Gays and Lesbians

Moving LGBT Rights Beyond Marriage Equality

By Farangis Abdurazokzoda
Honouring the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry Friday emphasised progress in advancing the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons, but a new report on criminalisation of LBGT people suggests that there is still a long way to go.

Suicide Brings Azerbaijan’s LGBT Community Out of the Closet

By Shahin Abbasov
The suicide of a gay rights activist in Azerbaijan is prompting the country’s LGBT community to become more assertive in fighting for civil rights.

French Senate Debates Same-Sex Marriage

By AJ Correspondents
French senators have begun examining a controversial bill to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption, prompting protests by opponents keen to see the reform thrown out.