Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Homophobic law passed in Lithuania - 17 June 2009

The Lithuanian parliament has passed a law that prohibits the discussion of homosexuality in schools and bans any reference to it in public information that can be v

Lithuanian parliament must vote against homophobic law - 9 June 2009

The final vote on a law that would prohibit the discussion of homosexuality in Lithuanian schools takes place on Thursday 11 June.

Mixed weekend for LGBT marches - 18 May 2009

The first ever Baltic Pride march in Riga, Latvia passed off successfully and peacefully - but there was violence at similar events in Russia and Poland.

Baltic Pride march in Latvia under threat - 13 May 2009

A lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) pride march planned to take place this weekend in Riga, Latvia has been thrown into doubt after local councillors att

Senegal authorities must protect nine men at risk of homophobic attacks - 27 April 2009

Arrested for their alleged sexual conduct, the men were released from jail last week. They have since been the targets of homophobic statements by the media and an Isl

Burundi abolishes the death penalty but bans homosexuality - 27 April 2009

Burundi the 93rd country in the world to abolish the death penalty for all crimes, while those found guilty of engaging in consensual same-sex relations risk imprisonm

Senegal: Authorities must protect nine men at risk of homophobic attack - 27 April 2009

Amnesty International today called on the Senegalese government to ensure the safety of nine men at risk of homophobic attack. The nine men were released from jai

China's detention system under pressure after inmate deaths - 20 March 2009

At least six inmates have died this year, amid increasing reports of torture by police officers or bullying by fellow prisoners.

Pope's visit to Cameroon raises questions about gay and lesbian rights - 19 March 2009

On his first trip to Africa, Pope Benedict XVI is asked reiterate his commitment to ending the criminalization of same-sex sexual relations.

Cameroon: Pope should reiterate commitment to ending the criminalization of homosexuality - 18 March 2009

Amnesty International today urged Pope Benedict XVI to express the importance of eradicating discrimination based on sexual orientation, as he visits Cameroon on his f