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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...