Tag Archives: Egypt

Survey of nations with anti-homosexuality laws This is one of a series of short articles on LGBTQ human rights advocacy and abuses in nations with anti-LGBTQ laws, including Egypt’s de facto anti-homosexuality laws. The articles are based on Outright International’s country overviews, which track each nation’s record on LGBTQ rights. In a small way, those overviews fill the gap that …

Plans to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms in Seattle during the World Cup next summer will continue despite objections from the Egyptian and Iranian football federations over the “Pride Match” due to take place in the city. Seattle organisers have confirmed that they are “moving forward as planned” with Pride activities in the city when Egypt face Iran in Group …

The 48th Course for Anglophone African Journalists concluded in Cairo with a heartfelt address by Wabusimba Amiri of Uganda, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues from Liberia, Somalia, Mozambique, and Tanzania. His speech, rich in reflection and gratitude, captured the spirit of unity and transformation that defined the three-week training organized by Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) …