According to Human Rights Watch, a majority of African countries still consider homosexual acts a crime and, in some cases, punishable by death. We talk to a LGBT rights activist from Cameroon, and get an update on Human Rights Watch’s efforts to safeguard gay rights in Africa and around the world.
International LGBT Rights
According to Human Rights Watch, a majority of African countries still consider homosexual acts a crime and, in some cases, punishable by death. We talk to a LGBT rights activist from Cameroon, and get an update on Human Rights Watch's efforts to safeguard gay rights in Africa and around the world.
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Guests:
Boris Dittrich, advocacy director for the LGBT Rights Program at Human Rights Watch
Steave Nemande, medical doctor and president of the human rights organization Alternatives-Camaroun