LGBTQIA World News Roundup

By Tricia Boucher

Turkish capital bans LGBT cinema, exhibitions

LGBT-themed films and exhibitions have been banned in Ankara, Turkey.  While homosexuality is not a crime in Turkey, Pride parades have been banned in Istanbul for the last two years.

Australian voters approve gay marriage

After a hard-fought battle, Australian voters approved gay marriage by a 24% margin.  Now it is up to the parliament to put the voice of the people to law.

Nigeria’s Nasty Boy: ‘People in my law class thought I worked for a porn site’

A lawyer in Nigeria started a website documenting unconventional lives in Nigeria, a country known for its rigid gender roles.  While cross-dressing is not illegal, Nigerian culture is not accepting of gender fluid expression.

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