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It’s not safe: My Grindr Gang experience: Members of the so-called Grindr Gang continue to actively prey on queer men in South Africa. A survivor recounts his recent experience.

Malaysia: Music festival stopped after The 1975’s same-sex kiss: The authorities in Malaysia halted a performance by The 1975 after lead singer Matty Healy kissed a male bandmate on stage.

LGBTQ+ and MSM mental health must be prioritised: OUT LGBT Well-being is shining a light on the mental health challenges faced by LGBTQ+ and MSM communities this July.

Protest against EFF lecture by homophobic professor at UCT: LGBTIQA+ groups and UCT staff and students will protest against the upcoming public lecture by homophobic Kenyan professor Patrick Lumumba.

Study: Gay sex common among male monkeys: A study finds that same-sex sexual behaviour is widespread among male rhesus monkeys adding to further evidence that it's very common in nature.

Russia: Bill violates trans rights, intensifying LGBTQ+ crackdown: Russia continues on a regressive path of oppressing its LGBTQ+ community with a bill that poses a serious threat to the rights and well-being of transgender individuals.

Malawi: Churches promote anti-LGBTQ+ hate and misinformation: Church groups in Malawi held marches to protest against homosexuality and same-sex marriage, spreading lies about the LGBTQ+ community.

South Africa’s new equal Marriage Bill has been published: Home Affairs has published a draft new Marriage Bill which would make all monogamous and polygamous marriages equal in South Africa.

Turkey’s crackdown on Pride marches triggers mass detentions: Human Rights Watch has condemned the Turkish government's aggressive actions against Pride marches after police detain 113 individuals.

Steve Hofmeyr funds to benefit Eastern Cape LGBTIQ+ community group: A portion of the money Steve Hofmeyr had to pay in his hate speech settlement is going to support an LGBTIQ organisation in the Eastern Cape.