Government structures in South Africa have been shown to host the greatest, albeit subtle, homophobia towards black gay men
Nigeria is moving far too slowly in terms of accommodating different genders and sexualities, sacrificing happiness, liberties and lives.
Ongoing hate speech, whether in person, among people or on social media, that is directed at vulnerable groups can lead to violence and death
Love Falls On Us by Robbie Corey-Boulet explores queer spaces across Africa
I was 22 years old before I was open about my sexuality. I hope others won’t have to wait so long
Above all, Justice Cameron learned and taught that you can never judge anybody by their cover
“The failure to decriminalise consensual same-sex relations will undermine Kenya’s aim of reaching universal health coverage,” UNAids says.
Despite escaping Syria together, one queer couple’s scars tore their relationship apart
Friday’s ruling could be a new landmark in the fight for queer rights on the continent
However, the LGBT community fears yet another postponement
Lori Lightfoot, a 56-year-old former federal prosecutor and practicing lawyer was elected as Chicago mayor
After Marchillino Ambraal was gang-raped a second time and a friend was killed, he wants to see justice done
The Dutch Reformed Church’s about-face on sexuality is in court for being doubly unconstitutional
The country’s government has reinforced that queer rights activists will be punished
Haunting testimonies of LGBTQ Africans appear in a Human Rights Watch report on violations.
The Rainbow Identity Association started the annual Soccer and Gender Tournament four years ago.
The LGBTI community is coming out to ensure that it enjoys the rewards sport can bring.
A look at the findings of Progressive Prudes, a survey of South Africans’ attitudes towards homosexuality and gender nonconformity.
Young people aged between 16 and 19 are three times more likely to report on the use of violence, especially towards gender non-conforming women.
A refugee tells Carl Collison about being hunted by soldiers, attacked by fellow Ugandans and seeking sanctuary in SA, where she was raped – twice.
Pushed a tough message on corruption, the civil war in South Sudan, controversial elections in Burundi and the fight against al-Shabaab.
Activists describe Mozambique as a tolerant society but say LGBT people still face a long struggle for full equality.
Anti-gay and women’s ‘decency’ laws are sides of the same coin and reflect men’s patriarchy.
The school environment should be a place where teenagers feel safe and happy, but for many young lesbians it can be a living hell.
The country’s LGBTI pupils are being abused and bullied to the brink of suicide, activists warn.
President Barack Obama will sign an executive order barring federal contractors from discriminating based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Thousands marched for gay rights in the capital of Nicosia despite a counter-demonstration by conservative Christians and clerics.
Sweden says it will stop development aid payments to Uganda "because of the anti-gay legislation" passed in late February.
Trying to lecture students on respecting people’s rights will only get you so far. They need experiential human rights education.
Uganda’s government has been hit with substantial aid cuts after the president enacted a severe anti-gay law.
A Ugandan newspaper has published a list of what it called the country’s "200 top" gay people, which included some prominent Ugandans.
South Africa will seek clarification from various countries about their laws on sexual orientation, says the department of international relations.