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Blow as Uganda’s Constitutional Court Upholds Anti-Homosexuality Act:
Uganda's Constitutional Court has dealt a devastating blow to the country's LGBTIQ+ community by upholding the Anti-Homosexuality Act.
Diversity and Resilience: North West and Free State Celebrate Pride:
LGBTIQ+ community members in the Free State and North West celebrated their queer identity at the Free State Pride and Mahikeng Pride events.
Thailand Set to Recognise Same-Sex Marriages:
Thailand has taken a historic and significant step towards becoming the first Southeast Asian nation to legalise same-sex marriage.
A Step Towards Justice: Sam Mbatha Killers Found Guilty:
After almost three years of delays, three men have finally been found guilty of murdering up-and-coming LGBTQI+ marketer Sam Mbatha.
Congress Bans LGBTQI+ Rainbow Pride Flags Flying Outside US Embassies:
Republicans in the US Congress have pushed through a provision to bar US embassies from flying LGBTIQ+ Pride rainbow flags outside the buildings.
Gay Man Jailed in Qatar Provisionally Freed Pending Investigation:
A gay British-Mexican, entrapped by police in Qatar on Grindr, has been provisionally released after a global campaign for his freedom.
Ghana: Parliament and Presidency Clash Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill:
The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, tells Parliament to stop sending him the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill for his signature amidst legal challenges.
Gay Aussie Footballer Josh Cavallo Proposes in Stadium:
Proudly out Australian professional soccer player Josh Cavallo has proposed to his partner on his team's home pitch.
Japan: Courts Rule in Favour of Same-Sex Marriage:
Two courts in Japan have made groundbreaking rulings asserting that the government’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
ANC Includes Openly Queer Candidates on National Candidates List:
For the first time, the ANC's National Candidates List for the upcoming elections features three openly queer candidates who may secure seats in Parliament.