Angeline Jackson is a human rights activist and executive director of Quality Citizenship Jamaica (QCJ). In 2006, Time magazine called Jamaica “the most homophobic place on earth.” The country was experiencing excessive violence and hate crimes against gays and lesbians. read more
In 2006, Time magazine called Jamaica “the most homophobic place on earth.” The country was experiencing excessive violence and hate crimes against gays and lesbians. Three years later, a friend and I were robbed and sexually assaulted in Jamaica. We are both lesbians. read more
But the truth is, Jamaica is one of the most homophobic countries in the world. In fact, in 2006, the Times Magazine named Jamaica “The Most Homophobic Country in the World”. We’ve come a long way since then, but not as far as we like to believe. read more
Nigeria is the most homophobic country in the world, according to a 2013 poll, which found 97 percent of citizens think society should not accept homosexuality. The laws reflect that: Same-sex couples face up to 14 years in prison and even public displays of same-sex affection are illegal. read more