Trump’s Revenge: President Trump Slashes Trans Rights on First Day
Newly inaugurated President Donald Trump has issued a devastating executive order attacking the rights of transgender Americans.
In Pictures: Gert-Johan Coetzee’s Disney Collection
Out and proud South African designer, Gert-Johan Coetzee, has unveiled his recent limited-edition capsule collection with Disney.
Mali’s Military Junta Has Made Homosexuality a Crime – What the New Law Says
Mali has for the first time banned same-sex intimacy. Christophe Broqua, an LGBTIQ specialist in the region, looks at what this entails.
Beyond Acceptance: Queer Filmmaker Renaldo Schwarp
We spoke with filmmaker Renaldo Schwarp about representation, his journey as a queer storyteller, and the vision behind his newest film.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: December 2024
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in December 2024, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Ghana: Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Dead But May Return
The anti-LGBTQ+ bill passed in Ghana last year has been declared void by the country’s new president, but it may resurface in the future.
DA Officially Backs WorldPride Cape Town 2028
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has officially endorsed Cape Town hosting WorldPride in 2028, describing it as a boost for the city’s economy.
Vatican May Allow Celibate Gay Priests to Enter Priesthood
In what some say is a step forward, the Vatican is more open to admitting gay priests into the priesthood, provided they remain celibate.
The Trumpification of Meta: Company Now Dubbed “An Anti-LGBTQ Company”
Meta has announced more drastic changes that critics say position the company and its platforms as hostile toward the LGBTQ+ community.
Corporate America Still Embracing LGBTQ+ Inclusion Despite Backlash
As some high-profile corporations scale back diversity and inclusion initiatives, the 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF) reveals a hopeful trajectory for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the American workplace. The index measures corporate policies, practices, and benefits pertinent to LGBTQ+ employees among US companies that voluntarily participate in the annual […]