Zambia | Two men get 15 years in jail for homosexuality
Two men in Zambia have been jailed for 15 years after being arrested for having sex in the privacy of a hotel room more than two years ago.
Nigeria | 47 men charged with homosexuality granted bail
Forty-seven men who are facing 14 years in prison on charges of homosexuality after “performing gay initiation rites” in Nigeria have been granted bail.
UN awards Cyndi Lauper for her LGBTQ youth advocacy
Legendary music artist and activist Cyndi Lauper has been honoured with a new UN award recognising her work in fighting LGBTQ homelessness.
Here are the top companies for LGBTI+ employees in South Africa
This year’s South African Workplace Equality Index (SAWEI) has revealed the most welcoming companies for LGBTI+ employees to work for in South Africa.
Malaysia | Gay tourists warned after hotel arrests
LGBTQ tourists have been warned about travelling to Malaysia after a gay couple was arrested for “immoral activities” at a hotel.
Getting onto PrEP is also good for your mental health
Alongside driving down HIV infection rates, PrEP may be enhancing the mental health and well-being of gay and bisexual men.
South Africa named 15th safest LGBTQ travel destination
Nigeria is the most dangerous country for LGBTQ travel while South Africa is among the least dangerous, beating out the likes of Ireland, Australia and the US.
Russia | Gay-friendly chat show faces child abuse charges
An educational YouTube series that featured a gay man answering questions from children is facing criminal charges for “gay propaganda” and child abuse in Russia.
‘High rate’ of LGBTI-identifying Malawians kept under wraps
A new report has found that more than double the percentage of Malawians identify as LGBTI compared to South Africans, but they remain largely hidden.
2019 Trans Day of Remembrance is the deadliest to date
This year’s international Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) – the 21st commemoration – is the deadliest year on record for transgender people worldwide.