Joy as United Methodist Church Votes to Allow Gay Clergy
In a significant development, the US-based United Methodist Church will allow gay clergy to serve in the church, overturning a 40-year ban.
Kenya: Court Issues Order Protecting LGBTQ+ People
The High Court in Mombasa issues a landmark interim ruling, ordering anti-gay groups from inciting violence against LGBTQ+ people in Kenya.
Nigeria: Calls for Release of Trans Celebrity Bobrisky
Calls are growing for the Nigerian authorities to release Bobrisky, one of Nigeria’s most visible transgender public figures, who supporters claim was unfairly jailed.
Iraq Moves to Officially Outlaw Homosexuality
The Parliament of Iraq has passed a bill that will formally criminalise homosexuality and transgender expression as jailable offences.
Virgin Active Trans Uproar: “Where Am I Supposed to Change?”
A trans activist says Virgin Active’s stance on transgender women’s use of changerooms is problematic for trans people who are transitioning.
Joy as Caribbean Nation Dominica Decriminalises Homosexuality
In a victory for equality in the Caribbean, the High Court of Dominica has struck down colonial-era laws that criminalised same-sex intimacy.
Virgin Active Embroiled in Trans Changerooms Fearmongering
Transgender people are being portrayed as predators after Virgin Active South Africa said trans people can use changerooms aligned with their gender.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: March 2024
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in March 2024, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Mr Gay World Responds to Louw Breytenbach Case Dismissal
Mr Gay World is considering whether to resume legal action against former titleholder Louw Breytenbach after its defamation case was dismissed.
SARA’s Colleen Makhubele Slammed for Anti-LGBTIQ+ Attack
Former Joburg Council Speaker and SARA president Colleen Makhubele is perpetuating dangerous myths about LGBTIQ+ “propaganda” in schools.