SA urged to follow Greece in banning intersex genital mutilation
Greece has become the 5th country in the world to ban intersex genital mutilation, a move that activists say South Africa should emulate.
LGBTQ+ rights not a priority for most African youth
A major survey of African youth across the continent has shown a small increase in support for LGBTQ+ equality but the vast majority still don’t see it as important.
Religion and state need to be in balance to protect democracy in South Africa
The relationship between religion and the law is often complicated due to the tension between freedom of belief and protection from abuse.
Alert: Grindr kidnappings continue, now extend to rape
Another LGBTQ group has warned queer people who use dating apps like Grindr that they remain at risk of kidnapping, extortion and even rape.
LGBTQ elders and the importance of learning old tricks
As a community, do we do enough to learn from and take care of the LGBT elders that came before us? Perhaps it’s time that we do.
Gyre on hip-hop homophobia: I’m done keeping quiet!
South African queer hip-hop trailblazer Gyre has had his fill of homophobia in the hip-hop scene. Now he’s speaking out!
WQMD – Dr Beverley Ditsie: A South African Queer Icon
In this episode, the WQMD team are in the presence of queer royalty, the iconic Dr Beverley Ditsie – one of SA’s most influential queer voices.
New Queer Music: Nakhane, Armand Joubert & Makhosi Lwazi
Nakhane, Armand Joubert and Makhosi Lwazi have released a new batch of proudly queer music. Watch and listen here!
Major LGBTQ victories in Europe and the Caribbean
Two recent court rulings have dramatically advanced the human rights of LGBTQ+ people in Central Europe and the Caribbean.
Anti-queer fatwa: Islamic council slams Desmond Tutu Foundation
The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation has come under fire for speaking out against a recent fatwa condemning queer Muslims as sinful.