January 10, Kazakhstan: Despite an election boycott by the only registered political opposition party, Kazakhstan held nationwide elections. The elections have been criticized as uncompetitive. “The campaign was not competitive,…
Malaysian government continues to persecute LGBTQ community
A call for LGBTQ rights was condemned by Malaysian politicians at the International Women’s Day march. Mujahid Yusof Rawa, the minister in charge of religious affairs, said the event was…
This Week Around the World: Oct. 7 – 14
Oct. 7 Romania: The constitutional amendment which would have banned gay marriage failed amid low voter turnout. Only 20.4 percent of the population cast a ballot, thus making the referendum…