Intersex Awareness Day marked in South Africa
Intersex rights groups in South Africa have commemorated Intersex Awareness Day, calling for the rights of intersex people to be upheld.
Spotlighting outstanding LGBTQI+ public servants in SA
A new initiative aims to recognise exceptional LGBTQI+ public servants who are breaking down barriers and advocating for inclusivity and equality in their workplace.
Nigeria: “Homosexual birthday party” mass arrests condemned
Police in Nigeria arrest 76 people in a raid on a “homosexual birthday party” where a same-sex wedding was also alleged to be taking place.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: September 2023
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in Sept 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
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 restrictive school uniform policies rooted in traditional gender norms are discriminatory and have no place in South Africa. The SAHRC’s Eastern Cape Provincial Office on Thursday released the outcomes of a comprehensive inquiry into the regulation of learners’ appearances and school […]
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.