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Edging closer to equality 14 Feb 2019

As 2018 draws to a close, it is an opportunity to reflect on the momentous progress seen this year in many countries on rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people....

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A blossom pink world: Transgender activists in video 25 Jan 2019

Guyana Trans United’s ground-breaking campaign to repeal British colonial ‘buggery laws’ has found support from high-profile government officials....

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Guyana transgender law victory paves way for greater reform 16 Nov 2018

Alliance applauds overturn of 'cross-dressing' law in Guyana and welcomes further changes to laws to improve access to health...

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Sanctuary at last for abused gay father and young son 17 May 2018

In Uganda, if you have children or not, being gay can get you killed. Four years ago, Matofu* and his son had to flee for their...

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Alliance salutes landmark LGBT rights case against Trinidad & Tobago 20 Apr 2018

LGBT activist wins a legal case against the government of Trinidad & Tobago challenging the legality of law prohibiting same-sex...

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Gay refugees in Malawi face violence and hunger 21 Mar 2018

One evening Didier closed up his shop for the day and went to meet friends, but he had no idea his life was about to change so...

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SashaBerry’s story: Jamaican, transgender and Gulley Queen survivor 08 Dec 2017

As a young transgender woman, SashaBerry had a highly increased risk of acquiring HIV, which is what happened to her at the age of 18....

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How I survived as a transgender woman from Nigeria 13 Oct 2017

My name is Jessica Albert. I wasn't born with that name, but that is what I am now called. Being born in Nigeria, this was a big problem as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGBT) are often rejected by their families, churches and schools....

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Fighting for peace and human rights for Ghana’s LGBT youth 08 Aug 2017

Concern Youth Association marks International Youth Day by sharing how they build peace amid violence against the LGBT community...

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