Indonesian religious court sentences two gay men to 85 lashes
Two gay men found “guilty” of having sex in Indonesia have been sentenced to 85 lashes in public with a cane. The men, both in their early twenties, were at home in Banda Aceh on 28 March when a group of vigilantes forced their way in and dragged them to the police. Cell phone video footage […]
Homophobia, transphobia and biphobia behind high HIV infection rates
The WeTheBrave campaign says that the LGBTI community is bedeviled by high infection rates due to stigma and discrimination. In a statement to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) on May 17, the Anova Health Institute – the organisation behind WeTheBrave – cited troubling statistics. A recent survey, commissioned by the […]
Slow progress to legalise homosexuality, but Africa remains worst offender
The number of countries that criminalise consensual, private same-sex sexual activity between adults has decreased to 72, but Africa remains the most homophobic region. The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA) has launched the 12th edition of its annual State-Sponsored Homophobia report on laws persecuting and protecting people on the basis of […]
Five unresolved cases of LGBTI hate and injustice you need to know
Activists from the Love Not Hate Campaign are this month highlighting five hate crime cases that reflect the appalling level of injustice and inequality faced by LGBTI victims. Not only did four of the individuals documented here suffer horrifically, but their family and friends have been further traumatised by an inept and uncaring criminal justice […]
Watch the amazing musical trailer for the return of Will & Grace
Why throw together snippets from a show for a cheap trailer when you can make a unique and magical five minute creation instead? That’s what the cast and crew of Will & Grace just did! Released on Monday, the trailer for the upcoming revival depicts the iconic sitcom’s cast coming together in their old studio […]
Is South Africa helping Kenya censor LGBTQ expression?
Following an agreement with South Africa, Kenya’s censors are embarking on a “major crackdown” on online platforms that “promote activities” such as homosexuality. Capital News reports that Ezekiel Mutua, CEO of the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB), said that the board would work with the Cybercrime Police Unit, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, and service […]
Soweto lesbian raped and stoned to death a day before starting new job
An openly lesbian woman from Soweto has been brutalised and murdered in a suspected hate crime, the day before starting her promising new job. On Sunday, the half naked body of 27-year-old Lerato Tambai Moloi, described by activists as a “butch” lesbian, was found in Naledi Ext. She was discovered by community members who were cutting […]
Action needed now! Justice Denied LGBTI hate crime campaign launched
As a new campaign demanding justice for LGBTI hate crime victims is launched, it’s been reported that a young lesbian woman has been raped and stoned to death in Soweto. Mambaonline has been informed that the body of Lerato Tambai Moloi was found in Soweto, Naledi Ext, on Sunday. It appears that she had been […]
Breaking! Gretha Wiid “apologises” – speaks about gay brother and homophobic book
Christian celebrity relationship guru Gretha Wiid has offered an apology of sorts while justifying her youth advice book that includes contentious views on homosexuality. In a video posted on Facebook, Wiid said that she wanted to put the book, aimed at those between the ages of 10 and 13, into perspective; explaining that it was written […]
Leading Ugandan LGBTI activist back home after Rwanda arrest ordeal
After her mysterious arrest in Rwanda, internationally recognised Ugandan LGBTI activist Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera is back home and revealing the circumstances of her detention. Nabagesera was arrested at the Kigali International Airport on Thursday when she arrived on a flight from Entebbe, apparently to meet a group of US filmmakers. The reasons for her detention were […]