Holding a rainbow flag and dressed in hijab, an LGBT supporter makes a political statement at the Gay Pride March in Istanbul on June 19, 2011. Turkey is the only Muslim-majority country that permits such an event. - (Jodi Hilton/GlobalPost)
The Rainbow Struggle
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
From the streets of New York City to the townships of South Africa, the LGBT rights movement and its opposition are engaged in an unprecedented international battle. The GroundTruth Project in partnership with the Ford Foundation presents an ongoing series of reports from key locations at this pivotal time in history, telling highly personal, often overlooked stories from the fight.
This Special Report, produced by The GroundTruth Project, was published on GlobalPost.com in 2012.
Same-sex marriage legal, Argentinians ready to fight for full equality
‘Honor killing’ targets Turkey’s LGBTs
Mounting violence haunts South Africa’s gays and mobilizes activists
The Rainbow Struggle: A primer for the global gay rights battle
The making of Dan Choi
