AU human rights commission rejects LGBTIQ+ rights groups over “African values”
Human rights groups slam the African human rights commission for its homophobic refusal to recognise three LGBTIQ-affirming organisations.
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.
Victory for equality as Barbados decriminalises homosexuality
In a victory for equality, the Barbados High Court has struck down the island nation’s colonial-era ban on same-sex sexuality.
Billy Porter honoured with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Queer actor and singer Billy Porter delivered a powerful speech while celebrating the unveiling of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
President Biden signs landmark same-sex marriage bill into law
President Joe Biden has signed historic legislation that protects same-sex and interracial marriages across the United States.
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.
Helping parents embrace their queer children
PFSAQ endeavours to bring support, understanding and compassion to parents and family members of queer individuals.
LGBTQ+ basketball star released from Russian prison
American LGBTQ+ Olympic basketball gold medalist Brittney Griner has returned to the US after being released in a prisoner swap with Russia.
South Africa’s first all-black, all-queer music compilation EP is here
South African queer music stars Mx Blouse, Gyre, Umlilo, Hlasko and Mr Allofit feature in the new EP, Nkululeko, a celebration of freedom
Club Q shooting suspect charged with 305 counts
Anderson Lee Aldrich, the suspect in the killing of five people in the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs, is likely to face life in prison without parole if found guilty.