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Could the Caribbean island of Curaçao be your next must-see destination?

GAY TIMES takes you on a scenic voyage of Curaçao, the Caribbean island that is an unexpected melting pot of queer joy, art and community. WORDS BY UMAR SARWAR From the outside lens, it’s understandable that there are existing reservations within the queer community on whether it’s safe to step foot onto the Caribbean shores. After all, safety and relaxation are the key pillars to ensure any pleasurable travel experience. But to our pleasant surprise, Curaçao reveals itself as a breath of fresh, queer air. Within our first few moments of…

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Caribbean court overturns colonial-era gay sex ban in Saint Kitts and Nevis

The colonial-era law banning same-sex relations in Saint Kitts and Nevis has been overturned in a “landmark” ruling for the Caribbean country. On 29 August, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court upheld a motion by Jamal Jeffers, a gay man who challenged sections 56 and 57 of the Offences Against the Persons Act, which criminalised acts of “buggery” and “unnatural offences”. The court struck down two offending sections of the act, one of which reads: “Any person who is convicted of the abominable crime of buggery, committed either with mankind or…

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Over 150 religious leaders set to meet regarding new safeguarding principles for the LGBTQ+ community

Religious leaders from around the world plan to discuss Safeguarding Principles for the LGBTQ+ community. On 21 and 22 March, over 150 religious public figures are set to gather at London’s Foreign Office to participate in the 2022 Global Interfaith Commission on LGBT+ Lives Conference (GIC+). The Chief Rabbi of Poland, former President of Ireland, Dr Mary McAleese, and four Anglican Primates are just some of the event’s attendees. During this year’s gathering, the delegates will analyse specially commissioned research regarding the harmful practices of conversion therapy on LGBTQ+ youth.…

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