By Tricia Boucher
New Zealand passes law to erase historical gay sex convictions
Homosexuality was decriminalized in 1986, but many people still have a record. Lawmakers are now clearing records and have apologized to those convicted.
Malaysian university forum to ‘convert’ LGBT students draws criticism
The Muslim Student Association at University Sains in Malaysia held a forum to convert LGBT students. Homosexual sex is illegal in Malaysia.
Costa Rica vote halts march of religious conservatism
Center-left candidate, Carlos Alvarado Quesada, defeated his conservative evangelical opponent – who was extremely critical of same-sex marriage – by a resounding 20 point margin.
