Global Anti-LGBT Headlines 2015

On Friday, Ireland became the first country in the world to vote on same-sex marriage in a national referendum. But as Ireland moves towards greater equality, many other countries are moving in the opposite direction. Here is a snapshot of gay rights around the globe.

 

Syrians have been thrown from high buildings and beheaded by ISIS because of their perceived sexual orientation. Arwa Damon documents some of the cases.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr7d1sTDNts

 

Ali Velshi discusses cultural differences with Abdallah Al-Mouallimi, Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations