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Nigeria | Judge throws out homosexuality charges against 47 men:
A high profile case against 47 men in Nigeria arrested in a Lagos hotel on homosexuality charges has collapsed, but activists fear charges could be reinstated.
LGBTIQ activists face off with Cheeky Palate producers:
A collective of queer activists has met with the producers of the Phat Joe TV show Cheeky Palate over homophobic comments aired in the first episode.
Blvck Queer Block:
Blvck Queer Block (BQB) is a new South African creative, collaborative and authentic performance forum that represents black and queer women on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.
Watch it here! WQMD Season 2 Ep 3 – Homophobia:
What is homophobia? In the third episode of Season 2 of WQMD (We’re Queer My Dear), the team share some of their homophobic experiences.
Eswatini LGBTI await crucial court ruling:
The LGBTI community in Eswatini is waiting to hear if the nation's high court will order the government to finally register an LGBTI rights organisation.
Naomi Campbell’s shout-out to SA’s LGBTIQ+ activism:
None other than British supermodel Naomi Campbell has praised the Thami Dish Foundation for hosting the Global LGBTIQ+ Network Conference in Johannesburg this week.
LGBTQ-inclusive puppet show cancelled by PTA theatre:
The Pierneef Theater in Pretoria has scrapped performances of an inclusive children’s puppet show because of complaints that it includes LGBTQ characters.
It’s finally law! President Cyril Ramaphosa signs Civil Union Amendment Bill:
President Ramaphosa signed the Civil Union Amendment Bill, spurning calls from bigots to reject the legislation.
This is what queer-inclusive sexuality looks like:
A brilliant new South African guide to sex and sexuality is fun, enlightening and totally queer-inclusive and affirming. We spoke to author Tiffany Kagure Mugo.
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Nigeria | Judge throws out homosexuality charges against 47 men
A high profile case against 47 men in Nigeria arrested in a Lagos hotel on homosexuality
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LGBTIQ activists face off with Cheeky Palate producers
A collective of queer activists has met with the producers of the Phat Joe TV show Cheeky Palate
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“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” – Audre
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Watch it here! WQMD Season 2 Ep 3 – Homophobia
Here’s the third episode of Season 2 of WQMD (We’re Queer My Dear) – the award-winning online
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