Opinion: The Resurgence of Anti-Gender and Anti-Queer Movements in Africa – A Threat to Democracy
Anti-queer movements rooted in colonial legacies are rising in Africa, threatening LGBTQ+ rights and democracy, writes activist Mpho Buntse.
‘Moral Convictions’ Cited as Namibia Tells UN to ‘Wait’ on LGBTQ+ Rights
Namibia tells UN Human Rights Council that LGBTQ+ rights depend on “moral conviction”, dodging reform calls as pressure grows over equality delays.
Ghana AIDS Commission Defends Condoms and Lubricants Amid Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Attack
Ghana’s AIDS Commission has been forced to defend its work after an anti-LGBTQ+ MP claimed its distribution of condoms and lubricant promotes homosexuality.
Senegal’s New Anti-LGBTQ+ Law is Driving People Away from HIV Care
Data shows that Senegal’s harsh anti-LGBTQ+ law is already driving people away from HIV services, threatening the country’s HIV response.
SAHRC Defends Beloftebos Settlement Amid Criticism from Affected Couple
The SA Human Rights Commission has responded to criticism over its settlement with the Beloftebos wedding venue after a same-sex couple say they were excluded.
Russia Labels Major LGBTI+ Group “Extremist” in Escalating Rights Crackdown
Russia’s crackdown on LGBTI+ rights continues to escalate, with a court designating a leading advocacy group an “extremist organisation”.
European Parliament Backs EU-Wide Ban on Conversion Therapy
The European Parliament has backed a citizen-led initiative to stamp out dangerous conversion therapy practices in the European Union.
Opinion: The SAHRC Abandoned Us, and in Doing So Abandoned the Constitution It Exists to Defend
A same-sex couple discriminated against by the Beloftebos wedding venue say they were excluded by the SAHRC in the Equality Court case settlement.
Metro FM Awards Afterparty Clash: Somizi Mhlongo Snubs Ngizwe Mchunu
Somizi Mhlongo snubs Ngizwe Mchunu at Metro FM Awards afterparty as viral clash reignites backlash over homophobic remarks.
SAHRC Settles Beloftebos Same-Sex Wedding Discrimination Case
After 6 years, the Beloftebos same-sex wedding venue discrimination case is settled in the Western Cape Equality Court, but the outcome is mixed, and questions remain.