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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.

SARA’s Colleen Makhubele Slammed for Anti-LGBTIQ+ Attack: Former Joburg Council Speaker and SARA president Colleen Makhubele is perpetuating dangerous myths about LGBTIQ+ "propaganda" in schools.

Mr Gay World vs Louw Breytenbach Defamation Case Dismissed: The Pretoria High Court dismisses the defamation case brought by Mr Gay World against its former titleholder, South African Louw Breytenbach.

Disbelief as Zuma’s MK Party Sells LGBTIQ+ Merchandise: The Umkhonto WeSizwe party is courting the LGBTIQ+ community by selling rainbow-themed clothing, despite Jacob Zuma attacking queer people.

Disappointment Over New Vatican Statement on Gender Identity: The Vatican's latest declaration on gender identity upholds regressive ideas that are harmful to transgender and non-binary people.

Alarming Move to Criminalise Homosexuality in the DRC: A lawmaker in the Democratic Republic of Congo is proposing to make homosexuality illegal in the central African country for the first time.