SPAIN — (08-24-22) — Here is a story for the record books as an Italian man has been diagnosed with Covid-19, HIV and monkeypox simultaneously. The 36-year old man is the first known case of the concurrence of these three viral diseases, said the Journal of Infection. According to an article published by the Journal [...]
SINGAPORE — (08-21-22) — Singapore announced on Sunday that it will legalize gay sex but will not legalize same-sex marriage. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in a televised speech on Sunday that the conservative city-state’s attitude toward the LGBTQ community in Singapore has changed in recent years. “This will bring the law into line [...]
KAMPALA, UGANDA — (08-08-22) — Ugandan officials on Friday announced the banning of a prominent LGBT rights group. A huge setback for LGBTQ community in a country that still suffers from gay bashings, hate crimes and murder due to one's sexual orientation. LGBT Rights Group, Sexual Minorities Uganda (Smug), was ordered to shut down with [...]
SEOUL, KR — (07-16-22) — Seoul Queer Culture Festival and Pride Parade attracted over 15,000 attendees, according to the Yonhap News Agency. The massive LGBT Pride Festival took place in downtown Seoul on Saturday, as Christian and conservative groups held a rally in protest across the street. The Pride Festival had over 72 booths that [...]
BRUSSELS — (07-15-22) — The European Commission has referred Hungary to the Court of Justice over its violations of LGBT rights with its new anti-LGBT Law and freedom of speech. The move by the EU was announced on Friday as part of the Commission's regular release of infringement decisions. Budapest is being called out over [...]