Two men who fled one of the world’s most secretive and repressive regimes have shared with AFP the harrowing accounts of being tortured, beaten, and raped in Turkmenistan—simply for being gay.

The gas- and oil-rich Central Asian nation rarely makes global headlines, and when it does, it is often for the bizarre antics of its self-styled “National Leader” and “Hero Protector,” Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov.


Abuse & Torture Inflicted On Gays Of Turkmenistan

Homophobia is not uncommon in ghana, where gay sex is already against the law and carries a three-year prison sentence, but now the LGBTQ+ community is feeling terrorised.

Ghana LGBTQ: We live in fear of 'snitches'

In a landmark decision, Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 22) ruled that homophobic slurs will now be punishable by prison. The decision has been received well by the LGBTQ+ community which has been battling rampant violence against it in the country.

In landmark decision, Brazil SC rules homophobia punishable by prison

Two men were taken to the hospital after being stabbed in a “homophobic attack” outside a south London nightclub, said the Metropolitan police on Monday (August 14).

UK: Two men injured after being stabbed in ‘homophobic attack’

A London Metropolitan police report which reviewed the standards of behaviour and internal culture of the service has unravelled some very disturbing assessments including key findings of institutional racism, sexism and homophobia.

London Met Police plagued with institutional racism, sexism & homophobia: Cassey's Report

Members of the LGBTQ community in Senegal forced to live in Exile due to constant harassment by the largely homophobic society in the West African nation.

World Of Africa: Homophobia on rise in Senegal

The University of Washington has released a new guideline that states why the use of certain words can be considered ‘problematic.’ This list includes words such as racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, disability and minority among others.

From lame to ninja: Here are the words that are problematic as per University of Washington

A science exhibition seems to be breaking stereotypes in Switzerland. It seems to be spreading the word that gender diversity and homosexuality are not immoral or unnatural, as per a media report.

Science exhibition fights humans’ 'unnatural' homophobia in Switzerland

On July 25, American rapper DaBaby performed at the Rolling Loud Festival where he went on a homophobic rant where he asked his fans to turn on the flashlights of their phones if they “didn't show up today with HIV/AIDS or any of them deadly sexually transmitted diseases that will make you die in two to three weeks.

Dua Lipa, Demi Lovato, Elton John call out rapper DaBaby’s homophobic comments

A leading Turkish news outlet thinks so. It has blurred the arms of the show's female cast and accused Friends of promoting incest and homophobia. WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Is Turkey at war with F.R.I.E.N.D.S. ?

Boldizsar Nagy hoped that the tales in the children`s book "Wonderland Is For Everyone" would help youngsters to learn to accept minorities and fight social ostracism.

Stir in Hungary around children's book fuels fears of rising homophobia

While the world celebrates Pride Month, you can be executed for being a sexual minority in these countries

'Dismantling homophobia': Iconic New York bar celebrates transgender ruling by US Supreme Court

The death of a high-profile Egyptian LGBT+ activist who sought asylum in Canada after being jailed for waving the rainbow flag was mourned on Monday by followers highlighting the nation's ongoing discrimination against the gay community.

Death of Egypt LGBT+ activist jailed for waving rainbow flag mourned

Russian President Vladimir Putin is backing constitutional reforms in the country, which will be put up for a vote next month. However, a video backing the envisioned reform has run into a controversy for its homophobic rhetoric.

Homophobic ad backing Putin's constitutional reform draws ire

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday submitted new proposed amendments to the country's Constitution that includes banning same-sex marriage. These amendments include a mention of God and describe marriage as a heterosexual union.

Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks ban on gay marriage

French President Emmanuel Macron defended a 16-year-old teenager who faced death threats after she criticised Islam during an Instagram live. Defending Mila, Macron said, "We have forgotten that Mila is an adolescent," local media reported.

'We've forgotten that Mila is adolescent': French President defends teen threatened over anti-Islam rant

Tennis legends Martina Navratilova and John McEnroe protested against all-time great Margaret Court for her homophobic views on court at the Australian Open as authorities swiftly clampdown on the raging controversy.

Navratilova, McEnroe row with Margaret Court heats up at Australian Open

Is there any role Ayushmann Khurrana can't do? Perhaps not. After being a part of films that have tackled various societal issues like castism, erectile dysfunction, body shaming- the actor's new film 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan' takes on a homophobic society and tries to break the taboo around same sex love stories.

'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan' trailer: Ayushman Khurrana now takes on a homophobic society

Eddie Murphy says that some of his old jokes make him cringe now. The comedian, in a recent interview, reflected on his career over the years and admitted that some of the jokes may have become offensive over the years.

Eddie Murphy admits his old jokes on gay community makes him cringe now 

The president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro claimed that it was wrong for him to tell a journalist that he had ''the face of a homosexual''. According to the news website G1, Bolsonaro told reporters, "I was wrong.

Wrong to say reporter had a 'homosexual face': Brazilian President Bolsonaro

Everton are working with anti-discrimination group Kick It Out to investigate reports of homophobic chanting by fans during their 3-1 win over Chelsea at Goodison Park, the Premier League club said on Sunday.

Everton investigate 'homophobic' chants at Chelsea fans

Fearing persecution after being outed as gay, Adil fled Malawi. Leaving behind his well-off Muslim family and four-year-old son, he headed for South Africa, where he became a sex worker to survive.

Fear and stigma mark life for gays in conservative Malawi

British police arrested a fifth teenager on Saturday following a homophobic attack on a lesbian couple who refused to kiss for a gang of youths on a London night bus.

UK police make fifth teen arrest after bus attack on lesbian couple

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