European Parliament declares EU an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone
Activists welcome the European Parliament’s declaration of the EU as an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone but say this must be backed by real action.
Fundraising campaign to produce black queer feature film
The creator of the short film Gang 888 – about a group of black queer women who fight toxic masculinity – is raising funds to produce a feature length version of the concept.
Anglican head slams Nigerian Archbishop’s homophobia
In a rare rebuke, the leader of the global Anglican Communion has condemned Nigeria’s Anglican Church for describing homosexuality as a “deadly virus”.
American psychologists reject gender identity conversion therapy
The American Psychological Association says that trans identities are normal variations in humans and trying to change these through conversion therapy is harmful.
Rian van Heerden suspended for lashing out at homophobe
Openly gay radio presenter Rian van Heerden was taken off the airwaves this week because he swore at a listener who called him a “m*ffie”.
Poland | Court acquits activists in rainbow Virgin Mary case
Three women in Poland stood trial for distributing posters of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus with a halo in the LGBT+ rainbow flag colours.
Cape Town Pride 2021 to host Virtual Pride Parade
Cape Town Pride 2021 will hold a Virtual Pride Parade while raising funds for the Nkoli House LGBTIQA+ community centre and seniors home.
Idris Elba & Naomi Campbell speak out for LGBTQ+ Ghanaians
Naomi Campbell has joined dozens of high profile figures in expressing their support for LGBTQ Ghanaians after an LGBTQ centre was shut down.
Caster Semenya files case with European Court of Human Rights
Caster Semenya’s ongoing fight for dignity, equality, and the human rights of women in sport has taken a crucial step forward.
Justice for Bonang | Alleged killer appears in court
Activists are relieved that the man alleged to have viciously attacked a queer Gauteng couple, killing Bonang Gaelae, will remain behind bars for now.