialism, legislation backed by governments eager for popularity is obstructing real progress for queer minorities

We use the law to defend the human rights of LGBT people globally

We use the law to defend the human rights of LGBT people globally

Senegal has enacted a new law that doubles prison sentences for same-sex relations and extends penalties to those accused of promoting homosexuality. The move has drawn strong international criticism…

Senegal criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men and between women. Sentences include a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment and a fine.

Maximum prison term will double from five to ten years and reported new offences against the ‘glorification’ and ‘financing’ of same-sex intimacy will be introduced

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Governments must ‘accelerate action’ to eradicate discriminatory laws, says HDT

Over 500 years of outlawing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Uganda criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men and between women. Sentences include a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

“The petitioner (Mr Kasibante), dissatisfied and aggrieved by the conduct of the elections held on January 15, 2026 for the position of President of the Republic of Uganda, hereby challenges the...

HIV transmission falsely used as justification to maintain criminalising laws

The U.S. and other countries cut funding for LGBTQ+ rights as a global backlash spreads, but activists vow to keep up their work

HIV transmission has falsely been used as justification to maintain laws criminalising LGBT people

Burkina Faso criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men and between women. Sentences include imprisonment between two and five years and a fine of two to ten million francs. LGBT people are reg...

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LGBT people are criminalised in 65 jurisdictions worldwide. Find out where with our map.

Jamaica criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men. Sentences include a maximum penalty of ten years’ imprisonment with hard labour.

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At Malawi’s UN Human Rights Review, States urged decriminalising same-sex relations and ending torture and discrimination against LGBTIQ+ persons.