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Heartbreak as SA LGBTQ+ Groups Downsize Amid Trump’s Funding Cuts:
Two leading South African LGBTIQ+ groups drastically scale down their services and let go of dozens of staff members due to US funding cuts.
Trinidad and Tobago: Court Reverses Historic LGBTQ+ Rights Ruling:
Trinidad and Tobago’s Court of Appeal has reinstated the country's colonial-era sodomy laws, once again criminalising same-sex intimacy.
Exorcism, Assault and Rape: Conversion Therapy in the UK:
Nearly a third of LGBTQ+ people in the UK have faced sometimes violent conversion therapy practices to change their sexuality or identity.
Fighting for God: The Church’s War on Trans People in Botswana:
Phio Kenosi reflects on his journey with faith as a trans individual and the deep trauma inflicted by the church in Botswana.
Watch “Wicked” Star Cynthia Erivo’s Powerful Speech at GLAAD Awards:
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo delivered a powerful
The Search for Miss Drag South Africa 2025 is Underway:
Miss Drag South Africa, the country’s premier national drag pageant, is officially accepting entries for its highly anticipated 2025 edition.
US Funding Cuts: Hope for Trans Community in Buffalo City:
The Eastern Cape Health Department steps in to provide gender-affirming care for the trans community in Buffalo City.
LGBT+ Stars Urged to Boycott Hungary Over Pride Ban:
LGBT+ musicians like Chappell Roan and allies like Katy Perry are being urged to refuse to perform in Hungary over the country's Pride ban.
Cassandra Roxburgh: Finding Trans Hope When the World Feels Like It’s Burning:
Amid the rising vilification of trans individuals and identities, Cassandra Roxburgh reflects on holding onto hope in uncertain and times.
FEATURES
Fighting for God: The Church’s War on Trans People in Botswana: Phio Kenosi reflects on his deeply personal journey with faith as a trans individual,
Cassandra Roxburgh: Finding Trans Hope When the World Feels Like It’s Burning: Amid the rising global vilification of gender diverse
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: February 2025: MambaOnline and OUT Well-being publish a monthly overview of reported LGBTIQ+ rights violations
Seen but Not Safe: The Double-Edged Sword of Trans Visibility in Namibia: We are often told that LGBTIQ+ visibility is essential for driving
More Countries Cut Foreign Aid, Endangering Marginalised Communities: The world’s most vulnerable communities are facing an alarming crisis
In Pictures: Cape Town Pride 2025: The 2025 Cape Town Pride Parade and Mardi Gras on Saturday, 1 March, was a vibrant celebration of LGBTIQ+ queerness, love,
Zackie Achmat: The Hate You Give – On Being Queer and Muslim in Cape Town: When I heard about Imam Muhsin Hendricks’s killing in
A Battle for Dignity: My Journey to Access Gender-Affirming Care in Botswana: The journey to accessing gender-affirming care in Botswana
Culture
Watch “Wicked” Star Cynthia Erivo’s Powerful Speech at GLAAD Awards: Wicked star Cynthia Erivo delivered a powerful
The Search for Miss Drag South Africa 2025 is Underway: Miss Drag South Africa, the country’s premier national drag pageant, is officially accepting
LGBT+ Stars Urged to Boycott Hungary Over Pride Ban: There are calls for high-profile LGBT+ musicians like Chappell Roan and allies like Katy Perry
Who is Elon Musk’s Trans Daughter, Vivian Wilson?: South African-born Elon Musk is one of the most controversial and reviled figures in the world.
In Pictures: Cape Town Pride 2025: The 2025 Cape Town Pride Parade and Mardi Gras on Saturday, 1 March, was a vibrant celebration of LGBTIQ+ queerness, love,
Newly Launched Mr Gay Universe Pageant to Debut in India: An exciting new LGBTQIA+ addition to the international pageant world, Mr Gay Universe®,
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Heartbreak as SA LGBTQ+ Groups Downsize Amid Trump’s Funding Cuts
Two prominent South African LGBTIQ+ organisations have been forced to
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Trinidad and Tobago: Court Reverses Historic LGBTQ+ Rights Ruling
In a concerning setback for LGBTQ+ rights, Trinidad and Tobago’s Court of
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Exorcism, Assault and Rape: Conversion Therapy in the UK
New research has revealed the disturbing extent of conversion therapy practices in the
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Fighting for God: The Church’s War on Trans People in Botswana
Phio Kenosi reflects on his deeply personal journey with faith as a trans individual,
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