Tbilisi Pride mob violence leaves one man dead
While Pride events in many countries did not go ahead this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, that’s not the reason that Tbilisi Pride was cancelled.
FDA warns of dangers of using poppers
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has urged consumers not to use poppers for recreational use or sexual enhancement.
EU threatens Hungary with action over “shameful” anti-LGBTIQ law
The European Union has warned Hungary that it will take action if the country does not repeal its repressive new anti-LGBTQ law.
LGBTIQ+ murders | Lesbian woman Sheila Lebelo slain in Tshwane
Sheila Lebelo, a 33-year-old lesbian-identifying woman, has been murdered and possibly raped in Atteridgeville, outside of Pretoria.
Lehlogonolo Machaba is first transgender Miss SA contestant
Lehlogonolo Machaba has become the first transgender woman to compete in Miss South Africa after she was selected for this year’s top 30.
US will allow non-binary gender option on passports
The US government has announced that it will allow citizens to choose a non-binary third gender category other than male or female in their passports.
DA to propose Bill to ban LGBTQIA+ conversion therapy for children
South Africa could become one of the growing number of countries to ban the dangerous practice of LGBTQIA+ conversion therapy for young people.
Britain’s Methodist Church votes to allow same-sex marriages
In a significant development, the Methodist Church of Great Britain has overwhelmingly voted to allow the solemnising of same-sex marriages.
LGBTQ worse than Covid says Ghana Speaker of Parliament
Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament backs an anti-LGBTQ bill, warning that advocating for LGBTQ equality is a pandemic” that’s worse than Covid-19.
Murdered gay man Motse Moeketsi laid to rest
Motse Moeketsi, another member of the LGBTIQ+ community who’s been brutally murdered, has been laid to rest.