Homosexuality
Ghana passes bill imposing prison terms for LGBTQ+ identity, advocacy
Notably, Ghana's parliament passed the bill as Pride Month is set to start around the world on Monday.
Malaysian police arrest 51 men, seize drugs in raids linked to 'gay party'
Uganda abandons prosecution in first 'aggravated homosexuality' case under controversial 2023 law
Islamic court sentences two men to be publicly caned after they were caught kissing
Barbie screening canceled after Islamists issue threats while claiming film promotes homosexuality
The Oscar-winning box office hit has ignited a new culture war in France as prosecutors open an inquiry into the threats which halted the screening.
As gay tourism dries up, Israel must offer a fresh outlook on Pride Week - opinion
Tourists – especially gay travelers, who seek safety, openness, and ease – simply don’t feel secure coming to Israel.
In the pink: Israeli films showcase ethnic, LGBT diversity in the haredi community - review
Together, Pink Lady and Neither Day nor Night cast a light on the highly insular center of the haredi world.
'Pink Lady': A heartfelt drama explores love, identity in an ultra-Orthodox world
The movie carries a feeling of authenticity because it was written by Mindi Ehrlich, a woman from a haredi family who left the community.
Straight woman's 'reverse' discrimination being heard by US Supreme Court
Marlean Ames is asking the justices to revive her civil rights lawsuit against her employer, Ohio's Department of Youth Services, after lower courts threw it out.
Vatican announces new guidelines allowing gay men to become priests in Italy under vow of celibacy
A 68-page document referred to people with homosexual tendencies studying in seminaries or disclosing this orientation and advised candidates not to openly demonstrate their sexuality.
Maryam Touzani and Nabil Ayouch on the story behind ‘The Blue Caftan’ - review
Moroccan filmmakers Touzani and Ayouch debut "The Blue Caftan" in Israeli theaters, exploring love, tradition, and acceptance in a beautifully crafted tale.
Cameri Theatre offers ‘Angels in America’
Angels in America was quickly placed within the Western canon of theater by no other than late literary critique Harold Bloom.
Law student sues man, who sent him unsolicited explicit photos on Grindr, and wins
Most sexual harassment lawsuits end in a plea agreement and settlement, but Shaham had had enough and wanted to pursue a full judgment.
Houthis sentence 13 to public execution on homosexuality charges - report
"The [Houthis] are ramping up their abuses at home while the world is busy watching their attacks in the Red Sea," said Niku Jafarnia, a Yemen researcher for Human Rights Watch.