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Africa: U.S. Intel Executive Accused of Promoting Anti-LGBTQ+ Agenda in Africa
allAfrica, 8 July 2023
A coalition of human rights organizations in Africa has intensified its demand for Intel Corporation, an American multinational, to terminate the employment of a senior executive,… Read more »
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Africa: Pride Month - UN's Transgender Rights Campaign Goes Global
UN News, 30 June 2023
A razor, nail polish, and beads are part of an innovative pilot project, launched by UNAIDS in India to raise awareness about gender identity during childhood, that is now… Read more »
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Africa: How to Live and Love Under Oppressive Laws
Chatham House, 23 June 2023
Uganda is among the latest countries to turn up the legal temperature on its LGBTQ+ populations. Countries in the Middle East and North Africa offer lessons on how to hold the… Read more »
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Africa: Being Queer in Africa - the State of LGBTIQ+ Rights Across the Continent
The Conversation Africa, 28 May 2023
In recent years several African countries have decriminalised same-sex relationships. But they're not representative of the continent. In fact, queer rights at times appear to be… Read more »
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Namibia: Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages With Foreigners in Namibia Brings Hope to Ugandans and Kenyans
RFI, 24 May 2023
As Namibia's Supreme Court recognised same-sex marriages contracted abroad between citizens and foreign spouses last week, many see the ruling as a step towards decriminalising… Read more »
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Nigeria: Author Arinze Ifeakandu Shines a Light On Gay Nigerian Lives
Thomson Reuters Foundation, 23 May 2023
Nigerian author Arinze Ifeakandu has often dreamed of a society where gay people do not have to hide their love or live in fear of homophobic hate. Read more »
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Africa: Canada Starts Drive to Provide Home to Homosexuals From Other Countries As Museveni Signs Law
Nile Post, 11 June 2023
The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau has announced that his government in partnership with a Non-Government Organisation Rainbow Road will offer safe haven for all people… Read more »
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Africa: Africa - Independent Judiciaries Can Defend Rights
HRW, 2 June 2023
In sub-Saharan Africa, countries with strong independent judiciaries have tended to fare better when it comes to upholding LGBTQ rights. Read more »