Gay Rights
latest news & developments
We need more black gay men in the public sector
Government structures in South Africa have been shown to host the greatest, albeit subtle, homophobia towards black gay men
Nigeria is still a very dangerous place to be different
Nigeria is moving far too slowly in terms of accommodating different genders and sexualities, sacrificing happiness, liberties and lives.
Every person’s silence against violence gives perpetrators licence to kill
Ongoing hate speech, whether in person, among people or on social media, that is directed at vulnerable groups can lead to violence and death
A very African queerness
Love Falls On Us by Robbie Corey-Boulet explores queer spaces across Africa
Learning to live my truth as a gay person
I was 22 years old before I was open about my sexuality. I hope others won’t have to wait so long
Being a mensch first, Edwin-style
Above all, Justice Cameron learned and taught that you can never judge anybody by their cover
This country has upheld its ban on gay sex. Here’s why it could be deadly.
“The failure to decriminalise consensual same-sex relations will undermine Kenya’s aim of reaching universal health coverage,” UNAids says.
Freedom comes at the cost of love
Despite escaping Syria together, one queer couple’s scars tore their relationship apart
Where Kenya leads on queer rights, the rest of Africa must follow
Friday’s ruling could be a new landmark in the fight for queer rights on the continent
Kenyan court due to rule on decriminalising same-sex relations
However, the LGBT community fears yet another postponement
Black, gay woman elected Chicago mayor in historic vote
Lori Lightfoot, a 56-year-old former federal prosecutor and practicing lawyer was elected as Chicago mayor
A lone gay man says ‘enough’ to hate rapes in Cape wheatlands
After Marchillino Ambraal was gang-raped a second time and a friend was killed, he wants to see justice done
Queer rights battle is a fight for the right to religious belief
The Dutch Reformed Church’s about-face on sexuality is in court for being doubly unconstitutional
Tanzania steps up fight against queer rights
The country’s government has reinforced that queer rights activists will be punished
African states biggest culprits of forced anal testing to ‘prove’ homosexuality
Haunting testimonies of LGBTQ Africans appear in a Human Rights Watch report on violations.