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Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · 20h

For more information on the situation related to the criminalisation of consensual same-sex intimacy in #Indonesia, visit our country profile: www.humandignitytrust.org/country-prof...

Indonesia | Human Dignity Trust

Two provinces of Indonesia criminalise same-sex sexual activity between men and between women. The gender expression of trans people is criminalised under the federal law. Sentences include a maximum ...

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Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · 20h

News report from #Indonesia details arrests of gay men in the country's second largest city, Surabaya. Thirty four men were arrested at a hotel after allegedly taking part in a 'sex party'. Images show suspects being paraded through the city streets. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

Dozens of men arrested and paraded for holding 'gay sex party'

Police detained 34 men in Surabaya, the country's second largest city, on October 19 and later paraded them publicly.

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Rightify Ghana @rightifyghana.bsky.social · 2d

Parliament Adjourns Without First Reading of Anti-LGBTQ Bill

Parliament of Ghana adjourned sitting today, October 21, 2025, to tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., without the First Reading of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ bill.

Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · 1d

For more info on previous versions of the Bill, which criminalises the ‘promotion of LGBT+ rights’, increases the maximum penalty available for same-sex sexual activity to five years’ imprisonment, and expands the criminalisation of #LGBT identity, visit humandignitytrust.org/country-prof...

Ghana | Human Dignity Trust

Ghana criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men. Sentences include a maximum penalty of three years’ imprisonment.

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Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · 1d

Developments in #Ghana yesterday as MPs revisit the anti-LGBT bill that the former President refused to sign into law. New President looking for clarification on taking the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill forward www.modernghana.com/news/1442239... @rightifyghana.bsky.social

Parliament set for heated showdown as MPs revisit controversial LGBTQ+ Bill Akufo-Addo declined to sign today

Ghana rsquo;s Parliament is set for a charged session today as ten Members of Parliament debate the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025 widely known as the LGBTQ Bill .

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Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · 9d

Rosanna Flamer-Caldera writing in Groundviews about Sri Lanka's laws that criminalise #LGBT people in the context of her organisation, EQUAL GROUND, campaign on inclusive tourism.

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Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · 22d

To learn more about the criminalisation of consensual same sex- intimacy in Kenya, visit our country profile: www.humandignitytrust.org/country-prof...

Kenya | Human Dignity Trust

Kenya criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men. Sentences include a maximum penalty of fourteen years’ imprisonment.

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Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · 22d

For detailed briefing notes on the connection between discriminatory anti-LGBT legislation and the prevalence of HIV, check out our resources on the subject: www.humandignitytrust.org/resources/cr...

Criminalising Homosexuality and Public Health | Human Dignity Trust

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

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Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · 22d

News report: article centres an #LGBT person in #Kenya and the impact of cuts to the US PEPFAR programme. The criminalisation of same-sex intimacy creates stigma and discrimination which in turn prevents people from accessing the HIV care and treatment they need www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Trump’s aid cuts bring fresh hate for young people with HIV in Kenya

The slashing of foreign aid and closure of HIV programmes earlier this year is continuing to impact people living with HIV, writes Nick Ferris in Nairobi, causing serious damage to long-term efforts t...

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Rightify Ghana @rightifyghana.bsky.social · Sep 17

Weaponising Homophobia in Ghana’s 2024 Elections: Anti-LGBTQI+ Rhetoric, Disinformation, and the Struggle for Inclusive Democracy - A Report

Our latest report focuses on last year's election and the unprecedented homophobia during the 'democratic process'
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Weaponising Homophobia in Ghana’s 2024 Elections: Anti-LGBTQI+ Rhetoric, Disinformation, and the Struggle for Inclusive Democracy – A Report

Executive Summary The 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections in Ghana were marked by an unprecedented surge in anti-LGBTQI+ rhetoric, hate speech, and misinformation. Political leaders and c…

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Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · Sep 23

Local activists say that the law, which is not yet in force and is part of a new family code, could be interpreted 'as an invitation to discriminate against or commit acts of violence aimed at LGBTQ individuals.'

Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · Sep 23

Burkina's #LGBTQ community fears 'witch hunt' after anti-gay law

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Burkina's LGBTQ community fears 'witch hunt' after anti-gay law

Quentin, like others in Burkina Faso, fears a new anti-gay law will spark a "witch hunt" against the already at-risk LGBTQ community, which has been forced even further underground."People will feel i...

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Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · Sep 23

Please visit our newly updated country profile on #Turkmenistan for all you need to know on the criminalisation of same-sex intimacy in the country: www.humandignitytrust.org/country-prof...

Turkmenistan | Human Dignity Trust

Turkmenistan criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men. Sentences include a maximum penalty of two years’ imprisonment.

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Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · Sep 23

News Report - 'Raped, jailed, tortured, left to die': the hell of being gay in Turkmenistan. #LGBT individuals detail allegations of cruel and violent treatment at the hands of #Turkmenistan prison officials www.france24.com/en/live-news...

'Raped, jailed, tortured, left to die': the hell of being gay in Turkmenistan

Two men who escaped one of the world's most secretive and repressive states have told AFP how they were tortured, beaten and raped in Turkmenistan for the "crime" of being gay.

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Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · Sep 17

'LGBTI Murders Spark Outrage' - News report from #Botswana highlighting a spate in anti-LGBT violence in the country. Civil society groups call on gov't to take action www.thegazette.news/news/lgbti-m...

LGBTI Murders Spark Outrage

LGBTI Community Up in Arms Over Alleged Homophobic Murders Two sexual rights groups have turned on the government for “structural lack of support” for sexual minorities and survivors of GBV after tw...

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Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨 On 1 September, the unelected transitional legislative assembly in #BurkinaFaso unanimously adopted amendments to the country’s Persons and Family Code, including a new provision banning the promotion of homosexuality.

It is unclear as yet whether the law is in force. More information to follow.

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Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · Aug 21

Want to know more about the High Court of Saint Lucia’s ruling that struck down a colonial-era law criminalising #LGBT people? Check out our case digest for a breakdown of the challenged provisions, the claimants’ arguments and the remedies they pursued. www.humandignitytrust.org/resources/ra...

Randall Theodule et al v The Attorney General of Saint Lucia Case Digest | Human Dignity Trust

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

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Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · Aug 15

In a landmark decision last month, the High Court of Saint Lucia struck down a colonial-era criminal law that targeted #LGBT individuals. Read the full judgment on our website: www.humandignitytrust.org/resources/ra...

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Attitude Magazine @attitudemag.bsky.social · Jul 30

"This victory marks another significant legal milestone," says Chief Executive of the Human Dignity Trust
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St Lucia legalises same-sex intimacy, ending 10-year prison penalty

The ruling issued 29 July overturns laws of the Criminal Code 2004 that criminalised acts of “buggery” and “gross indecency"

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Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · Jul 30

Update from the Caribbean: Yesterday, the High Court of Saint Lucia struck down discriminatory, colonial-era laws that criminalised #LGBT people. This decision leaves only five countries in the Western Hemisphere where such laws remain in place.

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Further legal breakthrough in Saint Lucia for Caribbean LGBT rights | Human Dignity Trust

Country’s High Court strikes down law criminalising same-sex intimacy

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Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · Jul 22

For further information on the criminalisation of consensual same-sex intimacy in Tunisia, please visit our country profile: www.humandignitytrust.org/country-prof...

Tunisia | Human Dignity Trust

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

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Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · Jul 22

News report: Tunisian rights group denounces spate of arrests of LGBTQ people: www.newarab.com/news/tunisia...

Tunisian rights group denounces spate of arrests of LGBTQ people

Tunisian authorities arrested 14 LGBTQ people under Article 230, sparking outrage over abuse and calls to end the crackdown on gender and sexual identities.

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Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · Jul 15

For a full update on criminalisation of same-sex intimacy in Senegal, please visit our country profile: www.humandignitytrust.org/country-prof...

Senegal | Human Dignity Trust

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

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Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · Jul 15

News report: UN, Netherlands cancel LGBTQ event in Senegal after government warning - www.reuters.com/world/africa...

UN, Netherlands cancel LGBTQ event in Senegal after government warning

The U.N. and the Dutch foreign ministry said on Friday they had cancelled an LGBTQ-themed event in Senegal after the West African nation warned of repercussions for organisers and voiced opposition to all "promotion of the LGBTQI phenomenon".

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Human Dignity Trust @humandignitytrust.bsky.social · Jun 24

“Pride is solidarity for many who cannot celebrate or march. It means refusing to be erased and choosing to simply be who you are,” said Sexual Minorities Uganda, which LGBTQ activist Frank Mugisha leads.

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Queer Kenyans, Ugandans celebrate Pride month

Pan-African Conference on Family Values took place in Nairobi in May

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