PARENTS SUE TO “CURE” GAY TEEN
The parents of a 15-year-old New Jersey boy are suing for the right to try to “cure” him of his homosexuality. In August, New Jersey became the second US state after California to pass a law banning gay conversion therapy for minors as a harmful practice, Critics claim that the ban interferes in the rights […]
“LOVE, NOT HATE” CAMPAIGN LAUNCH
Ahead of the annual 16 Days of Activism, OUT – the Tshwane-based Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) health, well-being and human rights organisation – has announced the launch of a groundbreaking hate crimes programme. The programme addresses gender- and sexual orientation-based violence perpetrated against LGBTI people; a phenomenon that has become increasingly common […]
COURT TO REVIEW SODOMY LAW
In a surprising – and potentially game-changing – step, the Malawi High Court has decided to review the constitutionality of the country’s ‘sodomy’ laws, which criminalise consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex. Announced in an advert in the Nation newspaper, the landmark move to review the cases of three individuals, who were […]
US PRO-GAY LAW MAY BE BLOCKED
While there’s celebration that a proposed law that will bar discrimination against gay and lesbian Americans in the workplace has moved forward, its future remains uncertain. On Monday, the US Senate voted 61 to 30 to consider the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), with strong support from Democrats and some Republican senators. This process sets up […]
WATCH: KIDS REACT TO GAY MARRIAGE
A wildly entertaining and revealing video showing children’s responses to gay marriage proposals has gone viral. The video was produced by brothers Benny and Rafi Fine, who’ve made a name for themselves with their humorous “react” online videos. Their new Kids React to Gay Marriage video shows a group of youngsters – ranging from ages 5 […]
MOVEMBER: YOUR PROSTATE’S HEALTH
This Movember don’t only grow your moustache in support of men’s health (that’s the easy part) but also make sure you get your prostate checked out – especially if you’re over 40. That’s because men over the age of 40 have a real risk of suffering from prostate enlargement, and possibly cancer. Often a taboo […]