Sheila Lumumba was raped and murdered in their home.
Tag: homophobia
STI rates soar among gay Kenyans
Some cities are seeing thousands of infections every month.
Killing Eve and a trope that should be buried
The series finale is the opposite of a love letter to queer fans.
Zimbabwe tabloid stokes anti-LGBTIQA+ hate and discrimination
A "bad taste" story might set back the rights of LGBTIQA+ people in the country.
It’s time to stop tolerating stigma – our lives depend on it
Hate is killing too many LGBTIQA+ people.
‘Deeply disturbing’ homophobic bullying revealed at Rio Tinto
Huge numbers of employees have faced harassment and violence at work.
‘You are not welcome’: The message a Christian college is giving queer students
When you tell queer children that they are immoral, we risk losing them.
Kenyans demand presidential hopefuls clarify their LGBTIQA+ position
Homosexuality remains illegal in the African nation.
Looking for a hero: Acceptance and being a queer Muslim
I worried that religion would be used to justify hate against my community.
Teacher fired for ‘demonic’ marriage warns against religious discrimination bill
A Senate inquiry has heard schools “can and do” dismiss staff for being LGBTIQA+.
Hate crime killer to be sentenced after guilty plea
Scott Johnson's murderer made a surprise confession in court.
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.