Londoners protest Chechnya’s gay concentration camps
Hundreds have protested near the Russian embassy in London over reports that the Chechnyan government has been arresting and torturing gay men. The event on Thursday was organised by Pride in London and follows an open letter that the organisation sent to Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson calling on the British government to assist the LGBT+ […]
Saudi Arabia must investigate transgender woman’s death
Human Rights Watch has called for Saudi Arabia to investigate the death and alleged torture of a Pakistani transgender woman at a police station. The authorities should also immediately release five Pakistanis who remain in detention on suspicion of committing morality related “offences,” said the organisation. On February 26, local media reported that Saudi police […]
No action taken against principal who outed ‘lesbian’ pupils
It appears that the principal accused of the homophobic abuse of 38 high school pupils in the Eastern Cape will not face any disciplinary action. It was reported last month that Principal Nomampondomise Kosani of Ulwazi High School ‘outed’ the girls, aged 14 to 18, as lesbians to their parents, guardians and teachers after two […]
Step into an LGBTQ+ wonderland with Pink Loerie 2017
Knysna’s forests will be filled with fantastical fairies, bears, princes, princesses, (frogs too), kings and fabulous queens for the Malebooth Pink Loerie Mardi Gras and Arts Festival 2017, powered by MambaOnline.com and Exonika. From 26 April to 1 May 2017, South Africa’s most beautiful town will once again host the annual celebration of all things […]