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‘What am I leaving behind?’: Queer Ugandans on the run from anti-homosexuality law speak out

‘What am I leaving behind?’: Queer Ugandans on the run from anti-homosexuality law speak out

by Rachael LeClear | Nov 1, 2023 | In the news

Lebo Mncayi-Poloko and Matt Maxwell – Published on : 2022/10/05 – By Pink News When he made the tough choice to flee Uganda, in the wake of the country’s draconian anti-LGBTQ+ law being passed, activist Henry Mukiibi thought: “What have I left behind?”  The situation...
Khumbulani Pride celebrates 10 years of empowering LGBTQIA+ community in townships

Khumbulani Pride celebrates 10 years of empowering LGBTQIA+ community in townships

by Rachael LeClear | Jun 1, 2023 | In the news

Unathi Obose – Published on : 2023/06/ – By News24 Members of the Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and others (LGBTQIA+) community from various organisations in the Metro marked the 10th anniversary of Khumbulani Pride on Saturday 20 May. They...
LGBTIQ+ migrants and asylum seekers in South Africa: major new study identifies a diverse, wide-spread community

LGBTIQ+ migrants and asylum seekers in South Africa: major new study identifies a diverse, wide-spread community

by Rachael LeClear | Mar 1, 2023 | In the news

Published on : March 2023 – By The Conversation Since 1998, South Africa has recognised persecution based on gender and sexuality as legitimate grounds for asylum. This makes it the only African country to formally extend refugee protection to lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
South African LGBTQ+ activists march against Uganda’s anti-gay law

South African LGBTQ+ activists march against Uganda’s anti-gay law

by Rachael LeClear | Mar 1, 2023 | In the news

Published on : 2023/03/31 – By Africa News Demonstrators marched in South Africa’s Cape Town this Friday against Uganda’s draconian anti-gay law put in place last week. The proposed law, known as the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023,...
Nyasha Zhakata – Global Director, The Dream Academy

Nyasha Zhakata – Global Director, The Dream Academy

by Rachael LeClear | Oct 1, 2022 | In the news

Joel Klausler – Published on : 2022/10/ – By Alturi My name is Nyasha Zhakata (Masi). I’m an out and proud 38-year-old lesbian mom of an incredible daughter. I’m an activist, human rights defender, and the Global Director of The Dream Academy, Safe Place...
Safe Place International to take National Coming Out Day global

Safe Place International to take National Coming Out Day global

by Rachael LeClear | Oct 1, 2022 | In the news

Lebo Mncayi-Poloko and Matt Maxwell – Published on : 2022/10/05 – By Washington Blade Tuesday, Oct. 11, Safe Place International will celebrate National Coming Out Day by spotlighting the journeys and achievements of its LGBTQIA+ refugee leaders around the world. Safe...
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