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Pastor Oscar Bougardt Vows to Block “Abomination” Cape Town WorldPride:
Cape Town’s virulently homophobic pastor, Oscar Bougardt, is back in the spotlight, lashing out at news that the city will host WorldPride.
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Uganda: Court Orders Mayor to Pay for Torture of 20 Over Homosexuality:
Activists in Uganda welcome a court ruling holding a former mayor liable for torturing 20 young men arrested on homosexuality charges.
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Honor Mhlaba Murder Case Highlights IPV in LGBTIQ+ Community:
IPV within the LGBTIQ+ community is rarely discussed, but the tragic murder of a young Pretoria man has brought the issue into sharp focus.
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Historic: Namibia’s Two Out Queer Candidates Standing for Parliament:
Namibia's elections make history with two out and proud queer candidates running for public office, a first for the nation and its LGBTIQ+ community.
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Nigeria: Mob Beats and Humiliates Men Over Homosexuality Claims:
Disturbing videos show four young men being beaten by a mob in the Nigerian city of Benin after they were accused of same-sex intimacy.
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“When Will This Violence End?” Global Murders of Transgender People on the Rise:
The number of transgender individuals murdered globally has risen sharply, which activists say reflects the impact of anti-rights movements.
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Yes, It’s Helen Zille in Drag!:
South African politician Helen Zille, who's been accused of transphobia, has undergone an astonishing drag transformation for Die Tollie & Manila Show.
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Hope and Defiance Mark Opening of ILGA World Conference:
Powerful South Africa and international speakers opened the ILGA World Conference amid growing global repression against LGBTIQ+ communities.
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ILGA World Conference: Global LGBTIQ+ Gathering Kicks Off in Cape Town:
The 2024 ILGA World Conference, one of the largest global gatherings of LGBTIQ+ activists and allies, has commenced in Cape Town.
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Date Set for Trial of Johannesburg Grindr Gang Suspects:
Activists have welcomed the setting of a trial date for the seven men accused of being part of the so-called "Grindr gang."