Nigeria: Dozens arrested in police raid on “gay wedding”
Police in Nigeria have paraded dozens of individuals arrested in a raid on what authorities have described as a “gay marriage ceremony”.
Uganda: Man faces death penalty on charge of “aggravated homosexuality”
A 20-year-old man has become the first individual in Uganda to face a charge of “aggravated homosexuality,” a crime punishable by death.
US: LGBTQ+ ally murdered for flying rainbow flag
A California shop owner has lost her life for displaying a rainbow flag, symbolising her support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Uganda: “Ex-gay” anti-LGBTQ law champion arrested for homosexuality
In a tragically ironic twist, a man who championed the Anti-Homosexuality Act in Uganda has now been targeted by the very law he supported.
Brazil: Supreme Court rules homophobia and transphobia equal to racism
Brazil’s Supreme Court has asserted that homophobia and transphobia directed at LGBTQ individuals should be treated like acts of racism.
Gay dads blocked from helping daughter in Foschini fitting room
A recent incident at a Cape Town clothing store left a little girl and her gay dads shaken and shed light on the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ families in everyday situations.
Malaysia: Wearing a rainbow Swatch watch is now a jailable offence
In another attack on the LGBTQ+ community, Malaysia has taken the absurd step of criminalising the wearing of rainbow Swatch watches.
South African queer rapper Angie Oeh loses battle with cancer
The South African music industry is in shock at the loss of Afrikaans queer rapper Angie oeh who passed away at the age of 24, surrounded by her partner and family.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: July 2023
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in July 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Queer Afrikaans rapper Angie oeh faces another cancer battle
A fundraising campaign has been launched to support outspoken queer Afrikaans rapper Angie oeh who requires urgent cancer surgery.