Grindr Introduces Mandatory Age Verification in the UK
Queer dating app Grindr will now require its users in the UK to verify that they are 18 years or older before they are able to access its platform.
NPA Drops Charges in Likhona Fose Murder Case
The family of murdered LGBTQ+ teenager Likhona Fose remains no closer to justice after charges against the man accused of her horrific killing are withdrawn.
LGBTQ+ Rights Victory: Court Strikes Down St Lucia Colonial-Era Gay Sex Ban
In a landmark decision for LGBTIQ+ rights, a regional Supreme Court has declared St Lucia’s ban on same-sex intimacy unconstitutional.
Nigeria: High School Students Beaten to Death Over Homosexuality Claims
Local media in Nigeria report that a group of high school students allegedly murdered two of their classmates after accusing them of same-sex intimacy.
Palomino Jama on Marriage Bill Hate: Equality Must Never Be Up for Debate
As Parliament holds public hearings on the new Marriage Bill, MP Palomino Jama reflects on witnessing homophobia, and why queer voices must not be silent.
SAHRC vs Lagardien LGBTIQ+ Hate Speech Returns to Court
The pivotal hate speech case of South African Human Rights Commission v Dawood Lagardien returned to the Equality Court in Gqeberha on Monday.
Court Showdown on Whether Prisons Must Provide Gender-Affirming Healthcare
A case is before the Equality Court in Johannesburg, South Africa on whether transgender prisoners are entitled to gender-affirming healthcare.
Queer 101: Understanding Tops and Bottoms
For many of us, especially when we are young, the terms tops and bottoms can be confusing and full of misconceptions. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know.
Soweto Pride Announces Major Shake-up for 2025
The annual Soweto Pride event has announced a dramatic change to how it will stage its march and post-march celebration in 2025.
Dating App Categories Could be Shaping You More Than You Know
Any account of love and dating is incomplete without addressing an uncomfortable topic: are our dating app encounters shaping who we are and how we desire?