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LGBTQ+ hate crimes on the rise in the United States: America's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has revealed an alarming increase in hate crimes targeting the LGBTQ+ community.
Nomvula Chenene murder case finally set to go to trial: After months of delays, a trial date has finally been set in the case against Sizwe Buthelezi, who's accused of murdering Nomvula Chenene.
SA Human Rights Commission’s school uniforms report welcomed: An LGBTIO+ group has applauded the SA Human Rights Commission for its rejection of discriminatory gender-based school uniform policies.
SAHRC: Gender binary school uniform policies must end: In a landmark report, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has declared that
India: Supreme Court affirms queer couples, stops short of marriage equality: In a decision that's left millions deeply disappointed, the Supreme Court of India has declined to legalise same-sex marriage.
Eswatini govt defies Supreme Court LGBTIQ+ ruling: The government of Eswatini is defying a Supreme Court ruling ordering it to reconsider its refusal to register an LGBTIQ+ rights organisation.
South Africa’s Graeme Reid named UN LGBTI watchdog: South African activist and academic Graeme Reid has been named the new UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.
Seven “Grindr Gang” accused appear in court: The seven "Grindr Gang" men accused of kidnapping and assaulting a Wits student, whom they targeted on Grindr, will remain behind bars.
Kenya: Amnesty Integrational warns of dangerous anti-LGBTIQ+ radicalisation: Amnesty International has expressed profound disquiet over the growing wave of radical anti-LGBTIQ+ sentiment in Kenya, both online and in the streets.
Cape Town: Religious queerphobes take down Cathedral Pride flag: A group of self-proclaimed Christians illegally removed the Pride flag outside St. George's Cathedral in Cape Town, claiming the church is "infested."