Spanish Supreme Court Expands Rights for LGBT+ Asylum Seekers in Ceuta and Melilla
31 July 2020
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday on the freedom of movement in Spain for holders of an asylum seeker card in Ceuta and Melilla.
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Human Rights Watch Urges Morocco to Address LGBTQ Rights Crisis
25 July 2020
Faced with the "precarious" situation of LGBTQ people in Morocco, Human Rights Watch has issued an urgent call to the country’s authorities. The organization is demanding more (…)
Moroccan Journalist’s Accuser Speaks Out, Alleges AMDH Endangered His Life
7 June 2020
Adam Muhammed, the alleged victim of sexual assault by the editor-in-chief of the daily Akhbar al-Yaoum, Souleimane Raissouni, breaks his silence. In a letter published on (…)
Moroccan LGBTQ+ Groups Rally Behind Alleged Rape Victim in High-Profile Case
29 May 2020
In a statement published on social networks, several groups defending the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in Morocco expressed their support for Adam Muhammed, who would have (…)
Study: 16% of LGBT Moroccans Active in Political Parties Despite Discrimination
21 May 2020
Moroccan homosexuals are active in political parties and human rights organizations. 16% of them are very active in political parties, even though their rejection remains in (…)
Moroccan Author Pens Open Letter to LGBTQ Youth Amid Pandemic Challenges
17 May 2020
In a letter, the Moroccan writer, Abdellah Taïa, addresses the LGBTQ community in general and young gay people in particular in Morocco. He talks about the difficulties faced (…)
Moroccan Trans Influencer Apologizes for Unintended Outing of Gay Men
16 May 2020
The Moroccan transgender influencer residing in Turkey, Sofia Taloni, who launched a campaign of denigration against the LGBT community in Morocco, apologized on Wednesday, May (…)
Morocco Launches Investigation into Data Leak Targeting LGBT Community
26 April 2020
Private data targeting the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community have leaked and are causing controversy in the kingdom. The police, who have taken up the (…)
Moroccan LGBT Community Faces Online Harassment Amid Lockdown
20 April 2020
The Moroccan LGBT community says it is the victim of lynching on social networks during this confinement period and is organizing a counterattack. It is preparing to launch a (…)
Morocco Faces Pressure to Decriminalize Homosexuality as Penal Code Reform Looms
14 December 2019
In recent weeks, human rights defenders have spoken out, calling for the outright repeal of laws criminalizing adultery and homosexuality in Morocco.