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Size Matters: South Africa’s LGBTI Market Valued at R250 Billion Annually:
A landmark report has, for the first time, quantified the economic power of South Africa’s LGBTI market, showing its impact on the economy.
Start Your Engines! Drag Race South Africa is Coming!:
Get ready to sashay and slay! The hugely popular drag reality phenomenon Drag Race is set to speed into Africa with Drag Race South Africa.
Italy Further Restricts Same-Sex Couples From Having Children:
Italy's government has voted to ban couples from having babies through surrogacy abroad, limiting parenting options for same-sex couples.
Cape Town Grindr Gang Case Postponed:
The case against three men, alleged to be part of a so-called Grindr Gang syndicate, who targeted gay men in Cape Town has been postponed.
Parents: SA Churches Must Act Against Anti-LGBTIQ+ Violence:
Parents of LGBTIQ+ individuals have protested at the failure of the SA Council of Churches to take a stand against anti-LGBTIQ+ violence.
Ghana: Cardinal Turkson Shocked That Bill Outlaws LGBTQ+ Identities:
Cardinal Peter Turkson, a prominent Vatican figure, expresses surprise that Ghana's Anti-LGBTQ+ law will criminalise people for being LGBTQ+.
Sade Giliberti Marries Longtime Love Chané Scallan in Dreamy Portugal Ceremony:
Sade Giliberti, beloved South African TV personality, has tied the knot with her longtime girlfriend, Chané Scallan, in Portugal!
Trans, Gender-Diverse, and Intersex Inclusion in Sports is a Human Right:
Hundreds of groups back a powerful statement affirming that sport is not just about competition, but also cultural and social cohesion.
Namibia: Queer Activist Wins International Democracy Prize:
Omar van Reenen, from Namibia, has become the first LGBTQI+ rights activist to win the prestigious Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize.
The Cost of Homophobia: The Economic Impact of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act:
A new report reveals the devastating economic impact of Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act in addition to its consequences on human rights.