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International

Police slow to respond to queer murders

June 2, 2022 Christine Kinori

Sheila Lumumba was raped and murdered in their home.

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Tagged Africa, government, homophobia, Kenya, lesbian, murder, non-binary, Sheila Lumumba, violenceLeave a comment
Features, International

STI rates soar among gay Kenyans

May 28, 2022May 28, 2022 Pink Advocate Contributor

Some cities are seeing thousands of infections every month.

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Tagged Africa, health, healthcare, homophobia, Kenya, Nairobi, sexual healthLeave a comment
Entertainment, Opinion

Killing Eve and a trope that should be buried

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 Vanessa Maki

The series finale is the opposite of a love letter to queer fans.

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International, Opinion

Zimbabwe tabloid stokes anti-LGBTIQA+ hate and discrimination

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 Tafadzwa Evans Muranganwa

A "bad taste" story might set back the rights of LGBTIQA+ people in the country.

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Tagged Africa, discrimination, GALZ, Hands of Hope, homophobia, media, trans, transphobia, ZimbabweLeave a comment
Opinion

It’s time to stop tolerating stigma – our lives depend on it

March 20, 2022March 20, 2022 Pink Advocate Contributor

Hate is killing too many LGBTIQA+ people.

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Tagged homophobia, mental health, stigma, suicide, transphobiaLeave a comment
International, National, News

‘Deeply disturbing’ homophobic bullying revealed at Rio Tinto

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 Jesse Jones

Huge numbers of employees have faced harassment and violence at work.

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Tagged bullying, Elizabeth Broderick, harassment, homophobia, rape, report, Rio Tinto, workplaceLeave a comment
Opinion

‘You are not welcome’: The message a Christian college is giving queer students

January 31, 2022February 1, 2022 Maeve Moroney

When you tell queer children that they are immoral, we risk losing them.

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Tagged Brisbane, Citipointe Christian College, discrimination, homophobia, religion, school, transphobia, young peopleLeave a comment
International, News

Kenyans demand presidential hopefuls clarify their LGBTIQA+ position

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 Pink Advocate Contributor

Homosexuality remains illegal in the African nation.

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Tagged activism, Africa, discrimination, election, HIV, homophobia, Kenya, law, politicsLeave a comment
Opinion

Looking for a hero: Acceptance and being a queer Muslim 

January 30, 2022January 30, 2022 Aly M

I worried that religion would be used to justify hate against my community.

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Tagged AFLW, coming out, community, family, football, Haneen Zreika, homophobia, Israel Folau, Margaret Court, Muslim, Pride, religion, social media, sportsLeave a comment
National, News

Teacher fired for ‘demonic’ marriage warns against religious discrimination bill

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 Jesse Jones

A Senate inquiry has heard schools “can and do” dismiss staff for being LGBTIQA+.

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New South Wales

Hate crime killer to be sentenced after guilty plea

January 16, 2022 Jesse Jones

Scott Johnson's murderer made a surprise confession in court.

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Tagged court, crime, hate crime, homophobia, law, murder, police, Scott Johnson, Sydney, violenceLeave a comment
International, News

Kenyan government attempts to ban gay students from boarding schools

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 Pink Advocate Contributor

The Minister of Education argued that the move is aimed at protecting the heterosexual majority of students.

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Tagged activism, Africa, boarding school, discrimination, government, homophobia, Kenya, News, school, young peopleLeave a comment
National, News

Aussie podcast shining light on HIV community and historical heroes

December 22, 2021December 23, 2021 Jesse Jones

“Suddenly, we’ve all had to confront viruses.”

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Tagged activism, AIDS, COVID-19, HIV, homophobia, pandemic, podcast, radio, Tim Brunero, World AIDS DayLeave a comment
International, News

‘Targeted for their appearance’: LGBTIQA+ people persecuted by police

December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 Jesse Jones

A new global report shows that people around the world are still arrested just for being queer.

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Tagged discrimination, homophobia, ILGA World, law, police, report, research, trans, transphobia, United NationsLeave a comment
Features

The 6 safest African countries for LGBTIQA+ life and tourism

December 12, 2021December 12, 2021 Pink Advocate Contributor

These countries have seen increasing numbers of LGBTIQA+ visitors and refugees.

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Tagged Africa, Angola, Botswana, discrimination, government, homophobia, law, Lesotho, marriage equality, Mozambique, refugees, Seychelles, South Africa, travelLeave a comment
International, News

Commonwealth Games could boycott homophobic countries

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 Jesse Jones

Countries that persecute LGBTIQA+ people might not host the Games in the future.

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Tagged Commonwealth Games, FIFA World Cup, government, homophobia, Josh Cavallo, Katie Sadleir, law, Olympics, Qatar, sports, Tom DaleyLeave a comment
International, News

Botswana top court upholds ruling to decriminalise homosexuality

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 Pink Advocate Contributor

The country is among just a handful of African nations to scrap homophobic laws.

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Features

Bold LGBTIQA+ pastors fighting discrimination in Kenyan churches

November 28, 2021November 28, 2021 Pink Advocate Contributor

These brave church leaders are challenging religious exclusion.

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Tagged Africa, church, community, discrimination, homophobia, intersex, intersexism, Kenya, lesbian, religionLeave a comment
International, News

Queer refugees face uncertain future as Kenya set to close camps

November 22, 2021 Pink Advocate Contributor

Hundreds of refugees may be forced to return to their dangerous countries of origin.

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Tagged Africa, asylum seekers, Dadaab Refugee Camp, government, homophobia, Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya, refugees, transphobia, Uganda, United Nations, violenceLeave a comment
News, Tasmania

‘Most homophobic town’ raises rainbow flag for pride event

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 Jesse Jones

The Tasmanian town has sent a message of change and acceptance.

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Tagged Amanda Diprose, Equality Tasmania, hate speech, homophobia, Jan Bonde, Out in the Park, Pride, Pride Week, rainbow flag, Rodney Croome, UlverstoneLeave a comment

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