LGBTQIA World News Roundup

By Thomas Maxheimer

Germany grants rare humanitarian visa to gay man fleeing Chechnya
At the time of this writing, Germany has granted two rare humanitarian visas for gay men escaping persecution in Chechnya. More are expected in the coming months reports Der Tagesspiegel.

Gay man wins election for Irish prime minister
The gay son of an Indian immigrant was elected to Ireland’s Fine Gael party and will likely be the next prime minister.

In US and Abroad, a Worrisome Time for LGBTQ Activists
Mass detentions in Nigeria and Bangladesh, murders and violence against LGBT+ people in the Indonesia and Chechnya, all highlight the fact that in 70 countries across the globe, being gay is a crime and very dangerous.

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