The Ugandan government has stated its intention to pass a bill that will endanger the lives of LGBT citizens across the country. The bill itself argues that a person should receive a life sentence for […]
India: Homosexuality, Adultery, and the Dismantling of the Colonial Legacy
On 6 September 2018, the Indian Supreme court overturned Section 377 of the 1861 Indian Penal Code. The ruling decriminalised consensual homosexual sex – a decision which signals India’s transition not only towards sexual liberation […]
Review: How Gay is Pakistan?
‘A disease’, ‘dirty’ and ‘unnatural’ – these are just some of the words used to describe being gay in Pakistan. BBC Three’s eye opening documentary explores Pakistan’s highly negative views on homosexuality, whilst following presenter […]
Features | Supporting homosexuality in Uganda
Earlier this year homosexuality was made illegal by Uganda’s government. Elena May-Jones talks to LSi about the impact this is having upon the LGBT community in Uganda and what can be done to support them. […]