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It has Gotten Better. How the Obama Administration Works Behind the Scenes at the UN to Promote LGBT Rights

Mark Leon Goldberg
December 7, 2011

As Africa's most populous country considers a law banning same sex relations, the USA unveils a powerful new tool in combating discrimination against LGBT communities worldwide.

The “Kill the Gays” Bill of Uganda To Get A Second Hearing Today

Carol Jean Gallo
May 11, 2011

As early as today, the controversial bill imposing harsh penalties for homosexual activities— first introduced in 2009— could be before the Ugandan parliament once more.

It is Hard for a Gay Bangladeshi

Mark Leon Goldberg
March 27, 2011

In Bangladesh is illegal to be gay, but the government does support HIV/AIDS interventions that reach out to men who have sex with men.

The 55 Most Anti-Gay Countries At the UN

Mark Leon Goldberg
December 22, 2010

The General Assembly passed an important provision affirming the human rights of Gay and Lesbian individuals around the world.  See how your country voted.

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Gay Marriage in Argentina, But Homosexuality Still Illegal in Much of the World

Mark Leon Goldberg
July 15, 2010

In reaction to news that Argentina legalized gay marriage, the excellent Nate Silver posts this chart showing that the number of people living in jurisdictions that approve gay marriage has steadily risen over the past ten years.

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Top UN Rights Official Condemns Imprisonment of Malawi Gay Couple

Mark Leon Goldberg
May 21, 2010

May 17 was international day against homophobia.  As UNAIDS noted at the time, "Of the 192 member states of the United Nations, 85 have laws that still criminalize homosexual behavior."  Apparently one of those countries is Malawi, where a gay couple was sentenced to 14 years of hard labor and imprisonment for...being a gay couple.*

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