King’s assent leads Himalayan nation of Bhutan to become latest country to decriminalise same-sex activity
Global trend towards decriminalisation moves a step further; number of criminalising jurisdictions falls to 71
Unique opportunity for Uzbekistan to decriminalise same-sex conduct
Joint statement from ILGA Europe, HDT and other human rights organisations
Webinar: Challenging the Criminalisation of LGBT people in Jamaica
A discussion on the implication of the decision of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in Henry & Edwards v. Jamaica
First-ever decision of its kind – Americas human rights tribunal finds Jamaica in violation of international law, urges repeal of homophobic laws
Crucial precedent-setting legal victory for entire Caribbean region on laws criminalising LGBT people
Court’s striking out of case against 47 Nigerian men facing homosexuality charges is welcome, but verdict should have been a dismissal
Disappointment that the threat of arrest remains for the men
Changing Laws, Changing Lives – HDT secures renewed UK funding for acclaimed work helping governments eradicate archaic laws
The Trust will provide technical legal & communications assistance to Commonwealth governments
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