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South African Youth Lead the Continent in LGBTQ+ Acceptance: The 2024 African Youth Survey has highlighted the progressive attitudes of South African youth toward LGBTQ+ rights compared to their peers across the continent.

South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: October 2024: An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in October 2024, collated by OUT and Mamba.

Cape Town’s ILGA World Conference a Milestone for LGBTI Human Rights: Cape Town became a beacon of progress as it hosted the ILGA World Conference, a pivotal moment in the fight for global LGBTI rights.

Chemsex Harm Reduction AI Chatbot Aims to Tackle Stigma and Improve Health: A new AI chatbot has been launched to provide non-judgemental harm reduction support to men who have sex with men who engage in chemsex.

In Pictures: Lesotho Pride 2024: The 2024 Lesotho Pride event marked a vibrant celebration for the country’s LGBTQIA+ community. Check out these stunning images of the day.

Queer Music: Ange Madame Defies Limits with New Album: South African queer avant-garde artist Ange Madame unveils their second album and continues to create unseen worlds in their music and art

LGBTI Movements Under Attack: $100 Million in LGBTI Funding Announced: Amid rising anti-rights backlash, more than $100 million in new LGBTI funding has been pledged for groups and initiatives worldwide.

International Pride Awards Honour Five Global LGBTIQ+ Equality Heroes: Five remarkable advocates for LGBTIQ+ equality were celebrated at the first-ever International Pride Awards in Cape Town on Wednesday.

Grindr Launches HIV Self-Test Kit Programme in Namibia, an African First: Dating app Grindr is now linking users in Namibia and Australia to free HIV self-test kits that are delivered directly to their homes.

A First for Africa! Cape Town to Host WorldPride 2028: Cape Town has been chosen as the host city for WorldPride 2028; the first city in Africa to make history by holding the international event.