Weekly Queer Digest

 
 

October 15-22

 
 

State of the World…

Here are this week’s top stories in LGBTI+ rights around the world:

  • Afghanistan: LGBTQ Afghans Facing Violent Death Under Taliban Are Hiding and Fleeing But Need Help, Advocates Say

  • Botswana: Botswana appeals ruling allowing gay sex, court delays judgment

  • Cuba: Divisions over law to allow same-sex marriage

  • Kuwait: Quash Conviction Against Transgender Woman

  • India: Medical institutions are asked to amend textbooks with unscientific content

  • Nambia: Gay couple hail big win in battle over children's Namibian citizenship

  • Nepal: Census includes third gender option for first time

  • New Zealand: Census to count LGBT+ Kiwis for the first time!

  • United States: Bill targeting transgender student athletes headed to Gov. Abbott's desk 

Stay turned to our social media for the latest updates on these and other stories!

Note: A special thank you to Rex Wockner for compiling Int'l LGBTQI news.

 
 

Weekly Queer Digest is an initiative of The Global Center’s Media Unit. Each week, we gather the top queer stories from around the world for your knowledge and action.