Randy Berry: I am hopeful for LGBTI equality in Africa
Randy Berry, America’s first ever Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons, recently made an official visit to Southern Africa, meeting with officials, civil society activists and journalists in Botswana, Malawi, Namibia and South Africa. Appointed to the historic position early last year by the Obama administration, Berry has already visited dozens of […]
UN launches stamps promoting LGBT equality
The United Nations’ Free & Equal campaign has unveiled six commemorative postage stamps to promote LGBT equality. The stamps were produced by the UN Postal Administration (UNPA) for the campaign, which is a project of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. Designed by artist and art director Sergio Baradat, the LGBT […]
Ugandan businesswoman arrested for lesbian sex
A Ugandan woman, described as a “top businesswoman”, has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a younger female partner. According to local media, she was taken into custody by police in the Bukomansimbi District in central Uganda on 20 January. The woman, who we have chosen not to name, has been charged with “unnatural […]