Homosexuality

Ghana passes bill imposing prison terms for LGBTQ+ identity, advocacy

Notably, Ghana's parliament passed the bill as Pride Month is set to start around the world on Monday.

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A general view of Malaysia's National Palace in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 25, 2020

Malaysian police arrest 51 men, seize drugs in raids linked to 'gay party'

File photo: Ugandan Members of Parliament stand as they participate during the passing of the anti-Homosexuality bill, at a sitting inside the Parliament Buildings in Kampala, Uganda May 2, 2023.

Uganda abandons prosecution in first 'aggravated homosexuality' case under controversial 2023 law

An Indonesian man convicted for having gay sex is publicly caned by Sharia Law official in Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia, August 26, 2025.

Islamic court sentences two men to be publicly caned after they were caught kissing


Rafi Peretz's diplomatic incident and the question of leading questions

My Word: “If you have nothing to say, say nothing."

Newly appointed Education Minister Rafi Peretz speaks during the handover ceremony at the ministry in Jerusalem last month.

Only 5% of Palestinians and 6% of Lebanese accept gay relationships

Jordan blocked on of the first LGBT magazines.

Members of LGBT community take part in a Gay Pride parade in central Istanbul, Turkey, July 1, 2018

‘Honor killing’ more acceptable in Arab world than homosexuality - poll

The poll also found that the greatest perceived threat is Israel.

Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba and pray at the Grand mosque ahead of annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia August 16, 2018

Jewish gay conversion group operating under new name ordered to shut down

According to court testimony, JONAH told clients to undress in front of each and beat effigies of their mothers to overcome sexual urges, NJ.com reported.

REVELERS DIP in the Mediterranean Sea as they take part in a Gay Pride parade in Tel Aviv last year

Iran's FM affirms right to execute gays and blasts U.S. and Israel

Ronzheimer wrote that Zarif answered: "The problem is the aggressive policies of Israel and the USA."

People stage a mock hanging as they protest outside German Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin February 4, 2013, where Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi's was due to deliver a speech.

Qatar bans homosexuality as Al Jazeera in English marks LGBT Pride Month

Even as the Gulf state cracks down on homosexuality, the June 1 video discusses religion and shows a church, indicating that Christians were “telling our youth that they are different."

LGBT flag on Jerusalem's King George Street, July 31, 2018

Anti-gay Kuwaiti academic claims suppository “cure” for homosexuality

The Kuwaiti regime criminalizes homosexuality under its "debauchery” law. Cross-dressing is also illegal in the Gulf monarchy.

LGBT flag on Jerusalem's King George Street, July 31, 2018

EU chastises Brunei for 'retrograde' death penalty for gay sex, adultery

Along with stoning for sodomy, the laws impose the death penalty on rapists and punish thieves with amputation.

Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah salutes during the 34th National Day celebrations in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei February 24, 2018

Iran publicly hangs man on homosexuality charges

Iranian media reported that the 31-year-old kidnapped two 15-year-olds.

People stage a mock hanging as they protest outside German Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin February 4, 2013, where Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi's was due to deliver a speech.