When will it end? Wedding venues continue to snub gay couples
Wedding venues for hire to the public continue to turn away loving same-sex couples. The most recent case involves the Rosebank Union Church in Sandton. Once again, religious beliefs are being used as a justification for discrimination. The large “non-denominational” church campus offers conference facilities as well as a secondary wedding chapel for hire, “set […]
Meet the gay superhero who’s on Grindr
DC Comics is launching a new monthly comic book featuring a gay superhero who uses dating apps. The gritty and ultra-violent character of Midnighter, who boasts superhuman strength, speed and resilience, was introduced in 1998. He went on to marry fellow male superhero Apollo and even adopted a child. His first standalone comic book series […]
Minister: Malawi won’t end gay sex ban
Malawi’s health minister has insisted that the country will not end its gay sex ban, despite requesting foreign funding to fight HIV, including within the LGBT community. Minister Jean Kalilani stated last week that, “There will be no change in laws on homosexuality.” She added: “It is still a crime to anyone engaging in the […]
Business leaders urged to call out Egypt on LGBT rights
International business leaders have been urged to address the plight of LGBT people at an Egyptian economic conference this week. A number of prominent executives are scheduled to speak at the Egypt Economic Development Conference (EEDC) being held in Sharm El-Sheikh from 13 to 15 March. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has written to these […]