LGBTQ rights facing uphill struggle when it comes to young Africans
While young Africans strongly support a variety of fundamental rights, the vast majority draw the line at those for the LGBTQ community.
Uganda | 19 LGBTQ individuals awarded damages for rights violations
Nineteen gay men and trans women who were jailed for 49 days after a raid on an LGBTIQ homeless shelter in Uganda have been awarded damages for having their rights violated.
Here’s how you can take part in the historic Global Pride this Saturday
Global Pride, the first 24-hour virtual Pride, will be streamed online this Saturday 27 June and has the potential to be the largest LGBTQIA+ event ever.
Group allocates R300 000 towards LGBTQIA+ Covid-19 relief
Johannesburg-based media-advocacy group Iranti is stepping up its efforts to support the LGBTQIA+ community during the Covid-19 crisis.
Eswatini High Court postpones hearing on LGBTI registration
A groundbreaking case in which an LGBTI group is challenging the Eswatini government’s refusal to formally recognise its existence has been postponed.
Joburg Christian school flies LGBTIQ+ rainbow flag to mark Pride Month
St John’s College, a 122-year-old Christian school in Johannesburg, has broken barriers by flying the LGBTIQ+ rainbow flag to commemorate international Pride Month.
DA members wade into JK Rowling transphobia furore
In the wake of the JK Rowling transgender equality controversy, the DA Rainbow Network has responded to concerns about social media posts on the issue made by some figures in the party.
Gabon moves to decriminalise homosexuality
Lawmakers in the Central African nation of Gabon have voted to reverse one-year-old legislation that outlaws homosexuality, a first step in repealing the discriminatory law.
Five arrested for murder of LGBTQ+ teen
The arrest of five individuals accused of murdering LGBTQ teen Liyabona Mabishi on Human Rights Day has been welcomed by the Western Cape government.
Kirvan Fortuin buried with a rainbow flag
Slain queer dancer, choreographer and activist Kirvan Fortuin was laid to rest on Sunday with their coffin draped in the LGBTQ rainbow flag.