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Muhsin Hendricks’ Murder: Ramaphosa Calls for Justice: President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern that the murder of gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks may have been motivated by hate.
Horror as Muhsin Hendricks, “World’s First Gay Imam,” Assassinated in Gqeberha: South Africa’s LGBTQ+ community is in shock after the assassination of Cape Town’s Muhsin Hendricks, known as the world’s first out gay imam.
A Matter of Consent: 1 in 5 LGBTQ+ People Sexually Assaulted in LGBTQ+ Venues: An alarmingly high number of LGBTQ+ people in the UK have experienced sexual assault in spaces meant to be safe for the queer community.
Indonesia: 56 Arrested in Raid on “Same-Sex Party”: Authorities in Indonesia continue to crackdown on LGBTQ+ individuals using anti-pornography laws to violate their right to privacy.
Tunisia: LGBTI Community Under Fire Amid Wave of Arrests: Dozens of LGBTI people have been arrested across Tunisia in what’s been described as a severe crackdown on the country’s queer community.
Cape Town Pride Unveils 2025 Pride Festival Calendar: Cape Town Pride has unveiled details of this year’s 3-week-long festival which runs from the 6th of February to the 2nd of March 2025.
Number of Young LGB People on the Rise in the UK: The number of young LGB people continues to grow in the UK, marking a shift in societal visibility and acceptance.
SA and International Groups Condemn US Foreign Aid Halt: Several groups condemn the Trump administration's irresponsible decision to halt the provision of HIV and other health services worldwide.
Trump Transgender Military Ban Already Facing Legal Challenges: President Trump has reinstated his ban on trans individuals serving in the US military, a move that's sparked at least two legal challenges.
LGBTIQ+ Community Mourns Intersex Activist Dimakatso “Garfield” Sebidi: South Africa's LGBTIQ+ community is mourning the loss of Dimakatso "Garfield" Sebidi, an intersex rights pioneer and fearless advocate.