South Africa: Killed for Being a Lesbian

South Africa has made strides in equality, especially pertaining to sexual orientation, but the country has seen a dramatic rise in brutal attacks against lesbians, writes Tiffani Wesley for Osisa.

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Rights activists (file photo): The Democratic Alliance says the Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities must be at the forefront to stem the rising tide of brutal homophobic attacks.

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  • jerseystar12
    Nov 15 2012, 19:16

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  • julietr
    Nov 12 2012, 09:56
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    Pretty consistently, anti-gay prejudice is responsible for hundreds of murders of LGBT people every year. Homophobia kills.

  • truefeminist
    Nov 15 2012, 06:56
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    Could you please read my article on "Sexuality or Spirituality" here : http://truefeminismnaphtali.blogspot.com/2012/10/sexuality-or-spirituality. html