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LGBTQ+ Books Dominate America’s Most Challenged Books List:
The American Library Association has revealed that seven out of the top ten most challenged books in US libraries in 2023 tackled LGBTQ+ themes.
The Ivan Toms Centre for Health: Providing Comprehensive Sexual Health Services in Cape Town:
The Ivan Toms Centre for Health, located in Cape Town, South Africa, is a leading healthcare facility specializing in men's health services.
Trailblazing LGBTQ Professor Misses Constitutional Court Nomination:
A setback for LGBTQ+ representation? Openly LGBTQ Professor David Bilchitz fails to secure a Constitutional Court Judge nomination.
Uganda: International Jurists Condemn “Hateful” Court Judgment:
The International Commission of Jurists says the Ugandan Constitutional Court’s decision to uphold the Anti-Homosexuality Act is a disaster for human rights.
Religious Groups Fuel Trans Panic Over SA Schools’ “Transgender Ideology”:
South African conservative religious groups are fuelling panic among parents, claiming that the Department of Basic Education is trying to "indoctrinate" children with "transgender ideology".
Open Letter to Minister Naledi Pandor: “You Cannot Stand Idle”:
LGBTIQ+ groups call on Naledi Pandor, South Africa's International Relations Minister, to condemn anti-LGBTIQ+ laws on the African continent.
We Need to Talk About Butt Stuff:
As primordial cave paintings and ancient Greek crockery show, we've been doing it forever. So why the stigma and taboo, asks Bruce J Little.
South Africa Champions Historic UN Intersex Rights Resolution:
South Africa is among the sponsors of a historic United Nations resolution aimed at protecting the human rights of intersex persons.
Uganda: World Responds to Constitutional Court’s Shocking Assault on LGBTIQ+ Lives:
The Constitutional Court of Uganda has come under fire from around the world for upholding the country's draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act, one of the world's most severe anti-LGBTIQ+ laws.
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.
USA: Conservative Meltdown Over Biden’s Easter Trans Day Proclamation:
US Christian conservatives are in an uproar over President Joe Biden's decision to commemorate the Trans Day of Visibility on Easter Sunday.
What You Should Know About Coming Out as LGBTQ+ in Your 20s and 30s:
Today, many LGBTQ+ people are coming out in their teens. What about those of us who are still to come out in our late 20s, 30s or later.
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.
Botswana Collective Celebrates Black African Queer Creativity with New Zine:
Botswana-based art collective Banana Club is celebrating the resilience, beauty, and creative prowess of black African queer bodies.
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 Queer Perspective on Easter:
Easter is an opportunity to reflect on Jesus' vision of love, compassion, and radical inclusion, not religious dogma, writes Ishmael Mokone.
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.
Men2Men Health: Don’t Worry, Be Savvy:
Many guys avoid dealing with their sexual health. Here's why it’s important to overcome that fear for a healthier, more confident life.
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.
Zimbabwe Olympic Swimmer Sean Gunn’s Coming Out Journey:
Sean Gunn, a former Olympic swimmer from Zimbabwe now based in South Africa, recently came out as a gay man in an interview with Out Sports.