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Namibia: Rise in Deadly Hate Crimes Against LGBTQIA+ Community:
A 30-year-old transgender woman is the latest victim in a spike in hate crime murders of queer people in Namibia, with politicians blamed for the crisis.
Joy as United Methodist Church Votes to Allow Gay Clergy:
In a significant development, the US-based United Methodist Church will allow gay clergy to serve in the church, overturning a 40-year ban.
Kenya: Court Issues Order Protecting LGBTQ+ People:
The High Court in Mombasa issues a landmark interim ruling, ordering anti-gay groups from inciting violence against LGBTQ+ people in Kenya.
Nigeria: Calls for Release of Trans Celebrity Bobrisky:
Calls are growing for the Nigerian authorities to release Bobrisky, one of Nigeria's most visible transgender public figures, who supporters claim was unfairly jailed.
Iraq Moves to Officially Outlaw Homosexuality:
The Parliament of Iraq has passed a bill that will formally criminalise homosexuality and transgender expression as jailable offences.
Virgin Active Trans Uproar: “Where Am I Supposed to Change?”:
A trans activist says Virgin Active's stance on transgender women's use of changerooms is problematic for trans people who are transitioning.
Joy as Caribbean Nation Dominica Decriminalises Homosexuality:
In a victory for equality in the Caribbean, the High Court of Dominica has struck down colonial-era laws that criminalised same-sex intimacy.
Virgin Active Embroiled in Trans Changerooms Fearmongering:
Transgender people are being portrayed as predators after Virgin Active South Africa said trans people can use changerooms aligned with their gender.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: March 2024:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in March 2024, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Mr Gay World Responds to Louw Breytenbach Case Dismissal:
Mr Gay World is considering whether to resume legal action against former titleholder Louw Breytenbach after its defamation case was dismissed.