Tag Archives: South Africa

Seeking African asylum where gays are beaten, raped

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

The ugly side of Capetown through the eyes of a gay asylum-seeker While many flocked into South Africa for the World Cup and job opportunities, his only reason was to seek protection from persecution by his family and the wider … Continue reading →

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14 countries accept gay marriage, Nigeria may outlaw it

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

With the growth in public acceptance of same-sex relationships, gay marriage now is officially recognized throughout 11 countries and in portions of three others. Elsewhere, same-sex marriage is variously unauthorized, formally prohibited or treated as a gateway to criminality, such … Continue reading →

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Jailed for first try at gay wedding, Malawian wants another

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

After fleeing to South Africa in the months after his 14-year prison sentence for homosexuality was reversed in Malawi, Tiwonge Chimbalanga says he has no regrets about his 2009 engagement ceremony there. “I did nothing wrong not even a tiny … Continue reading →

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Gay rights in Africa: Tell of successes in the struggle

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

The glass is half-full for gays and lesbians in Africa, and getting fuller, says an LGBTI activist in Nigeria. In an interview with BET, the activist known as Spectra says it’s important to remember that, although Africa has its issues, … Continue reading →

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‘Traditional values’ as a tool to deny rights to LGBTs

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

Traditions can create a sense of connectedness between the present and the past, but they can also be used to deny rights to women and sexual minorities, warns Graeme Reid, director of the LGBT Rights Program at Human Rights Watch. … Continue reading →

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12 in prison for being gay, 13 more awaiting trial

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

Worldwide, at least 12 people are currently in prison for violating laws that punish those who are born gay, lesbian or bisexual. In addition, at least 13 other people are awaiting trial for homosexuality. The prison sentences vary from three … Continue reading →

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Europe condemns violence against African lesbians

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

The European Parliament passed a resolution on July 5 condemning violence against lesbians in Africa and advocating the rights of African LGBT people in general, Pink News reports. The resolution came in response to reports of increasing reports of arrests … Continue reading →

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Seeking change for LGBTs in India, South Africa, Uganda

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

Here are links to noteworthy recent coverage of issues related to treatment of LGBT people in countries where homosexuality is illegal, and elsewhere: From India: Sexual Minorities and the Gender Agenda (blogs.worldbank.org) “India’s estimated 700,000 hijras, or transgender women, generally … Continue reading →

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South Africa might eliminate gay rights

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

Relative to its neighbors, South Africa is a haven of LGBT freedom in southern Africa, but that might change. Conservative religious leaders and a council of traditional community leaders have proposed revising the constitution to eliminate a phrase guaranteeing rights … Continue reading →

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Money fights AIDS where homosexuality is illegal

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

The American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) has awarded a total of $75,000 to seven projects in seven African countries, all aimed at combating the AIDS epidemic among the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and men who have … Continue reading →

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