Domestic violence can happen to anyone, regardless of sexual orientation, gender or strength. Emotional abuse is often minimized yet it can leave deep and lasting scars and very common within the same sex relationships. The bottom line is that abusive behaviour is never acceptable whether it’s coming from a man, woman, transgender, teenager or an [...]
Domestic violence issues and Botswana’s LGBTI community
, February 21st, 2012 Be the first to comment
Magistrate in Uganda homophobic smear case accuses lawyer of dirty tricks campaign
, February 20th, 2012 Be the first to comment
The trial magistrate in Uganda’s on-going landmark homophobic smear case against three anti-gay pastors has accused the lead defence lawyer of a dirty tricks campaign. Magistrate John Wekesa said the lawyer, Edward Sekabanja, had orchestrated a bribery smear campaign against him in the media and meanwhile sanctioned “false affidavits” to accuse the magistrate of having [...]
The L Word it gets better video
, February 18th, 2012 Be the first to comment
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh promises stricter laws on homosexuality
, February 17th, 2012 Be the first to comment
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has promised to toughen laws that punish the act of homosexuality in his country. President Jammeh reiterated his stance that he would never accept homosexuality in the Gambia, after recent pressure from the international community on African states to respect and protect LGBTI persons in Africa. During a swearing-in ceremony for [...]
Stonewall publishes draft marriage equality bill
, February 15th, 2012 1 Comment
On 14 February, Valentine’s Day, Stonewall published a draft parliamentary bill for extending the legal form of marriage to gay people. The Bill outlines the legislative steps necessary to give effect to a policy now supported by all party leaders. Lynne Featherstone MP, the equalities minister, promised last September that formal consultation on extending the [...]
Ugandan Ethics Minister shuts down gay rights conference
, February 14th, 2012 Be the first to comment
There was drama at Imperial Resort Beach Hotel in Entebbe today when State Minister for Ethics and Integrity Simon Lokodo broke up a secret gay rights activists conference. The two week conference organised by Freedom and Roam Uganda, an association that lobbies for the recognition of same sex relationships in Uganda ended prematurely when the [...]
UK study reveals that 61% of Christians back equal rights for gay couples
, February 14th, 2012 Be the first to comment
The results of a survey released today say 61% of people in the UK who identify as Christian back fully equal rights for gay couples. The 2011 Ipsos MORI study explored the “beliefs, knowledge and attitudes” of people who identified as Christian after the nationwide census last year. The survey was conducted on behalf of [...]
Kenyan MSM activist shares his vision in fight against stigma and discrimination
, February 14th, 2012 Be the first to comment
Anthony A, 24, is a young charismatic Kenyan MSM activist. He focusses specifically on young MSM and works hard to ensure they have access to health, justice and equal rights. Melissa Wainaina from Behind the Mask interviewed him and below are excerpts of their conversation: Tell us a little about who you are and your [...]
Call to action – Resist, Reject, Oppose the Anti-homosexuality bill 2009 currently tabled in the Ugandan Parliament
, February 13th, 2012 Be the first to comment
**CALL TO ACTION** The COALITION OF AFRICAN LESBIANS (CAL), a pan African network of lesbian, bisexual and gender non-conforming people, organizations and individuals, calls upon every person who believes in the dignity, equality and freedom of every human being, to take note of and act urgently to halt the Anti-Homosexuality Bill which has just been [...]
New book on homosexuality and the Church of Ireland
, February 13th, 2012 1 Comment
At the launch on 7th February in the Good Book shop, Belfast, of “Moving Forward Together: Homosexuality and the Church of Ireland” guest speaker and leading Church of Ireland lay woman Lady Brenda Sheil called on members of the Church to make time to study and reflect on the issue of same-sex relationships. She said [...]
