Kenyan Anglican Church suspends five priests on gay sex claims
The Anglican Church of Kenya has suspended five priests who’ve been accused of engaging in homosexuality. According to local media, the five men are from the towns of Othaya, Karatina, Murang’a and Nyeri in the Mt. Kenya West Diocese. The news was announced by Bishop Joseph Kagunda who said that witnesses had come forward with […]
Hundreds brave the rain for Ekurhuleni Pride 2015
Last Saturday saw hundreds marking the seventh annual Ekurhuleni Pride at Germiston Lake, outside of Johannesburg. Despite the grey skies and rain, the Pride boasted its largest turnout to date, said organiser Ntsupe Mohapi, from the group Epoc LGBTI. This year’s outing was the first time the Pride was held in Germiston’s busy business centre rather […]
KZN “gays spread HIV” mayor unexpectedly resigns
The KwaZulu-Natal mayor who claimed that gay men were responsible for spreading HIV and vowed to “clamp down” on homosexuality has resigned. The Reverend James Mthethwa, ANC Mayor of the Umzinyathi District, was quoted as saying last month that gay men brought shame on the community and that people should be warned about “the dangers […]
Gauteng Health MEC opens LGBTI clinic in Tshwane
Gauteng’s MEC for Health, Qedani Mahlangu, has opened a groundbreaking new clinic in Tshwane, catering to the needs of groups at high risk of HIV infection. On Thursday 3 September, MEC Mahlangu cut the ribbon to officially inaugurate the TEN81 Centre, located at the offices of OUT LGBT Well-being in Hatfield. She was accompanied by […]
First LGBTI protection laws in Thailand
New legislation that protects LGBTI people from discrimination came into effect in Thailand on Wednesday. The law, officially titled the Gender Equality Act B.E. 2558, prevents discrimination on the basis of gender and is inclusive of LGBTI people. The act was launched at a three-day workshop last week, which focused on its practical implementation in […]