One victim forced to pay $600 for release
MJC also called for excommunication or “takfir,” with the punishment being death for any Muslim found to be a member of the LGBTQ community
Respondents in 15 countries participated in Ichikowitz Family Foundation poll
Sharia court in Bauchi state issued ruling on July 1
Mpho Falithenjwa died by suicide after he was bullied for being gay
Consensual same-sex sexual relations remain criminalized in country
Many of those in attendance acknowledged the harsh realities facing community members that include gender-based violence
Homosexuality remains criminalized in West African country
Homosexuality remains criminalized in West Africa country
April 29 ruling upheld decision not to allow group to register
