Cameroonian trans celebrity Shakiro and friend sentenced to prison
Trans social media celebrity Shakiro and her friend Patricia are sentenced to five years in prison for “attempted homosexuality” in Cameroon.
Queen offers no details on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy ban
The Queen says that the UK will seek to ban conversion therapy but the announcement of more consultations and a lack of details have infuriated LGBTQ+ activists. On Tuesday, Queen Elizabeth delivered her speech outlining the government’s legislative plans at the opening of Parliament in London. It had been anticipated that she would confirm details […]
“Unmute Yourself” – An open letter to SA church leaders on LGBTIQ+ pain
A group of church members have written a letter to SA’s church leaders admonishing them for their silence amid ongoing LGBTIQ+ suffering.
Meet the Mr Gay World South Africa finalists
The final 12 competitors in the Mr Gay World South Africa contest have been revealed. Who will go on to take the crown?
Uganda passes new anti-homosexuality law to further criminalise gay people
The Parliament of Uganda has passed a new anti-gay bill that tightens the country’s existing ban on sex between people of the same sex.
Hate crimes crisis | Promising LGBTIQ+ chef Phelokazi Mqathana murdered
Phelokazi Mqathana, an aspiring young chef, is the latest LGBTIQ+ person murdered in a wave of hate crime violence gripping South Africa.
Hate crime crisis | Lucky Motshabi is 7th LGBTIQ+ person murdered
The LGBTIQ+ hate crime body count continues to rise with the brutal murder of 31-year-old Lucky Motshabi in Limpopo.
US | More bi and gay teen boys coming out than before
Bisexual and gay teen boys in the US are far more comfortable being open about their sexuality compared to those in previous generations.
Switzerland to vote on reversing same-sex marriage law
Switzerland, viewed as one of the world’s most socially progressive nations, is set to vote on reversing recent same-sex marriage legislation.
Shenay O’Brien imagines a world without LGBTIQA+ hate
Singer Shenay O’Brien is speaking out against LGBTIQA+ hate through music, releasing a powerful cover of John Lennon’s iconic 1971 song Imagine.