Gay rights - proud, but vigilant
It is cause for real concern when the National House of Traditional Leaders proposes that protection of gay rights be removed from the Constitution.
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Towards a progressive culture
Once a fence sitter, South Africa has now decided to lead by example on the continent and advocate for laws protecting sexual minorities.
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South Africa leads United Nations on gay rights
SA has won a moral and diplomatic victory at the UN, defending the protection of sexual minorities while preventing a walkout of other African states.
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St Petersburg passes 'anti-gay' law despite outrage
Saint Petersburg passed a controversial law banning "homosexual propaganda", in defiance of protests by gay rights groups.
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Former Liberian first lady pushes anti-gay Bill
Former Liberian first lady Jewel Taylor has introduced a Bill for homosexuality to be made a first degree felony, amid raging debate over gay rights.
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'Remorseless' killers get 18 years for murdering gay woman
Four men were jailed for 18 years on Wednesday for stabbing and stoning 19-year-old lesbian Zoliswa Nkonyana to death in 2006.
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Respect gay rights, UN's Ban tells African leaders
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, in an unusually outspoken declaration on Sunday, told African leaders they must respect gay rights.
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Nigeria slams critics, hustles anti-gay law through Parliament
Nigeria's Parliament is pushing ahead with a Bill that would harshly crack down on gay rights despite moves from abroad to counter such legislation.
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Nigeria approves Bill criminalising gay marriage
Nigeria has voted to criminalise gay marriages -- instituting prison terms of more than a decade for violations -- which has been widely supported.
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Mugabe labels David Cameron 'satanic' for aid conditions
Robert Mugabe has called UK Prime Minister David Cameron 'satanic' for considering withholding aid from countries that do not respect gay rights.
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