Iraq criminalizes same-sex relationships with maximum 15 years in prison

Iraq’s parliament passed a law criminalizing same-sex relationships with a maximum 15-year prison sentence on Saturday, in a move it said aimed to uphold religious values but was condemned by rights advocates as the latest attack on the LGBT community in Iraq. The law aims to “protect Iraqi society from moral depravity and the … Read more

‘Queer in Gaza’ campaign aims to raise awareness about Hamas homophobia

A new campaign launched a website to raise awareness about the Hamas terrorist movement’s lethal actions targeting the persecuted LGBTQ+ community in the Gaza Strip. The Equality Campaign Inc. created a website called “Queer in Gaza” that states “Learn the Facts about Hamas’ treatment of LGBT Palestinians.” The website declares “Living as a Queer … Read more

Greece Becomes World’s First Orthodox Nation To Legalise Same-Sex Marriage

Greece is paving the way for Christian Orthodox nations after it became the world’s first to legalise same-sex marriage. Athens parliament passed the LGBTQIA+ legislation while civilians took to the streets in celebration of the reform. The vote took place over two days of heated debates, with supporters of the legalisation describing the legislation as … Read more