NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Faces Calls to Take Sustained Action on Uganda’s Anti-LGBTQ Crackdown and Museveni’s Regional Influence
Call on NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to speak out against Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act and the global rise in anti-LGBTQ persecution. Learn why this matters now.
Nigeria Security Crisis 2026: U.S. Embassy Evacuation Highlights Risks for LGBTQ Individuals and Asylum Claims
The United States has authorized the departure of non-essential embassy staff from Abuja in response to escalating security threats across Nigeria, including terrorism, kidnapping, and civil unrest. This development underscores the growing instability in the country and raises serious concerns about the safety of civilians, particularly vulnerable populations such as LGBTQ individuals. For asylum seekers, such official actions by the U.S. government provide critical evidence
Senegal Anti-LGBT Law 2026: Increased Arrests, Criminalization of Advocacy, and Implications for Asylum Claims
AHRC, April 06, 2026. In March 2026, Senegal enacted a new law significantly expanding the criminalization of homosexuality, increasing prison sentences by double, up to ten years and penalizing the “promotion” of LGBTQ identity. The legislation, passed overwhelmingly by parliament and supported by the government, reflects a broader escalation of anti-LGBTQ measures across the region. For individuals in Senegal, the law not only intensifies the risk of arrest and detention b
