HEADLINES
RuPaul Champions Drag Queens in Emmys Triumph:
In a triumphant moment at the Emmys, RuPaul won his 8th Emmy Award and 5th for RuPaul’s Drag Race. Here are all the LGBTIQ+ Emmy highlights!
Opinion: Beyond Gaza – South Africa’s Inconsistent Stance on LGBTIQ+ Rights:
South Africa's stance on Gaza is in contrast to its weak position on international LGBTIQ+ rights, revealing a pattern of selective advocacy.
30 years of LGBTQ+ history in Russia: from decriminalisation in 1993 to ‘extremist’ status in 2023:
The recent labelling of the “LGBTQ+ movement” in Russia as “extremist” is the culmination of a troubling 30-year cycle that started in 1993.
Ghana: Education authorities specify ban on same-sex conduct:
The Ghana Education Service encourages anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment by unnecessarily singling out same-sex sexual conduct in schools as misconduct.
Gabriel Attal makes history as France’s first gay prime minister:
In a historic move, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the appointment of Gabriel Attal as the first gay Prime Minister of France.
Africa: 2023 saw weaponisation of laws against LGBTI persons:
Amnesty International says that 2023 witnessed a surge in discriminatory legislation directed against LGBTI persons across Africa.
Brutal assault on trans woman sparks outrage in Namibia:
In a shocking incident in Namibia, two men are facing attempted murder charges after allegedly beating and sexually assaulting a trans woman.
TikTok preacher spreads dangerous anti-LGBTIQ+ hate speech:
A hate speech preacher on TikTok has directly associated LGBTIQ+ people with paedophilia, claiming that it is legal in the LGBTIQ+ community.
LGBTI+ group’s buses vandalised in Pretoria:
An LGBTI+ group's outreach services have been put on hold after vandals damaged its buses during the festive season.
Uganda: Stabbed LGBTIQ+ activist Steven Kabuye recovering:
Steven Kabuye, the Ugandan LGBTIQ+ activist who suffered severe knife wounds in a homophobic hate crime, has sough medical attention overseas.
Study links bisexual behaviour in men to risk-taking and more children:
Researchers say that men who engage in bisexual behaviours share the same genetic markers linked to risk-taking and fathering more children.
Namibia: City denies oestrogen in water making people gay:
Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, has refuted claims that high estrogen levels in the city's water are causing an increase in homosexuality.
The Chinese government claims LGBTQ+ people are protected from discrimination. Our interviews with 26 activists tell another story:
In China, LGBTQ+ activists are consistently targeted by authorities and tech platforms. Here's what life is like on the ground for them.
Breaking the silence: SADAG’s online support group for LGBTIQ+ young adults:
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) has launched a virtual support group tailored exclusively for LGBTIQ+ young adults.
LGBTIQ+ activist in horrific knife attack in Uganda:
Steven Kabuye, a prominent LGBTIQ+ activist in Uganda, has been brutally attacked and left in critical condition with severe knife wounds.
London marks 10 years of marriage equality in New Year’s fireworks:
The city of London celebrated the start of the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display that commemorated a decade of marriage equality.
Burundi: President says gay people should be stoned in stadiums:
In a shocking statement, Évariste Ndayishimiye, the President of Burundi has called for the public stoning of gay people in his country.
Top 10 Queer Movies of 2023: Love, Rebellion, and Self-Discovery:
It's proved to be an exceptional year for queer cinema! Michael York explores his top 10 queer movies of 2023.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: November 2023:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in November 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
South African actor Armand Aucamp ties the knot:
Former Getroud Met Rugby actor Armand Aucamp has married his fiancé, fellow actor Sean van Noordwyk, in a ceremony in the Western Cape.