Tag: UK

Protest targets Ugandan plan to praise anti-LGBT law in England

Protest targets Ugandan plan to praise anti-LGBT law in England

By Joto La Jiwe Human rights activists based in and outside Uganda have petitioned the government of the United Kingdom, urging it to cancel an [...]
Reeling from over 500 anti-LGBT abuses, Ugandan activists plead for help from West

Reeling from over 500 anti-LGBT abuses, Ugandan activists plead for help from West

Human rights activists in Uganda are appealing for a stronger response from Western nations that oppose Uganda's harsh new Anti-Homosexuality Act. [...]
Here’s how a UK-based organization is promoting LGBT social inclusion in Africa

Here’s how a UK-based organization is promoting LGBT social inclusion in Africa

Recognizing the lack of social inclusion of LGBT people in many parts of Africa, the advocacy organization Living Free UK is determined to fill that g [...]
LGBTIQ+ people want Nigerian comedian AY banned from entering the UK

LGBTIQ+ people want Nigerian comedian AY banned from entering the UK

LGBTIQ+ Nigerians have moved to stop popular Nigerian comedian AY, who is known for his homophobic routines and support for laws cracking down on quee [...]
A successful LGBTQ+ event at a Nigerian restaurant

A successful LGBTQ+ event at a Nigerian restaurant

Homophobia indeed transcends borders, but the case was quite different for Dan Yomi, an out U.K.-based Nigerian gay man who recently hosted an LGBTQ+ [...]
A sign of progress in Nigeria: Gay sibling is invited to family event

A sign of progress in Nigeria: Gay sibling is invited to family event

Dan Yomi, a widely known and openly gay Nigerian, is elated that his brother has shown signs of acceptance -- Dan and his boyfriend were recently invi [...]
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