Global Queer News

March 8–15, 2019

Saint Martin, 2018. Photo courtesy of Tushar Malik.

State of the World…

Breakthroughs and setbacks defined the queer world this week. A third person was cured of HIV in Germany. The United States passed various bills to advance LGBTQ rights, including banning conversion therapy, discrimination, and hate crimes; however, Trump’s transgender military restriction begins next month. In Egypt, an 18-year old trans activist was arrested, and in Mexico a trans woman was murdered as she was thrown from a moving truck. Positively, Germany began offering compensation to men who faced criminal investigations under historically anti-gay laws, and London mayor Sadiq Khan called on the United Kingdom for urgent, fully-funded PrEP. Additionally, two ex-policemen were arrested over the murder of Marielle Franco, a black, gay activist murdered in Brazil last year. This week shows us how vast and relentless queer advocacy is, but that the justice system can be used as a tool to change societies built on inequality.

#1: Third person in the world ‘cured’ of HIV just days after the second

#2: Brazil: Two ex-policemen arrested over murder of Marielle Franco

#3: Trump administration announces limits on transgender troops

#4: London mayor Sadiq Khan calls on UK government to urgently fully fund PrEP

#5: Germany pays compensation to people investigated under anti-gay laws

#6. Bollywood actress opens India’s first LGBTI health center

#7: Trans teen arrested at home by police, facing rape in an Egypt prison cell

This synthesis is for those interested in LGBTI+ action around the world. Global Queer News is founded by Cody Freeman. Sources were compiled by Kenny Nguyen, Cody Freeman, Caitlin Thomas.