Indonesia | President delays draconian extramarital sex ban
Indonesia’s president, Joko Widodo, has delayed the ratification of a controversial new penal code that would criminalise sex outside of marriage, including sex between LGBTQ people.
Israel’s education minister backs gay conversion therapy
There are calls for Israel’s Education Minister, Rafael Peretz, to be fired after he said he believes that gay people can be ‘cured’ through conversion therapy.
Mormon Church reverses extreme anti-LGBTQ policy
In a welcome but still limited move, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has dropped its ban on accepting and baptising the children of LGBTQ Mormons.
South African gay hit film Kanarie to get US release
After a successful run at the local box office, it’s been announced that the award-winning gay-themed Afrikaans film Kanarie will be released in US cinemas.
New York Times: Nakhane one of 10 artists to watch in 2019
Nakhane’s star continues to rise around the world as the New York Times sings the praises of the South African queer musician.
Pope Francis says being gay is a “fashion” plaguing the priesthood
Pope Francis says he’s concerned that priests are in danger of falling victim to the “fashion” of being gay.
Gay rugby icon Gareth Thomas accepts apology for gay bashing
Gareth Thomas, the first openly gay international rugby player, was attacked in a homophobic hate crime over the weekend, but chose not to press charges.
The 2018 Feather Awards In Pictures
The 2018 Feather Awards was a spectacular night of fun and glamour, celebrating allies, achievers and pioneers of African LGBTQ rights.
New LGBTI+ organisation will create umbrella Pride in KZN
A new entity called KZNPride has been established with the aim of representing the LGBTI+ community and associated LGBTI+ organisations in KwaZulu-Natal.
Tanzania | Governor calls on public to turn in gay people
The governor of Dar es Salaam has threatened to start rounding up gay people for violating Tanzania’s moral and religious values.