Langa LGBTQI+ Pride Defies the Odds with a Powerful March and Celebration
Langa LGBTQI+ Pride transformed the streets of the Cape Town township into a celebration of queer joy, resilience and belonging.
Turkey Bans Gay Cruise from Docking Following LGBTQ+ Pride Arrests
Turkey bans a gay cruise from docking, citing “moral values”, after dozens are arrested in two cities for holding LGBTQ+ Pride marches.
Niger Launches LGBTQ+ Crackdown as Dozens Arrested Under New Anti-Gay Law
Niger arrests dozens under a new anti-LGBTQ+ law, prompting fear, arrests and growing human rights concerns in West Africa.
Durban Pride Celebration Marks End of International Pride Month
The streets of Durban’s city centre were filled with rainbow flags and jubilation at the weekend as people came out to mark the end of International Pride Month.
“Sending Us Back Is Sending Us to Death”: LGBTQI+ Refugees Warn Amid Rising Xenophobia in South Africa
LGBTQI+ refugees in South Africa speak on xenophobia, asylum delays, and legal protection under Section 27(g) and the Refugees Act.
Opinion: 500 Days Since Imam Muhsin Hendricks Assassination – On Grief, Despair, and the Stubbornness of Being a Queer Muslim
500 days after Imam Muhsin Hendricks’ assassination, Sikhander Coopoo reflects on grief, faith, identity and the fight for queer Muslim freedom.
GBV March and Queer Career Expo Sends a Powerful Message of Unity, Visibility and Action in Eastern Cape
GBV march and Queer Career Expo in KwaZakhele, Eastern Cape unites communities for safety, inclusion and LGBTQIA+ visibility.
How South Africans View LGBTI People Today: A Decade of Changing Attitudes Revealed
A major new report reveals the size of South Africa’s LGBTI population while tracking how attitudes towards LGBTI people have changed over 10 years.
Spain Moves to Criminalise Conversion Therapy with Prison Penalties
Spain moves to criminalise conversion therapy, with lawmakers approving penalties including prison for practices targeting LGBTQ+ people.
Human Rights Watch Warns of Deteriorating Rights for LGBT People in China
Human Rights Watch warns LGBT rights are deteriorating in China amid growing censorship of Pride events, films and social media.