Changing hearts and minds: LGBTQIA+ economic empowerment in Zambia
Zambia’s Women’s Alliance for Equality runs several ground-breaking LGBTQIA+ economic empowerment programmes, despite a deeply hostile environment.
SA LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: November 2022
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations and updates on ongoing cases in South Africa during November 2022, as collated by OUT LGBT Well-being and MambaOnline.
In Pictures: Johannesburg Pride 2022 celebration
Here’s a collection of gorgeous images of the post-parade celebrations at the 33rd edition of Johannesburg Pride in Sandton on Saturday, 29 October.
Falling through the cracks: How SA’s healthcare system is failing the LGBTQI community
An LGBTQI Health Advocacy Day in Cape Town unpacked the challenges faced by the queer community in accessing specialised and potentially lifesaving healthcare.
McKinsey: Adding a touch of GLAM to employee LGBTQIA+ inclusion
McKinsey South Africa’s progressive LGBTIQA+ inclusion policies and staff benefits aim to attract and retain the best queer talent that the region has to offer.
Welcome Mandla Lishivha on Boy on the Run: “Our stories matter”
Queer author Welcome Lishivha provides a uniquely South African insight into the mind of an African gay man in his memoir, Boy on the Run.
GALZ: Forging the path to LGBTQIA+ economic development in Zimbabwe
GALZ’s focus over the next five years will be on LGBTQIA+ economic development in Zimbabwe, says Program Manager Samuel Matsikure.
Simon Nkoli’s fight for queer rights in South Africa is finally being celebrated – 24 years after he died
Gibson Ncube looks at the legacy of Simon Nkoli, whose activism helped ensure that queer rights were enshrined in the Bill of Rights.
Eight out and proud male gay footballers
Out male gay footballers are still a rarity today. Here are eight of some of the most well-known out-and-proud soccer players.
LGBTIQ+ learners at risk in South Africa as conservative Christian groups fight plans for safer schools
Advocacy groups in South Africa are intensifying efforts to prevent the country’s education department from creating safer environments for LGBTIQ+ learners.