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Paris Olympics: Three South Africans Among 175 Out LGBTQ+ Athletes:
At least 175 openly LGBTQ+ athletes are competing for medals at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, including three from South Africa.
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Paris Olympics: History Made as Drag Queens Carry Olympic Torch:
For the first time ever, three drag queens have carried the Olympic torch ahead of the opening of the 2024 Games in France.
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Decriminalisation of LGBTQ+ People Saves Lives, Say UN and UNAIDS Leaders:
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the UNAIDS Executive Director have jointly called for the decriminalisation of LGBTQ+ people.
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Namibia: Government Appeals Historic Same-Sex Ruling:
The Government of Namibia chooses the wrong side of history - will challenge the landmark ruling reversing the apartheid-era same-sex ban.
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Elon Musk Shamefully Claims His Estranged Trans Child is “Dead”:
South Africa-born billionaire Elon Musk has publicly rejected his estranged daughter's trans identity, claiming that he has "lost his son."
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Pride on the Podium: 7 Inspiring Out Olympians Who’ve Shaped Sports History:
As the Olympic Games kicks off in Paris, we take a look at some of the iconic out Olympians who've helped paved the way for LGBTIQ+ athletes.
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Gents, Put Your Health First! – Our Yellow Dot Doctors Are Here For You:
Hey gents! When was the last time you considered your sexual health? Well, don't fear, Yellow Dot Doctor is here to help you out!
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South Korea: Major Victory for Same-Sex Couples:
The Supreme Court of South Korea has ruled that same-sex couples are entitled to the same health insurance benefits as heterosexual couples.
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South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: June 2024:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in June 2024, collated by OUT and MambaOnline.
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Charges Mount Against Cape Town Grindr Gang Suspects:
More victims come forward with accusations against three Gauteng men arrested in Cape Town in connection with a Grindr gang syndicate attack.
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USA: Report Provides Insight Into Queer Families:
A new study on queer families reveals that an estimated 2.5 million LGBTQ adults are raising children the age of 18 in the United States.
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Inaugural Unite South Africa Awards Recognises Inclusive Creativity:
The power of inclusive creativity was celebrated at the inaugural Unite South Africa Awards, recognising the best LGBTQIA+ affirming work from WPP agencies in South Africa.
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Ghana: Supreme Court Delays Decision on Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill:
The Supreme Court of Ghana has postponed its ruling on two applications challenging the country's oppressive Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.
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Ekurhuleni Pride 2024: Celebrating Diversity and Unity in Tembisa:
The Ekurhuleni Organising Committee has announced details of the upcoming Ekurhuleni Pride event in Tembisa on 14 September 2024.
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Project Transcend: Trans Women in Zimbabwe Defying Economic Exclusion:
While trans women in Zimbabwe face discrimination in many areas of life, Haylie and Queen have found economic empowerment on their own terms.
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Uganda: New Court Bid to Overturn Draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act:
Activists in Uganda have filed an appeal against the Constitutional Court's April ruling that upheld the country's Anti-Homosexuality Act.
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Burkina Faso Moves to Outlaw Homosexuality:
Burkina Faso's military government has taken the regressive step of banning same-sex intimacy, harkening back to colonial-era attitudes.
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Prosecution of Joburg Grindr Gang Seven to Continue:
Despite fears of their release, the case against the Grindr Gang men accused of kidnapping and beating a Joburg student remains on track.
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Namibia’s Sodomy Laws Have Been Overturned – What That Means for LGBTIQ+ Rights in the country:
The Namibian High Court recently invalidated the country’s colonial-era “sodomy law”, which made consensual sexual acts between men a crime.
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Cameroon: President’s Daughter Causes Stir with Same-Sex Kiss:
The daughter of the President of Cameroon has caused a stir in her country after calling for freedom for LGBTIQ+ people.