Despite first reported infection, PrEP remains “hugely effective”
Don’t panic, say HIV experts, after the first case of a man becoming infected with HIV while on PrEP for two years was reported on Thursday The 43-year-old Toronto gay man appeared to only recently have been infected after having unprotected sex with multiple partners, despite claiming to use the anti-HIV drug daily as prescribed. […]
Botswana minister praised for calling for end to LGBT discrimination
A government minister in Botswana has urged the country to stop discriminating against gays and lesbians and to consider decriminalising homosexuality. According the Mmegi Online, Assistant Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Botlhogile Tshireletso, spoke out about the LGBT community during the budget speech delivered by the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Kenneth […]
Silent protest planned at Cape Town Pride 2016
Activists who accuse Cape Town Pride of excluding lesbians and LGBTI people of colour, amongst others, will be holding a silent protest at Saturday’s event. Under the banner of the Alternative Inclusive Pride Network, the demonstration will “express discontent and reject Cape Town Pride in its current form as a space of exclusion and disregard for […]
First transgender song nominee boycotts the Oscars
English singer and songwriter Anohni is the first transgender musical performer to be nominated for an Oscar, but she won’t be attending Sunday night’s glamorous event in Hollywood. Her reason? While Anohni’s Manta Ray, from the documentary Racing Extinction, is among songs by nominees such as Lady Gaga in the best Original Song category, she’s […]
Bittersweet victory as Italy’s Senate passes flawed civil union bill
Gay relationships are on track to finally be recognised in Italy after the country’s Senate voted to approve a compromised civil union bill on Thursday night. While not full marriage equality, this is the first time Italian lawmakers have supported the legal recognition of same-sex couples. The bill next needs to be voted on by […]
Watch: SA dance team’s moving take on taboo of male rape
The subject of male rape remains a taboo, thanks to its impact on our social and cultural notions of masculinity. Now, South African dancer and choreographer Ruan de Villiers and director Emil Haarhoff have collaborated on a powerful, beautifully made short film that aims to get us talking and thinking about the issue. Danced to […]