Triangle Project Issues Public Apology Over #ShowGhanaLove Campaign
South African LGBTQ+ rights group Triangle Project has issued an apology over its involvement in the controversial #ShowGhanaLove social media campaign.
Crucial Vote to Renew UN LGBTIQ Rights Watchdog
In a critical vote, the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva is set to decide on renewing the role of the UN’s LGBTIQ+ Rights Independent Expert.
Gay Limpopo Man Survives Hate Crime Rape Ordeal
A 24-year-old gay man from Limpopo has been left physically and emotionally traumatised after he was beaten and raped in what activists say was a hate crime.
Ghana: SA Queer Couple’s Photos Used to Push Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Political firestorm grows in Ghana after South African gay couple’s viral photos spark calls for urgent passage of harsh anti-LGBTQ+ bill.
Turkey: 50 Arrested in Crackdown on Istanbul Pride
In a continued assault on LGBTIQ+ rights in Turkey, police arrested 54 people on Sunday as they attempted to hold a Pride event in Istanbul.
The Other Side of Alistair Mackay: Pugs, Chaos and Queer Storytelling
South African queer author Alistair Mackay shares insights into his writing, queerness, chaos, and hope in a candid chat about life, love, and his latest book.
Queer Students and Youth Speak Out on Impact of HIV Funding Cuts
Around 50 people attended a community workshop in Johannesburg on Thursday to address the growing healthcare crisis facing young LGBTQ+ people.
Uganda: LGBTQ+ Activists Slam World Bank For Resuming Loans
LGBTQ+ activists in Uganda have condemned the World Bank’s decision to resume loans to the country, calling it a betrayal that enables discrimination and undermines human rights.
South African Queer Couple’s Ghana “Love-Bomb Campaign Sparks Backlash
A South African queer couple’s social media campaign in Ghana sparks threats of arrest and backlash from critics who’ve questioned its impact.
Study: Puberty Blockers Ban is Harming Trans Youth
A new study has found that the UK’s ban on providing puberty blockers to transgender children is having “very serious adverse effects”.