German Parliament remembers queer victims of the Holocaust
The German Parliament has for the first time shone a light on the queer victims of the Nazis to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Pope Francis calls for Catholic Church to oppose anti-gay laws
The Catholic Church must put Pope Francis’ historic words into action by supporting efforts to repeal laws criminalising homosexuality.
LGBTI-inclusive fairy tales suitable for children, rules European court
Placing a warning label on an LGBTI-inclusive fairytale book for children is unjustifiable and violates the right to freedom of expression.
“God is against you guys”: LGBTQ+ stigma in Gauteng clinics
A study has found that many members of Gauteng’s LGBTQ+ community continue to face stigma and discrimination at public health clinics, with some even being refused services.
Beyoncé accused of LGBTIQ+ hypocrisy over Dubai performance
Beyoncé has coined millions of dollars for a spectacular once-off performance in Dubai, but did she sell out her queer fans in the process?
I was a victim of the Grindr Gang
Hendrik, a gay Johannesburg man, was a recent victim of the so-called Grindr Gang. He writes about his harrowing experience of being held captive and robbed.
Activists slam Church of England’s “hollow” LGBTQI+ apology
The Church of England has apologised for its treatment of LGBTQI+ people while proposing limited blessings for same-sex couples.
Russia now set to ban LGBTI+ content from streaming platforms
Russian media watchdog, Roskomnadzor, plans to ban TV series and movies that include LGBTI+ characters or references from streaming services.
Khayelitsha lesbian hate crime murder case postponed 14 times since May
The trial of the man accused of committing a hate crime when he allegedly fatally stabbed Phelokazi Mqathanya, is set to finally start.
Reviled, reclaimed and respected: the history of the word ‘queer’
The word queer is not without controversy. While it has a clear history as an insult, its use has never been singular, simple or stable.