Homophobia

Iran, Egypt decry World Cup 'Pride Match' as Seattle locals have no plans to tone down celebrations

"They're not going to turn off the World Cup on state television in Iran or Egypt to block out a Pride flag in the audience," Cairns said.

WHILE HAVING qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Iran’s national soccer federation stated that participation in the tournament is now in doubt amid the current US and Israeli strikes.
Israeli flag and rainbow flag being waved at Tel Aviv Pride Parade, June 25 2021

Anti-LGBTQ violence in Israel rose sharply in 2025, national queer and trans violence report finds

Paivi Rasanen (R), member of the Finnish Parliament, testifies during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on "Europe's Threat to American Speech and Innovation" on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on February 4, 2026.

Finland's Supreme Court fines MP for calling homosexuality 'developmental disorder'

File photo: Ugandan Members of Parliament stand as they participate during the passing of the anti-Homosexuality bill, at a sitting inside the Parliament Buildings in Kampala, Uganda May 2, 2023.

Uganda abandons prosecution in first 'aggravated homosexuality' case under controversial 2023 law


Government funded Canada Muslim org hosts anti-LGBTQ, pro-terrorism speakers

One speaker has said in the past that all homosexuals deserve the death penalty, and another praised terrorist attacks from the recent terrorism wave in Israel.

Toronto Skyline

IDF officer removes LGBTQ+ Pride flag in northern Israel

The IDF stated that the officer's behavior "does not reflect the values of the IDF."

Pride flag at Jerusalem Pride march, June 2021

Israeli right-wing magazine decries 'LGBT-stan' and 'LGBT religion'

The publication is the latest incident to stir outrage from the LGBTQ+ community in Israel this month.

Pride flag at Jerusalem Pride march, June 2021

Technion rabbi calls LGBTQ+ students antithesis of Holocaust victims

Between 5,000 to 15,000 men were sent to concentration camps as "homosexual offenders" during the Holocaust.

The LGBT community marks the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day, Meir Park in Tel Aviv, on May 1, 2019

Antisemitic slurs hurled at players in Massachusetts high school baseball game

Franklin High School in Massachusetts hosted Sharon High for a baseball game when some Franklin fans began shouting derogatory insults at Sharon High players. 

 Franklin High School (public high school located in Franklin, Massachusetts, USA)

Gay couple attacked by yeshiva students in Jerusalem

Yeshiva students cursed at the couple outside their home, saying "Get out of here, Jerusalem is not for you."

Pride flag at Jerusalem Pride march, June 2021

As Taliban threats grow, LGBT+ Afghans struggle for work and food

Checkpoints have become hotspots, the LGBT+ people said, with armed Taliban guards searching people's phones for any evidence that would reveal their sexuality or gender identity.

LGBTQ flag

Man charged for antisemitic banner hung over California overpass

The defendant, identified as 40-year-old Robert Frank Wilson, is also facing charges for assaulting his neighbor while shouting homophobic slurs on November 10.

A gavel in a court of law

Thousands of LGBTQ+ Israelis receive messages saying they 'deserve death'

Thousands of LGBTQ+ Israelis received text messages saying they "deserve severe punishment, death and deportation."

LGBT flag on Jerusalem's King George Street, July 31, 2018

Treatment of LGBTQ people across Middle East examined in new report

Lethal homophobia exists in a number of Muslim-majority countries, according to the report, and the death penalty is a common punishment for same-sex activity in multiple countries.

The rainbow flag, commonly known as the gay pride flag or LGBT pride flag, is seen during the first Gay Pride parade in Skopje, North Macedonia June 29, 2019