Queer women in Uganda: "Don't rush into coming out" Published: 5 February 2021 Interview In East Africa, politics and the church propagate the idea that homosexuality is "un-African". In order to maintain their own power. However, queer life and love has always existed in Uganda. Homophobia, on the contrary, can be called a colonial import. We spoke with Ssenfuka Joanita Warry about queer activism in Uganda and why she takes every opportunity, she can to speak out and fight misconceptions about homosexuality. By Claudia Simons
Being LGBTI* in Myanmar’s Transition to Democracy Published: 5 October 2020 Some political parties in Myanmar start mentioning to tackle LGBTI* issues and include in their party policy, which can be considered as improvements. By Ohnmar Nyunt (Alison)
Striking back: Right-wing gender politics in Greece Published: 14 August 2020 Rising antifeminist, homo- and transphobic politics of right-wing parties in Greece, influenced by the orthodox church, are threatening progressive achievements in the country. By Marianthi Anastasiadou
Love Makes a Family Published: 21 February 2020 Analytics The op-ed has been written by Omid Nouripour together with Manuel Sarrazin. It was first published in Ukrainian on the website of Novoye Vremia media outlet.
Decriminalizing homosexuality in Kenya Published: 15 February 2019 On the 24th of May 2019, Kenya's High Court will decide whether the sections of the Kenyan penal code that proscribe homosexual activity are unconstitutional. The Kenyan National Gay and Lesbian Commission (NGLHRC) has for years been fighting to repeal these laws. By Caroline Kioko
Rethinking the Mobility (and Immobility) of Queer Rights in Southeast Asia: A Provocation Published: 26 December 2018 While all human beings are deemed born automatically free with equal rights, the very definition of human itself in practice is not always neutral. By Hendri Yulius
The Yogyakarta Alliance: A Postcolonial League Published: 17 December 2018 Report A serious and critical examination of the German colonial history needs a concept of inclusion for LSBTIQ in development cooperation. By Sarah Kohrt
“Because I would have to be sterilized” Published: 26 November 2018 Report Across Europe, trans people are denied their right to have their gender recognized, unless they fulfill invasive requirements. Human rights bodies have clearly affirmed: this is a violation of trans people’s human rights. By Dodo Karsay
The Yogyakarta Principles +10 Published: 26 November 2018 Reflection International human rights law and the rights of trans people. The Yogyakarta Principles plus 10 reflects on how international law has evolved in this area. By Dodo Karsay
No Greens no Love? Published: 9 November 2017 The outcome of the legislative elections in Austria will have repercussions on different levels. A look both into the national and European level unveils what is at stake for LGBTI rights. By Alast Najafi and David Scharpf