Andry Hernández Romero, a gay Venezuelan makeup artist, survived deportation and detention, becoming a symbol of resilience and LGBTQ+ advocacy. Now he focuses on gratitude and fighting for equality.
Trump admin policies restricting LGBTQ+ rights, including visa bans for transgender athletes and silence on Pride month. Focus on human rights concerns and international impacts. The USCIS policy and Uganda is mentioned.
The State Department is under fire for allegedly revising human rights reports, sparking controversy. Changes include omissions of LGBTQ+ references, raising concerns about political influence and altered priorities.
Andry Hernández Romero, deported after seeking U.S. asylum, recounts prison abuse in El Salvador's CECOT. Despite hardship, he maintains hope and seeks justice. LGBTQ+ mistreatment in Venezuela highlighted.
Bangladesh's LGBTQ+ community faces rising threats after the 2024 political crisis. Discrimination, violence, and policy regressions are increasing vulnerability, requiring urgent advocacy and support. Inclusive policies of previous govt vanished.
Tunisia faces criticism over increased LGBTQ+ arrests in Tunis & Djerba. Damj reports abuse & urges legal protection. Article 230 criminalizes same-sex acts. Digital monitoring & discrimination are escalating issues.
LGBTQ+ refugees in Africa face funding cuts, discrimination, and violence. They struggle for survival in refugee camps, excluded from protection programs and healthcare. Urgent action is needed.
Canada halts Jenkel's deportation, citing flawed US LGBTQ+ safety assessment. Advocates seek Safe Third Country Act changes, highlighting risks for marginalized communities. Ruling sets potential precedent.
Transgender Iranians face discrimination, violence, and legal complexities. Despite allowances for gender-affirming surgery, challenges persist, including harassment, legal hurdles, and human rights concerns.
The UN Human Rights Council renewed its mandate to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from violence and discrimination, championed by Graeme Reid and supported by global organizations. A vital step against reactionary forces.
Ghana grapples with LGBT+ rights, facing discriminatory legislation and violence. Education vs. criminalization, political debate, and international pressures shape the future. LGBTQ+ Ghanaians need protection.
A judge ordered the return of a gay Guatemalan asylum-seeker wrongfully deported under Trump's policy. DHS misled the court, violating due process and his rights after he sought protection due to violence in Guatemala.
Chile faces LGBTQ+ rights regression with the suspension of a transgender support program. Discrimination rises, fueled by ultra-right influence, impacting trans youth and adults. Advocacy groups fight back.
Jill Sobule, a queer icon, released 'I Kissed a Girl' 13 years before Katy Perry. She championed LGBTQ+ rights and addressed tough issues in her music, paving the way for queer artists.
