Death penalty for homosexuality is still a reality in 2022
The execution of a man in Iran and the sentencing to death of three more in Nigeria have highlighted that queer people are still being executed.
Victory as UN renews LGBTIQ+ rights watchdog role
The UN Human Rights Council has renewed the crucial mandate of the Independent Expert on protection against LGBTIQ+ and discrimination for three more years.
Sam Mbatha case to move to High Court
A year after his horrific murder, Sam Mbatha’s family is still not much closer to justice as the case against his alleged killers grinds on.
Ghana | LGBTI+ people beaten, robbed and arrested at party
Activists in Ghana say that a group of LGBTI+ people were not only beaten and robbed at a party but were then arrested by the police.
Politically charged Durban Pride returns after three years (Photos)
The 10th Durban Pride was smaller than in previous years but no less passionate in demanding LGBTIQ+ equality and safety from hate crimes.
Body of Refiloe Malope recovered from mine shaft
Police have succeeded in retrieving the body of kidnapped lesbian woman Refiloe Malope from the Benoni mine shaft where she was dumped.
EFF condemns homophobic monkeypox rhetoric
The EFF has slammed “the homophobic and dangerous rhetoric” that’s being spread about the monkeypox outbreak “in the strongest terms”.
Oslo Pride cancelled after deadly gay bar shooting
The organisers of this weekend’s Oslo Pride parade have cancelled the event in the wake of a gunman’s deadly attack on a gay nightclub.
Ghana | LGBTIQ+ groups sue govt over discrimination and arrests
Several groups in Ghana are challenging the government’s unlawful arrest and detention of 21 LGBTI activists and community members.
New ban dubbed an “attack” on transgender swimmers
Controversial new international rules that restrict transgender swimmers from competing could see more sporting codes following suit.