HEADLINES
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: February 2025:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in February 2025, compiled by OUT and MambaOnline.
Political Will Needed to Save Lives Amid USAID Funding Cuts, Say Activists:
“We will not let our people die” vows Zackie Achmat, as activists meet in Cape Town to address Donald Trump's brutal cut in USAID funding.
Seen but Not Safe: The Double-Edged Sword of Trans Visibility in Namibia:
We're often told that visibility is essential for change. But for the trans community, visibility often leads to heightened vulnerability.
Defiance as Hungary Bans Pride Marches to “Protect Children”:
In a devastating blow to LGBTI+ rights in Europe, Hungary has passed a repressive law banning Pride marches across the country.
WorldPride Washington 2025: Safety Concerns for Queer Visitors to the US:
Amid attacks on LGBTIQ+ rights in the US, concerns grow about the safety of international visitors at WorldPride 2025 in Washington DC.
Highlighting the Commonwealth’s Shameful Anti-LGBTQ+ Persecution:
Protestors took to the streets of London to condemn leaders from the 29 Commonwealth countries that still criminalise same-sex intimacy.
Namibia: President Rejects Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills:
The President of Namibia, Nangolo Mbumba, has declined to sign two anti-LGBTQ bills, despite recently outlawing same-sex marriage.
Events: Constitution Hill Human Rights Festival:
Celebrating its 7th year, the Human Rights Festival returns for the 2025 edition at Johannesburg's Constitution Hill from 20 to 23 March.
More Countries Cut Foreign Aid, Endangering Marginalised Communities:
What began with the Trump administration’s drastic cuts to US foreign aid has now become a global trend, with other countries following suit.
FEATURES
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: February 2025: MambaOnline and OUT Well-being publish a monthly overview of reported LGBTIQ+ rights violations
Seen but Not Safe: The Double-Edged Sword of Trans Visibility in Namibia: We are often told that LGBTIQ+ visibility is essential for driving
More Countries Cut Foreign Aid, Endangering Marginalised Communities: The world’s most vulnerable communities are facing an alarming crisis
In Pictures: Cape Town Pride 2025: The 2025 Cape Town Pride Parade and Mardi Gras on Saturday, 1 March, was a vibrant celebration of LGBTIQ+ queerness, love,
Zackie Achmat: The Hate You Give – On Being Queer and Muslim in Cape Town: When I heard about Imam Muhsin Hendricks’s killing in
A Battle for Dignity: My Journey to Access Gender-Affirming Care in Botswana: The journey to accessing gender-affirming care in Botswana
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: January 2025: MambaOnline and OUT Well-being publish a monthly overview of reported LGBTIQ+ rights violations in
Faith and Inclusion: The Priest Championing LGBTQIA+ Rights in Malawi: Father Martin Kalimbe from Blantyre is a bold and unwavering advocate
Culture
In Pictures: Cape Town Pride 2025: The 2025 Cape Town Pride Parade and Mardi Gras on Saturday, 1 March, was a vibrant celebration of LGBTIQ+ queerness, love,
Newly Launched Mr Gay Universe Pageant to Debut in India: An exciting new LGBTQIA+ addition to the international pageant world, Mr Gay Universe®,
Confusion Over the Status of Mr Gay World Contest: There’s confusion on social media about the status of the longstanding Mr Gay World event after a
A Matter of Consent: 1 in 5 LGBTQ+ People Sexually Assaulted in LGBTQ+ Venues: A UK study has revealed that an alarmingly high number of LGBTQ+
Mark Zuckerberg Thinks Workplaces Need to ‘Man Up’ – Here’s Why That’s Bad: When Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg
Small Town to Big City: A Transgender Woman’s Story of Perseverance in Zimbabwe: In 2020, at the age of 20, Leese left her small hometown
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South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: February 2025
MambaOnline and OUT Well-being publish a monthly overview of reported LGBTIQ+ rights violations
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Political Will Needed to Save Lives Amid USAID Funding Cuts, Say Activists
Activists, many of whom were instrumental in the fight for free
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Seen but Not Safe: The Double-Edged Sword of Trans Visibility in Namibia
We are often told that LGBTIQ+ visibility is essential for driving
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Defiance as Hungary Bans Pride Marches to “Protect Children”
In a devastating blow to LGBTI+ rights in Europe, Hungary has passed
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