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IAM Celebrates 30 Years of Queer Faith Inclusion in Africa: IAM is marking 30 years as one of Africa’s leading drivers of queer faith inclusion. We spoke to its founder, Pieter Oberholzer and director, Ecclesia de Lange.

Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act Marks Two Years of Persecution: Two years after Uganda enacted its brutal Anti-Homosexuality Act, LGBT Ugandans are enduring a wave of discrimination, violence and harassment.

“Our Candles Will Not Die”: 100 Days On, Imam Muhsin Hendricks Honoured: One hundred days after his brutal assassination, Imam Muhsin Hendricks and his legacy of love and resistance were honoured at a powerful ceremony in Cape Town.

Ghana’s Dreaded Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Ready For Parliament: Ghana's harsh anti-LGBTQ+ bill is back on the legislative agenda, sparking renewed alarm among human rights defenders and LGBTQ+ communities in the country.

20 EU Nations Demand Hungary Repeals LGBTIQ+ Pride Ban: Twenty European Union nations slam Hungary’s Pride ban and crackdown on LGBTIQ+ rights as calls grow for the EU to cut funding to the country in protest.

Imagining a Queer Africa: A Call to Faith, Resistance and Action: Activists and faith leaders have gathered in Cape Town to confront anti-LGBTQ+ movements and reimagine a more inclusive, liberated Queer Africa.

East London Court Hears Dawood Lagardien LGBTQ+ Shop-Ban Case: East London Equality Court hears LGBTQ+ discrimination and hate speech case against Dawood Lagardien over his shop sign barring LGBTQ+ customers.

Dawood Lagardien – A Case That Must Be Heard: East London activist Sikhander Coopoo attended the Equality Court hearing on Monday 26 May, against queerphobic Gqeberha shop owner Dawood Lagardien.

Queer is Not Un-African: Debunking a Dangerous Myth: The claim that queerness is "un-African" is a deeply harmful myth used to justify homophobia, discrimination, and even violence across the continent.

Opinion: Dawood Lagardien Case – Queerphobia, Religion, and the South African Constitution: The Dawood Lagardien Equality Court case highlights the clash between religious beliefs and LGBTQIA+ constitutional rights, writes Sikhander Coopoo.

“Scared for Our Lives”: Activists Warn Parliament of Looming HIV Crisis After PEPFAR Cuts: South Africa is on the precipice of a major public health crisis, activists have warned, following devastating cuts to HIV funding by PEPFAR.

UK’s Dramatic Drop in European LGBTI Rights Ranking: The United Kingdom has fallen six places to 22nd in ILGA-Europe’s latest Rainbow Map, which ranks the most and least LGBTI-friendly countries in Europe.

Queer History 101: Who was Harvey Milk?: Discover the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials, whose activism transformed LGBTQ+ visibility and rights.

Visibility as Resistance: Powerful Portrait Exhibition of Displaced LGBTIQ+ Individuals: A powerful photo exhibition in Johannesburg spotlights the resilience of displaced LGBTIQ+ individuals and calls for dignity, inclusion, and human rights.

Opinion: The Roast Helen Zille Deserves: Trans advocate Brent Janse van Vuuren calls out the DA for its silence on its Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille's recent anti-trans statements.

Profiting From Hate: Social Media Giants Failing LGBTQ+ Users: GLAAD's new Social Media Safety Index reveals that major social media platforms are failing to provide basic protections to ensure the safety of LGBTQ+ users.

“They Don’t See Us”: Maya Sebopelo’s Fight for Gender-Affirming Care: “They treat us like our healthcare doesn’t matter,” says transgender Pretoria student Maya Sebopelo about her struggle to access gender-affirming care.

Pride Marchers Celebrate Progress in Townships But Justice System Must Do Better: About 100 people, some waving rainbow flags, marched through the streets of Strand in Cape Town to celebrate the 12th Khumbulani Pride event.

Report: LGBTIQ+ Hate “Family Values” Conference Coming to South Africa: The 2027 Pan-African Conference on Family Values - a platform to attack and demonise the LGBTIQ+ community - will reportedly take place in South Africa.

“Resist Hate, Restore Dignity”: SA Officials Reaffirm Commitment to LGBTQI+ Rights on IDAHOBIT: South African Deputy Ministers Andries Nel and Mapaseka Steve Letsike affirmed the rights of the LGBTQI+ community at an IDAHOBIT event on Friday.