Gay community in monrovia, liberia

Staying undercover has become even more important for John. The message seemed to be aimed at African countries, such as Uganda, which is considering harsher penalties for gay sexual activity. The police had to be called in. Homosexual activity is already a criminal offense in Liberia, but Taylor said the laws need to be strengthened.

Monrovia— Liberians go to the polls today to elect a new crop of leaders to steer the affairs of the country for the next six and nine years respectively. By Gboko Stewart, [email protected]. For the underground LGBT community, access to justice, healthcare, protection, respect of basic human rights continue to be issues that those seeking elected offices are ducking. Abigail Mulbah, 22, is a footballer who identifies as a lesbian.

Biological sex: The biological classification of bodies as female or male based on such factors as external sex organs, internal sexual and reproductive organs, hormones, and chromosomes. Bisexual: The sexual orientation of a person who is sexually and romantically attracted to both women and men. Gay: A synonym for homosexual in many parts of the world; in this report, used specifically to refer to the sexual orientation of a man whose primary sexual and romantic attraction is towards other men. Gender: the social and cultural codes as opposed to biological sex used to distinguish between what a society considers "masculine" or "feminine" conduct.

Archie Ponpon says he has faced a difficult time since founding Modegal. The creation of a group to campaign for gay rights in Liberia has led to a fierce backlash - a house rented by a mother of a campaigner has been burnt down and even the president - last year's Nobel Peace Prize winner - has waded in to say she will never support laws recognising homosexual rights. Archie Ponpon and Abraham Kamara set up the Movement for the Defence of Gays and Lesbians in Liberia Modegal in January to defend the rights of homosexuals in Liberia which, like many countries across Africa, is socially conservative and outlaws homosexual acts. The move became the talk of the town, dominating discussions on radio talk shows, street corner teashops and university campuses in the capital, Monrovia, especially their call for same-sex marriages to be recognised.