Gay man in iran

The Home Office previously admitted that lesbian, gay and bisexual refugees could be persecuted if sent to Rwanda, but still plans to fly them there. Article 3 is freedom from torture or inhumane or degrading treatment. Is the Home Office report wishful thinking?

Iran sentences two LGBT activists to death

The Hengaw Organization for Human Rights reported that they were accused of promoting homosexuality, promoting Christianity and communicating with media opposed to the Islamic Republic. Iran's judiciary later confirmed the sentences, but said they were connected to human trafficking and not activism.

Iran: Murder of gay man highlights dangers of state-sanctioned abuses against LGBTI people

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Which countries impose the death penalty on gay people?

Between and , at least 35 people were executed or murdered for their gay identity by the Ansar al Sharia militant group, which is affiliated with al Qaeda. In , a trans woman was detained, tortured and whipped in chastisement of her gender expression before fleeing the country.