LGBTQ Rights Worldwide: UN Honors Advocates as Senegal Arrests 72 Men | This Gay Week

The Karel Show · Aug 13, 2026 · 1h 2m · transcript

LGBTQ Rights Worldwide: UN Honors Advocates as Senegal Arrests 72 Men | This Gay Week

LGBTQ rights are making headlines worldwide. Scott Jacobsen of The Good Men Project joins Karel live from Ukraine for a new edition of “This Gay Week,” examining major stories affecting LGBTQ+ people and communities around the globe.

In this episode:

The United Nations honors five people for their extraordinary service.

Senegal arrests 72 men accused under laws targeting same-sex activity.

Long Beach, California, moves ahead with plans for a new Pride-themed float.

Karel and Scott examine more LGBTQ news…