Uganda: Court Orders Mayor to Pay for Torture of 20 Over Homosexuality
Activists in Uganda welcome a court ruling holding a former mayor liable for torturing 20 young men arrested on homosexuality charges.
Honor Mhlaba Murder Case Highlights IPV in LGBTIQ+ Community
IPV within the LGBTIQ+ community is rarely discussed, but the tragic murder of a young Pretoria man has brought the issue into sharp focus.
Historic: Namibia’s Two Out Queer Candidates Standing for Parliament
Namibia’s elections make history with two out and proud queer candidates running for public office, a first for the nation and its LGBTIQ+ community.
Nigeria: Mob Beats and Humiliates Men Over Homosexuality Claims
Disturbing videos show four young men being beaten by a mob in the Nigerian city of Benin after they were accused of same-sex intimacy.
“When Will This Violence End?” Global Murders of Transgender People on the Rise
The number of transgender individuals murdered globally has risen sharply, which activists say reflects the impact of anti-rights movements.
Yes, It’s Helen Zille in Drag!
South African politician Helen Zille, who’s been accused of transphobia, has undergone an astonishing drag transformation for Die Tollie & Manila Show.
Hope and Defiance Mark Opening of ILGA World Conference
Powerful South Africa and international speakers opened the ILGA World Conference amid growing global repression against LGBTIQ+ communities.
ILGA World Conference: Global LGBTIQ+ Gathering Kicks Off in Cape Town
The 2024 ILGA World Conference, one of the largest global gatherings of LGBTIQ+ activists and allies, has commenced in Cape Town.
Date Set for Trial of Johannesburg Grindr Gang Suspects
Activists have welcomed the setting of a trial date for the seven men accused of being part of the so-called “Grindr gang.”
USA: Horrified LGBTQ+ Community Braces for Another Trump Presidency
The prospect of a second Trump administration has left America’s LGBTQ+ community bracing for renewed threats to its rights and freedoms.