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In Pictures: Soweto Pride 2024:
Soweto Pride marked its 20th anniversary on 28 September 2024. We were there to capture these striking images of the day!
UK: Most Same-Sex Couples Fear Holding Hands in Public:
New research reveals that the majority of LGBTQ+ couples in the UK avoid holding hands in public due to concerns about their safety.
Outcry as LGBTQ+ Activists Arrested in Cameroon:
The arrest of 13 people, including LGBTQ+ activists and members of the public, by the authorities in Cameroon sparks international concern.
“We Are Gatvol!” Churches Challenged to Embrace LGBTIQ+ People in Queer Kairos Document:
The landmark Queer Kairos Document declares a critical moment for South African churches to embrace radical love, justice, and transformation.
Feather Awards Reveal 2024 Nominees:
The annual Feather Awards are back for their 2024 edition, promising a night of glamour, controversy, and inspiration with a dazzling array of nominees.
Soweto Pride Marks 20 Years Amidst Surge in LGBTIQ+ Murders:
Soweto Pride marked a vibrant and significant milestone as it celebrated its 20th edition on Saturday at Dorothy Nyembe Park in Dobsonville.
Trans Man & Passionate Refugee Advocate: The Story of Thomars Shamuyarira:
Thomars Shamuyarira, a proudly out trans man from Zimbabwe, is a dedicated and passionate advocate for LGBTQI+ refugees in South Africa.
Queer Health: A Fresh Take on Spring Cleaning Your Life:
Spring's the perfect time for a fresh start! It doesn’t have to mean drastic life changes, but can be about taking small steps that add up.
Seychelles Passes LGBTIQ-Inclusive Hate Crimes Bill:
Seychelles has become the second African country to pass legislation protecting people from violent identity-based hate crimes.
Uganda: Activists Slam World Bank’s “Façade” Plan to Resume Loans:
Activists push back against the World Bank possibly resuming lending to Uganda despite the country's continued oppression of LGBTQ+ people.
Anglican Church of Southern Africa Rejects Same-Sex Couples:
In another setback for inclusion, the Anglican Church of Southern Africa has voted against blessing or offering prayers for same-sex couples.
You Can Now Listen to Groundbreaking Queer Audio Drama “Stripped”:
Stripped, South Africa’s first feature-length (and queer) audio drama podcast, is now live on all major podcast platforms.
LGBTQI+ Refugees: Pride Means Nothing If it Does Not Include All of Us:
For many LGBTQI+ refugees living in South Africa, Pride Month is a painful reminder of the freedoms and rights they have yet to experience.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: August 2024:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in August 2024, as collated by OUT and MambaOnline.
ILGA World Conference: Mpho Tutu van Furth Among Keynote Speakers:
As Cape Town prepares to host the ILGA World Conference - a gathering of global LGBTI changemakers - the first keynote speakers are announced.
Nelson Mandela Bay Murders Reflect National Crisis of Deadly Anti-LGBTIQ+ Violence:
The murders of five queer individuals in less than a month in Nelson Mandela Bay represents a shocking surge in anti-LGBTIQ+ violence in South Africa.
Queer Music | Miloh Ramai Drops Seductive New Single ‘Pure Hearts’:
South African singer/songwriter Miloh Ramai is back with an enthralling new single, Pure Hearts, exploring the complexities of human desire.
Hollywood Sees Decline in LGBTQ Representation:
GLAAD’s 12th Annual Studio Responsibility Index reveals that LGBTQ representation in major Hollywood films is not only stagnating but regressing.
Georgia Faces Crisis as New Law Targets LGBTI Community:
The LGBTI+ community in Georgia is facing an alarming threat as the country's Parliament passes controversial anti-LGBTI legislation.
Diversity Under Attack: US Corporates Roll Back LGBTQ+ Inclusion Efforts:
Under growing right-wing pressure, several major US corporations have rolled back their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.