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LGBTQIA+ South Africans Face “Indignities and Abuse” in Public Health System:
A new study reveals a crisis in South Africa's public health system for individuals using drugs, sex workers, and LGBTQIA+ people.
US Psychological Association Backs Gender-affirming Care for Transgender Youth:
The American Psychological Association adopts a landmark policy supporting evidence-based care for transgender children and adolescents.
Dark Day for Africa as Ghana Votes to Make Being LGBTIQ Illegal:
The queer community in Ghana has been plunged into crisis after MPs passed an appalling bill that will jail people for up to three years, simply for being LGBTIQ.
Ghana: Human Rights Groups Speak Out Against Imminent Anti-LGBTIQ+ Bill:
In a last-ditch united show of opposition, a coalition of human rights groups has urged the Parliament of Ghana to reconsider its imminent passage of an anti-LGBTIQ+ bill.
Jacob Zuma Doubles Down on Election Homophobia:
South Africa's former President, Jacob Zuma, has again targeted the LGBTIQ+ community, describing same-sex relationships as a disgrace.
Limpopo Education Dept Affirms Commitment to LGBTQI+ Learners:
While downplaying discrimination against a trans learner, the Limpopo Education Department commits to safer schools for LGBTQI+ learners.
Namibia: Alleged Rape Incident Used to Attack LGBTIQ+ Community:
A controversy has erupted in Namibia after the alleged rape of a teenager by a politician was weaponised against the LGBTIQ+ community.
Residence Accused of Discriminating Against Transgender Wits Student:
Wits LGBTIQ+ student group filles a complaint with the SA Human Rights Commission against a residence for discriminating against a trans student.
Limpopo LGBTIQ+ Learner Bullied and Denied Education Over Gender Identity:
Another incident has come to light concerning the mistreatment of an LGBTIQ+ learner who's been bullied and denied the right to education.
Caribbean: Court Upholds Same-Sex Intimacy Ban in St Vincent and the Grenadines:
In a blow to the Caribbean LGBTIQ+ community, the High Court in St Vincent and the Grenadines rejects a bid to legalise same-sex intimacy.