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A First for Africa! Cape Town to Host WorldPride 2028:
Cape Town has been chosen as the host city for WorldPride 2028; the first city in Africa to make history by holding the international event.
The Anti-Apartheid Struggle Will Not be Pinkwashed: History Shows That Suspension of Israeli Organisation from ILGA World Was Correct:
After protests, ILGA World removed Tel Aviv as a potential conference host city. Here's why it was the right thing to do.
Feather Awards 2024: All the Winners!:
The Feather Awards celebrated its 16th edition on Thursday night, honouring LGBTQIA+ standouts and allies at a ceremony in Johannesburg.
Mali Outlaws Homosexuality for the First Time:
Mali's military government has criminalised homosexuality for the first time, underscoring a rise in state-led homophobia across West Africa.
Date Set for Trial of Johannesburg Grindr Gang Suspects:
Activists have welcomed the setting of a trial date for the seven men accused of being part of the so-called "Grindr gang."
Defending Global LGBTI Rights: ILGA World’s Julia Ehrt:
Ahead of the ILGA World Conference, we spoke to ILGA World’s Executive Director, Julia Ehrt, about the impact of holding the event in Africa.
USA: Horrified LGBTQ+ Community Braces for Another Trump Presidency:
The prospect of a second Trump administration has left America's LGBTQ+ community bracing for renewed threats to its rights and freedoms.
Uganda: LGBTQ+ Community Endures ‘Drastic’ Increase in Online Attacks:
LGBTQ+ people in Uganda are experiencing widespread online attacks, including blackmail, outing, and threats of physical violence.
A Mental Health Cheat Sheet for Men Who Have Sex With Men:
If you're a gay or bi man, here are some small and easy mental health tips that will help you maintain a healthy state of mind.
FEATURES
Defending Global LGBTI Rights: ILGA World’s Julia Ehrt: ILGA World, a federation of 2,000 LGBTI rights organisations from over 160 countries,
A Mental Health Cheat Sheet for Men Who Have Sex With Men: If you’re a man who has sex with men (MSM), you are statistically three times more likely
Queer Online Dating in South Africa – Risks and Safety Tips: Online dating has become a common way to connect with potential romantic or sexual
Op-Ed: Beyond the Rainbow: LGBTQ+ Rights and Health in Eastern and Southern Africa:
A joint thought piece by Regional Directors
In Pictures: Johannesburg Pride 2024: Johannesburg Pride, Africa’s oldest Pride event, returned to the streets of Sandton on Saturday, 26 October
Size Matters: South Africa’s LGBTI Market Valued at R250 Billion Annually: A landmark new report has quantified the size of South Africa’s
A Tale of Two Moms: Sape and Vee’s Parenting Journey: Mzansi was thrilled when one of South Africa’s most prominent same-sex couples, Sape Maodi-Swartz
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: September 2024: MambaOnline and OUT LGBT Well-being publish a monthly overview of reported LGBTIQ+ rights violations
Culture
A First for Africa! Cape Town to Host WorldPride 2028: Cape Town has been chosen as the host city for WorldPride 2028; set to become the first city in
Feather Awards 2024: All the Winners!: The Feather Awards celebrated its sixteenth edition on Thursday, honouring LGBTQIA+ standouts and allies at a celebrity-studded
Bearfest 2024 in Pretoria: A Weekend of Fun and Community: If you’re looking for a unique weekend that combines community celebration, a welcoming
Mayor Backs Cape Town Bid to Host Gay Games in 2030: Cape Town is one of seven cities – and the only one on the African continent – in the
Queer Books: Love, Trouble Chronicles African Queer Activism: Taboom Media and GALA Queer Archive have launched Love, Trouble, the fourth volume
Win Tickets To Ange Madame’s Album Launch in Cape Town: Win an invitation for you and a partner to Ange Madame’s 2024 album launch!
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A First for Africa! Cape Town to Host WorldPride 2028
Cape Town has been chosen as the host city for WorldPride 2028; set to become the first city in
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Feather Awards 2024: All the Winners!
The Feather Awards celebrated its sixteenth edition on Thursday, honouring LGBTQIA+ standouts and allies at a celebrity-studded
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Mali Outlaws Homosexuality for the First Time
Mali’s military government has criminalised homosexuality for the first time, underscoring
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