In the nation of Togo, an outdated law allows people to be put in prison for up to three years for even consensual same-sex sexual activity. Help end this by signing this petition.
Mauritania, meanwhile, still has the death penalty as an option for Muslim men who have consensual homosexual sex. While Mauritania has not carried out any executions since 1987, it is one of only three African countries in which gay people may be executed. Sign here demanding this end.
In seven countries, activists and gay people are often beaten or tortured to death by vigilantes, with authorities turning a blind eye to the suffering. Sign this petition to oppose this lawless brutality, and sign this one to tell Sierra Leone that its law allowing gay people to be sentenced to lifetime slavery needs to be repealed.
Namibia is one of only a few African countries in which the majority of residents support LGBTQ rights. However, antiquated laws that are not enforced and go against public opinion must still be repealed and rights granted. Take action here.
The United States can help address these issues if they hear the voice of the public loudly enough. Specifically, President Biden can sanction Egypt here, which runs lifetime labor and torture camps for those convicted of gay sex.
Other countries have laws that apply differently to LGBTQ people. In the Central African Republic, where support for gay rights is relatively high, an old law could allow people to be put in jail for "public expression of love." Sign this petition to express your opposition. In Benin, the age of consent is unequal, arbitrary arrests are common, and protections are nonexistent. Sign here. In six countries, the age of consent is also uneven. Sign this petition.
Progress, however, is being made. Four countries are considering legislation to decriminalize homosexuality. Sign this petition to express your support.
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