Highlighting the Commonwealth’s Shameful Anti-LGBTQ+ Persecution

Protestors took to the streets of London to condemn leaders from the 29 Commonwealth countries that still criminalise same-sex intimacy.
Namibia: President Rejects Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills

The President of Namibia, Nangolo Mbumba, has declined to sign two anti-LGBTQ bills, despite recently outlawing same-sex marriage.
More Countries Cut Foreign Aid, Endangering Marginalised Communities

What began with the Trump administration’s drastic cuts to US foreign aid has now become a global trend, with other countries following suit.
ANC Youth League Slammed Over LGBTQIA+ Focus in Abuse Case

The ANC Youth League in KZN has been criticised for drawing attention to the LGBTQIA+ identity of an individual accused of molesting a child.
In Pictures: Cape Town Pride 2025

Relive the magic of the 2025 Cape Town Pride parade and mardi gras with this stunning gallery of images of the big queer day out.
Newly Launched Mr Gay Universe Pageant to Debut in India

An exciting new LGBTQIA+ addition to the international pageant world, Mr Gay Universe, a contest for gay men, has been unveiled.
Zackie Achmat: The Hate You Give – On Being Queer and Muslim in Cape Town

Following the execution of openly gay imam Muhsin Hendricks, Zackie Achmat reflects on the dangerous ways religious communities fuel hate.
Confusion Over the Status of Mr Gay World Contest

There’s confusion on social media about the status of the longstanding Mr Gay World event after a series of seemingly conflicting posts.
A Battle for Dignity: My Journey to Access Gender-Affirming Care in Botswana

Phio Kenosi’s story exposes the reality of accessing gender-affirming care in Botswana, battling both bureaucracy and discrimination.
Lesotho: LGBTQI+ Group Denies Trump’s $8 Million Funding Claim

The largest LGBTQI+ group in Lesotho responds to President Trump’s claim that the US gave the country $8 million to “promote” LGBTQI+ rights.