SA’s LGBT community still faces high levels of violence
A report has found that black LGBT South Africans face the highest risk of violence while the Western Cape is the most “out’ province in the country. We’re queer and we’re here! is the declarative title of a new report on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) South Africans which reveals that while tolerance is […]
Watch: Aussie MP proposes to boyfriend in parliament
In what could be a world first, an Australian MP has proposed to his same-sex partner while addressing parliament. During a debate on the introduction of a same-sex marriage bill, Liberal MP, Tim Wilson, 37, fought back tears as he thanked his partner, primary school teacher Ryan Bolger, 34, for the sacrifices he’d made for […]
Tanzania | Woman arrested, another on the run over same-sex kiss
Police in north-western Tanzania have arrested a woman and are hunting for another after they were filmed kissing and hugging at a party. The authorities targeted the first woman, who is from the town of Geita, after a video clip of the same-sex affection was shared on social media. The video is also said to […]