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Kenyan government attempts to ban gay students from boarding schools
The Minister of Education argued that the move is aimed at protecting the heterosexual majority of students.
Aussie podcast shining light on HIV community and historical heroes
“Suddenly, we’ve all had to confront viruses.”
‘Targeted for their appearance’: LGBTIQA+ people persecuted by police
A new global report shows that people around the world are still arrested just for being queer.
The 6 safest African countries for LGBTIQA+ life and tourism
These countries have seen increasing numbers of LGBTIQA+ visitors and refugees.
Commonwealth Games could boycott homophobic countries
Countries that persecute LGBTIQA+ people might not host the Games in the future.
Botswana top court upholds ruling to decriminalise homosexuality
The country is among just a handful of African nations to scrap homophobic laws.
Bold LGBTIQA+ pastors fighting discrimination in Kenyan churches
These brave church leaders are challenging religious exclusion.
Queer refugees face uncertain future as Kenya set to close camps
Hundreds of refugees may be forced to return to their dangerous countries of origin.
‘Most homophobic town’ raises rainbow flag for pride event
The Tasmanian town has sent a message of change and acceptance.
Josh Cavallo would fear for his safety as a gay footballer in Qatar
The Socceroo said he would be afraid to travel to the World Cup.
Unsolved hate crime inquiry announced for Sydney
Murders and other hate crimes committed over 40 years will be examined.
Australian Christian Lobby leader says criminalising homosexuality ‘ideal’
Martyn Iles said criminalising being gay could do "good" but would be difficult to enforce.
Gay actor Somizi Mhlongo banned from Zimbabwe restaurant opening
The government’s stance on gay rights has come under scrutiny.
Bisexual Superman creators receive death threats
A new comic has revealed a bisexual Superman character to mixed reception.
High schoolers surveyed on ‘queer’ access to ‘normal people’ bathrooms
The school’s ‘Anti Queer Association’ distributed the survey following transphobic debate.
Queer characters surviving horror films shouldn’t be radical
A new Netflix film does something that’s uncommon in horror: queer characters survive to the end.
Poland repeals ‘LGBT-free zones’, government homophobia continues
A politician has been forced to donate to an LGBT parade over his disgusting comments.
Charity raising funds to support ‘traumatised’ LGBTIQ refugees in Kenya
“We want to see it given greater prominence so that we can advocate for change in Africa.”
National Coming Out Day: Support still needed for LGBTIQ people
"Young LGBTIQ people today continue to suffer significant mental health problems because of the discrimination and vilification they still experience."