LGBTI
Thursday 27.10.2016 Montenegro - Latest Developments -
WhatsApp and Viber blocked on polling day in Montenegro
The blockage of social media platforms during recent elections in Montenegro have had a negative impact on freedom of expression. Read more
Thursday 27.10.2016 Armenia - Latest Developments -
New NGO rules welcomed by civil society
Amendments passed by parliament in early October received a positive reaction from civil society, while the Minister of Justice points to further changes in future that would allow civil society conduct business activities. Read more
Friday 7.10.2016 Tanzania - Latest Developments -
LGBTI rights threatened as civic space shrinks in Tanzania
LGBTI organisations were publically vilified and threatened with prohibition as fears spread among the LGBT community that harsh legal provisions codifying gay sex as a criminal offence could be used against their organisations. Read more
Friday 7.10.2016 Uganda - Latest Developments -
LGBTI activists, protestors and journalists targeted in Uganda
In August, LGBTI Pride celebrations were postponed as police shut down a beauty pageant and arrested several activists. Read more
Tuesday 4.10.2016 Turkey - Latest Developments -
LGBTI activist murdered as crackdown intensifies in Turkey
The brutal rape and murder of iconic LGBTI activist, Hande Kader on 8th August prompted a mass mobilisation in Istanbul. Hundreds took to the streets to protest peacefully against the treatment of LGBTI people in Turkey. Read more
Monday 3.10.2016 Russia - Latest Developments -
Russia continues to target foreign and domestic organisations
Several foreign CSOs were designated "undesirable" and Russian groups were banned from working with them, while a leading independent polling agency was declared a foreign agent. Read more
Wednesday 28.9.2016 Bangladesh - Latest Developments -
Authorities tighten surveillance of CSOs in the wake of terror attacks
Freedom of expression and media freedom are under major threat in Bangladesh. According to rights group Ain o Salish Kendra 74 journalists were allegedly subjected to torture in Bangladesh in the first six months of 2016. Read more
Wednesday 28.9.2016 Turkey - Latest Developments -
Over 1,000 associations disbanded and hundreds of media outlets closed after coup attempt
On 21st July, in the aftermath of the attempted coup, the National Parliament declared a 3-month state of emergency, giving the Presidential cabinet powers to bypass parliament and enact new laws which restrict or suspend basic rights and freedoms, including the freedom of association. Read more
Tuesday 27.9.2016 Morocco - Latest Developments -
8 Human Rights Defenders Languish In Moroccan Jail
On 15th August, 8 prominent Moroccan human rights defenders were sentenced to jail terms of between 4 months and 1 year for their part in a peaceful protest in Sidi Ifini. Read more
Thursday 15.9.2016 Belize - Latest Developments -
Court decision in Belize a victory for LGBT rights defender Caleb Orozco
A recent decision by the Supreme Court of Belize ruled that criminalising consensual sexual relations between adults of the same sex is unconstitutional. This decision came after a long legal battle by LGBT rights defender Caleb Orozco . Read more
