LGBTQIA World News Roundup

By Tricia Boucher

Criminal code revamp plan sends chill through Indonesia’s LGBT community

Indonesia, pushed by Islamic fundamentalists and politicians looking to gain the conservative vote, is working towards criminalizing same sex relationships.

Bermuda becomes first jurisdiction in the world to repeal same-sex marriage

Bermuda’s Senate and House of Assembly voted to legalize same-sex marriage in December, but the Governor has now repealed it, and replaced it with “domestic partnership”.

Why one man in South Africa challenged homophobia

Oratile Keith, a student and fashion stylist in South Africa has defended a twitter user whose question “What will you do if your son comes out as gay?” has received abuse and threats in response.

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