RuPaul Champions Drag Queens in Emmys Triumph
In a triumphant moment at the Emmys, RuPaul won his 8th Emmy Award and 5th for RuPaul’s Drag Race. Here are all the LGBTIQ+ Emmy highlights!
Opinion: Beyond Gaza – South Africa’s Inconsistent Stance on LGBTIQ+ Rights
South Africa’s stance on Gaza is in contrast to its weak position on international LGBTIQ+ rights, revealing a pattern of selective advocacy.
30 years of LGBTQ+ history in Russia: from decriminalisation in 1993 to ‘extremist’ status in 2023
The recent labelling of the “LGBTQ+ movement” in Russia as “extremist” is the culmination of a troubling 30-year cycle that started in 1993.
Ghana: Education authorities specify ban on same-sex conduct
The Ghana Education Service encourages anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment by unnecessarily singling out same-sex sexual conduct in schools as misconduct.
Gabriel Attal makes history as France’s first gay prime minister
In a historic move, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the appointment of Gabriel Attal as the first gay Prime Minister of France.
Africa: 2023 saw weaponisation of laws against LGBTI persons
Amnesty International says that 2023 witnessed a surge in discriminatory legislation directed against LGBTI persons across Africa.
Brutal assault on trans woman sparks outrage in Namibia
In a shocking incident in Namibia, two men are facing attempted murder charges after allegedly beating and sexually assaulting a trans woman.
TikTok preacher spreads dangerous anti-LGBTIQ+ hate speech
A hate speech preacher on TikTok has directly associated LGBTIQ+ people with paedophilia, claiming that it is legal in the LGBTIQ+ community.
LGBTI+ group’s buses vandalised in Pretoria
An LGBTI+ group’s outreach services have been put on hold after vandals damaged its buses during the festive season.
Uganda: Stabbed LGBTIQ+ activist Steven Kabuye recovering
Steven Kabuye, the Ugandan LGBTIQ+ activist who suffered severe knife wounds in a homophobic hate crime, has sough medical attention overseas.