Discovery Health to Review Transgender Healthcare Access After Landmark Member Vote

Discovery Health will review transgender healthcare access after members backed a landmark motion on equitable medical scheme benefits.
Senegal Changes Constitution to Ban Same-Sex Marriage Amid LGBTQ+ Rights Crackdown

Senegal amends its Constitution to ban same-sex marriage as the government expands its crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and organisations.
LGBTIQ+ School Guidelines Near Completion, but Concerns Grow Over Lack of Legal Force

South Africa’s LGBTIQ+ school guidelines near completion, but rights groups fear they won’t fully protect LGBTQ+ learners from exclusion and abuse.
South Africa Launches New Coalition to Decriminalise Personal Drug Use

South Africa launches a coalition to decriminalise personal drug use, promoting health, human rights and evidence-based reform.
Turkey Bans Gay Cruise from Docking Following LGBTQ+ Pride Arrests

Turkey bans a gay cruise from docking, citing “moral values”, after dozens are arrested in two cities for holding LGBTQ+ Pride marches.
Queer Health: Viral Hepatitis – What You Need to Know

Learn the symptoms, risks, vaccines and treatment for viral hepatitis in gay, bi and other MSM. Protect yourself with testing and prevention.
Niger Launches LGBTQ+ Crackdown as Dozens Arrested Under New Anti-Gay Law

Niger arrests dozens under a new anti-LGBTQ+ law, prompting fear, arrests and growing human rights concerns in West Africa.
How South Africans View LGBTI People Today: A Decade of Changing Attitudes Revealed

A major new report reveals the size of South Africa’s LGBTI population while tracking how attitudes towards LGBTI people have changed over 10 years.
Spain Moves to Criminalise Conversion Therapy with Prison Penalties

Spain moves to criminalise conversion therapy, with lawmakers approving penalties including prison for practices targeting LGBTQ+ people.
Human Rights Watch Warns of Deteriorating Rights for LGBT People in China

Human Rights Watch warns LGBT rights are deteriorating in China amid growing censorship of Pride events, films and social media.