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UK: One year on from Supreme Court ruling, confusion and fear persist amongst lack of guidance17 Apr 2026 Press release -
Hungary: Pride organiser faces prison in latest attack on LGBTI rightsThe Pécs District Prosecutor's Office informed Géza Buzás-Hábel that charges had been brought against him for organising Pécs Pride. The prosecutor’s office has referred the case to Pécs District Court which could impose a sentence of up to one year imprisonment.
09 Feb 2026 Press release -
Japan: Last High Court ruling a damaging 'step backwards' on same-sex marriageThe court’s decision today marks a significant step backwards for marriage equality in Japan.
28 Nov 2025 Press release -
UK: Government's updated sex education guidance is welcome but LGBTI+ content 'remains inadequate'UK: Government's updated sex education guidance is welcome but content on LGBTI+ 'remains inadequate'
15 Jul 2025 Press release -
Russia: Book publishers arrested in 'ruthless campaign' against LGBT+ peopleThe case is built on allegations of distributing more than 900 copies of ten LGBT+ themed publications within Russia
15 May 2025 Press release -
Slovakia: Proposed amendments to the Constitution would endanger the lives LGBTIQ+ peopleSlovakia: Proposed amendments to the Constitution would endanger the lives LGBTIQ+ people
08 Apr 2025 Press release -
Wales: Welsh government must 'accelerate action' to deliver commitment on women's rightsWe call on the Welsh government to honour its commitment to incorporate the UN Convention of the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) on International Women's Day 2025.
07 Mar 2025 Press release -
Uganda: 'Drastic' increase in online attacks against LGBTQ people having 'devastating consequences' - New ReportUganda: 'Drastic' increase in online attacks against LGBTQ people having 'devastating consequences' - New Report
23 Oct 2024 Press release -
Hong Kong: LGBTQ+ couples still denied equality one year on from landmark rulingSame-sex relationships still not recognised in law
05 Sep 2024 Press release -
Reflections on the DfE Draft Relationship and Sex Education Guidance from our Youth Collective
Highlighting the issues raised by the 2024 RSHE consultation - which attacks children’s right to education, and the rights of LGBT students - and encouraging you to stand alongside Amnesty UK against it.
10 Jul 2024 Blog post -
Malawi: Court’s decision to keep same-sex relations ban is ‘bitter setback’ for human rights‘The court’s refusal to overturn these laws means LGBTI people in Malawi will continue to face discrimination and persecution simply for who they love’ - Khanyo Farise
28 Jun 2024 Press release -
Namibia: decision to overturn 'sodomy' laws is a victory for human rightsNamibia: decision to overturn 'sodomy' laws is a victory for human rights
21 Jun 2024 Press release -
Thailand: State-backed digital abuse used to silence women and LGBTI activists - new reportEvidence points to Thai government’s involvement in use of highly-invasive Pegasus spyware against activists
16 May 2024 Press release -
Hong Kong: Transgender activist in danger of being sent back to mainland ChinaLai Ke was detained in a psychiatric centre throughout her sentence and denied access to vital medicines
01 Mar 2024 Press release -
Yemen: Huthi authorities sentence seven to stoning and two to crucifixion for homosexual 'crimes'09 Feb 2024 Press release
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UK: Rishi Sunak's PMQs trans jibe was 'sickening'07 Feb 2024 Press release
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Africa: LGBTI people face 'relentless' oppression after surge in discriminatory laws - new briefing31 countries still criminalise consensual same-sex sexual activity
09 Jan 2024 Press release -
Russia: Supreme Court's 'extremist' label for LGBTQ+ groups condemned30 Nov 2023 Press release
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Russia: Move to label LGBT movement extremist opens floodgates to persecution
If enacted any LGBTI person in Russia would be at the mercy of arbitrary measures from the authorities
17 Nov 2023 Press release -
Japan: Court makes 'landmark decision' ruling surgery not required for legal gender changeThe court’s ruling is an important step forward, but the fight for LGBTI rights in Japan remains an uphill battle.
25 Oct 2023 Press release
