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Sexual Offences in the Commonwealth: Issues, Good Practice & Advances in Reform | Human Dignity Trust We use the law to defend the human rights of LGBT people globally

Check out HDT's legal snapshot on sexual offences legislation and reform in the Commonwealth: www.humandignitytrust.org/resources/se...

Commonwealth Day 2026: Criminalisation of same-sex intimacy harms LGBT people in over half of the Commonwealth | Human Dignity Trust Governments must ‘accelerate action’ to eradicate discriminatory laws, says HDT

#CommonwealthDay 2026: Criminalisation of same-sex intimacy harms #LGBT people in over half of the Commonwealth. HDT calls on governments to ‘accelerate action’ to eradicate discriminatory laws @teabraun.bsky.social
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A History of LGBT Criminalisation | Human Dignity Trust Over 500 years of outlawing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Despite the ongoing challenge – 65 countries still criminalise LGBT people, with others considering regressive criminal laws – our timeline underscores a compelling reason for hope. humandignitytrust.org/lgbt-the-law... #LGBTHM

Uganda | Human Dignity Trust Uganda criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men and between women. Sentences include a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

For further information on the criminalisation of consensual same-sex intimacy in #Uganda, please visit our country profile: www.humandignitytrust.org/country-prof...

Museveni’s poll win challenged in court “The petitioner (Mr Kasibante), dissatisfied and aggrieved by the conduct of the elections held on January 15, 2026 for the position of President of the Republic of Uganda, hereby challenges the...

While the legitimacy of Thursday's election in #Uganda is called into question, Yoweri Museveni, the architect of the anti-homosexuality act (AHA), remains in power. What next for the #LGBT community of Uganda? www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/...

Article featuring the Human Dignity Trust and their Head of Legal, Ariane Adam, in the local Cook Islands newspaper, 'Cook Islands News'.

This month, Ariane Adam, HDT’s Head of Legal, was invited by a Cook Island’s Parliament member to facilitate a hate crimes workshop. Civil society/ government representatives gathered to discuss developing hate crime legislation, which bolsters the legal protections of vulnerable communities.

Criminalising same-sex intimacy between men hinders access to HIV treatment; increases transmission, says HDT | Human Dignity Trust HIV transmission falsely used as justification to maintain criminalising laws

HDT recently issue a press release to mark World AIDS Day 2025 which you can find here www.humandignitytrust.org/news/crimina...

Read our resource 'Criminalising Homosexuality and Public Health: Adverse Impacts on the Prevention and Treatment of HIV and AIDS' www.humandignitytrust.org/wp-content/u...

How LGBTQ+ rights funding collapsed in 2025 | Context by TRF The U.S. and other countries cut funding for LGBTQ+ rights as a global backlash spreads, but activists vow to keep up their work

Read this insightful article in Context, 'How LGBTQ+ rights funding collapsed in 2025' to understand how the impact of cuts in USAID/ #PEPFAR funding are affecting #LGBT communities across the globe www.context.news/money-power-...

Read our 2015 publication, Criminalising Homosexuality and Public Health: Adverse Impacts on the Prevention and Treatment of HIV and AIDS - www.humandignitytrust.org/wp-content/u...

Criminalising same-sex intimacy between men hinders access to HIV treatment; increases transmission, says HDT | Human Dignity Trust HIV transmission has falsely been used as justification to maintain laws criminalising LGBT people

News release: Criminalising same-sex intimacy between men hinders access to #HIV treatment; increases transmission, says Human Dignity Trust - www.humandignitytrust.org/news/crimina...

You can also explore our interactive tool which analyses sexual offence laws and highlights where protections for women fall short: www.humandignitytrust.org/reform

Front cover of the Human Dignity Trust's Report, Breaking the Silence - The Criminalisation of Lesbian and Bisexual Women and its Impacts. Second Edition. Photo features Charrice Talbert and M. Simone Hill, President and Vice President of PETAL, a lesbian and bisexual women’s organisation in Belize. Credit: Human Dignity Trust

On this #InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen, we’re highlighting that 41 countries still criminalise private, consensual sexual activity between women. Read our report Breaking the Silence: Criminalisation of Lesbians and Bisexual Women: humandignitytrust.org/resources/br...

Burkina Faso | Human Dignity Trust Burkina Faso criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men and between women. Sentences include imprisonment between two and five years and a fine of two to ten million francs. LGBT people are reg...

For full detail on the criminalising of consensual same-sex intimacy in #BurkinaFaso, visit our country profile www.humandignitytrust.org/country-prof...

Ministère de la Justice et des Droits Humains 🔴 #À_𝗹𝗮_𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲 👨🏿‍⚖️ 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐈𝐈 : 𝐮𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐧é 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭é 𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐥é𝐞𝐬 Le vendredi 7 novembre 2025, K.M, originaire d'un pays voisin, a comparu...

According to the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights in #BurkinaFaso, a man has been found guilty of “ #homosexuality and related practices” in what is believed to be the first example of prosecution under the recently passed 'Article 210-3'. www.facebook.com/Justice.Droi...

Map of Jurisdictions that Criminalise LGBT People | Human Dignity Trust LGBT people are criminalised in 65 jurisdictions worldwide. Find out where with our map.

At least 13 jurisdictions impose criminal sanctions specifically against people whose gender expression does not align with their sex assigned at birth.

#TransDayofRemembrance

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To mark #TransDayOfRemembrance, we invited Emma Cusdin, a member of the Human Dignity Trust’s Board of Trustees, to share how this important day connects with her deep commitment to raising awareness of trans and non-binary issues. www.humandignitytrust.org/news/transge...

🚨 Repeal 162 Court of Appeal Update 🚨

The appeal challenging Sections 162(a), 162(c), and 165 of the Penal Code, which criminalize consensual same-sex relations, came up today for hearing before the Court of Appeal sitting before Justices Kiage, Achode & Korir, J.A.
#LoveIsHuman #Repeal162

Jamaica | Human Dignity Trust Jamaica criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men. Sentences include a maximum penalty of ten years’ imprisonment with hard labour.

For the full picture on the criminalisation of consensual same-sex intimacy in Jamaica, please visit our country profile: www.humandignitytrust.org/country-prof...

For the full report, click here: www.equalityjamaica.org/wp-content/u...

Screen shot of the front cover of J-Flag Jamaica's report 'Climate Change and the Jamaican LGBTQ+ Population'

#COP30 kicks off today in Brazil, just 2 weeks after Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as one of the largest storms ever recorded. In their study, 'Climate Change and the Jamaican LGBT+ Population', J-Flag, has highlighted the issues facing #LGBT persons. See the links in comments to learn more.

Injustice Exposed: The criminalisation of transgender people and its impacts | Human Dignity Trust We use the law to defend the human rights of LGBT people globally

For further information on the vulnerability of transgender individuals to harassment, discrimination and violence from both state and non-state actors, read HDT's publication, Injustice Exposed: www.humandignitytrust.org/resources/in...

Read DAMJ's statement here: linktr.ee/damj.associa...

For the full picture on criminalisation of consensual same-sex intimacy in Tunisia, please visit our country profile: www.humandignitytrust.org/country-prof...

Image taken from DAMJ's organisational entry on the Frontline Defenders website. https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/organization/damj-tunisian-association-justice-and-equality

The Tunisian Association for Justice and Equality (DAMJ) has reported that some 71 LGBT persons, the majority of whom are transgender women, have been arrested recently in certain regions in #Tunisia. Many have already been sentenced. See the links in comments to learn more.

States at UN review Urge Malawi to Decriminalise and Protect LGBTIQ+ Persons from Torture and Discrimination At Malawi’s UN Human Rights Review, States urged decriminalising same-sex relations and ending torture and discrimination against LGBTIQ+ persons.

Full REDRESS report here: redress.org/news/states-...

For further information on the criminalisation of consensual same-sex intimacy in Malawi, please visit it our country profile: www.humandignitytrust.org/country-prof...

Image of Malawi delegation member at UN Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review Session. UN Photo/Loey Felipe

According to REDRESS, during Malawi’s session to the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) for its 4th Universal Periodic Review, several UN Member States urged Malawi to decriminalise consensual same-sex relations and take steps to protect LGBT people from harm. See the links in comments to learn more.

Niue (Sexual Offences) Amendment Act 2024 | Human Dignity Trust We use the law to defend the human rights of LGBT people globally

The #Niue Government decriminalised consensual same-sex intimacy in May 2024 by removing several provisions on sexual offences. The government has now published the act. Please check out our resources section and download the 2024 act: www.humandignitytrust.org/resources/ni...

This #ProBonoWeek, we’re celebrating our exceptional pro bono legal teams. Working alongside our Legal Panel and Bar Panel, we’ve helped local activists and civil society organisations on five continents secure more than £22 million in pro bono specialist legal support since 2011.

Nigeria | Human Dignity Trust Nigeria criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men and between women. The gender expression of trans people is also criminalised. Sentences include a maximum penalty of death by stoning.

For full information on the criminalisation of consensual same-sex intimacy in Nigeria, including details of enforcement and of discrimination and violence, please visit our country profile: www.humandignitytrust.org/country-prof...

Hisbah arrests 25 over alleged gay wedding in Kano Religious police have arrested 25 young people accused of organising a gay wedding in socially conservative northern Nigeria

Disturbing reports from #Nigeria on targeted attacks on the #LGBT community. In #Kano, 25 people were arrested after attending a 'gay wedding' bit.ly/4nsZE2y. And in what has been described as the 2nd 'kito killing' in 2 weeks, a young gay man was violently murdered in Port Harcourt bit.ly/3J49KsQ