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  • Published on Mar 24, 2025

    Ghana reignites anti-gay bill debate, sparks human rights alarm

    The revived Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which seeks to criminalise LGBTQ+ activities and advocacy, is being sponsored by 10 lawmakers from both sides of the political divide – an unusual bipartisan effort in Ghana’s polarised political …

    Source: Africa Report - Neutral
  • Published on 08:35 GMT

    EC religious leaders against officiating same-sex unions despite lawfulness

    CAPE TOWN - Almost 20 years since same-sex marriage was legalised in South Africa, religious leaders in the Eastern Cape are still vehemently opposed to it.    During a public hearing on the new marriages bill in Mthatha on Monday, many residents said …

    Source: Eye Witness News - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 24, 2025

    How to tell your loved ones you are gay

    Sharing deeply personal information about yourself takes courage, and it’s important to remember that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. File photo: iStock Telling your loved ones you are gay is probably one of the most challenging things you will do …

    Source: East Coast Radio - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 24, 2025

    Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: Human Rights Day commemorative event

    Deputy President Paul Mashatile Minister of Arts and Culture, Gayton Mackenzie Premier of the Eastern Cape. Oscar Mabuyane Executive Mayor of Nelson Bay Municipality Cllr. Babalwa Lobishe. Good afternoon Let me start by passing my sincere condolences to …

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  • Published on Mar 23, 2025

    Hannah Einbinder and Janelle Monáe Denouce Donald Trump’s Politics at Human Rights Campaign Dinner: ‘Bullies Only Win ...

    The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles dinner became politically charged as its speakers and honorees used their platforms to uplift and rally the LGBTQ+ community. “Bullies only win when we let them think they can,” Janelle Monáe said while accepting the …

    Source: Variety - Neutral
  • Published on 12:22 GMT

    The rejected London Overground line names

    On Monday I went on James O’Brien’s LBC show to talk about London Centric’s investigation into the sewer misconnection scandal plaguing the capital’s waterways, which also attracted the attention of musician-turned-river-campaigner Fergal Sharkey. That …

    Source: London Centric - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 23, 2025

    Trump’s Human Rights Rollback: A Global Threat

    Blurb: The former U.S. president’s policies on gender, immigration, and women’s rights are fueling discrimination, erasing identities, and emboldening oppressive regimes worldwide. What does this mean for universal human rights? BRADLEY FORTUIN The …

    Source: Botswana Gazette - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 22, 2025

    On the trail of myths and mirages, deep in the Egyptian desert

    At the sunset call to prayer, the site guardian popped his head into the Temple of Amun and said he would be back soon. Then he strolled away down the dust lane towards the mosque tucked among palm trees, and I found myself alone in the ancient temple with …

    Source: The Financial Times - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 22, 2025

    Protesters challenge King Charles over Commonwealth homosexuality laws

    King Charles and Queen Camilla were challenged over many Commonwealth countries who have laws against homosexuality, including some who have the death penalty. Protesters gathered outside of Westminster Abbey earlier this month where the King and Queen …

    Source: OUTinPerth - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 21, 2025

    Human rights in South Africa: The unfinished struggle

    South Africa has plenty to celebrate when it comes to our post-1994 human rights record – but, sadly, many of our freedoms remain dreams rather than reality. This year, the country marks 31 years since the dismantling of apartheid, and Freedom Day on April …

    Source: Rising Sun Chatsworth - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 21, 2025

    BLOGGING THE VIEW: South African Human Rights Day: Remembering the past, shaping the future

    “Human rights are not things that are put on paper for philosophers and lawyers. They are something we live” – Nelson Mandela THIS Friday, 21 March take some time to reflect on the significance of Human Rights Day which commemorates the sacrifices made in …

    Source: Zululand Observer - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 21, 2025

    Amnesty International calls for legislation to protect human rights defenders

    Amnesty International South Africa on Thursday said there is an urgent need for specific legislation to protect those advocating for human rights, urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to acknowledge “human rights defenders” in addition to whistleblowers. …

    Source: Polity - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 20, 2025

    In wake of US cuts, SA must step up to protect LGBTIQ+ rights in Africa

    US President Donald Trump's suspension of foreign funding will adversely affect LGBTIQ+ people in Africa. South Africa celebrates Human Rights Day on 21 March to honour those who fought for democracy and the rights all citizens enjoy today. This is an …

    Source: Mail & Guardian - Left-wing
  • Published on Mar 20, 2025

    Tipsheet: How Journalists Can Use a UN Process to Evaluate National Human Rights Records

    The United Nations process for evaluating national human rights records is long and a little complex, but nevertheless offers valuable material for journalists to use when exploring human rights violations. All 193 UN countries must defend their records, …

    Source: Global Investigative Journalism Network - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 20, 2025

    Edwin Chiloba, my first love

    On Jan. 4, 2023, the body of Edwin Chiloba, Kenyan fashion designer, model, and LGBTQ activist, was found stashed in a metal box along the Kipkenyo-Kaptinga road in Kenya. Officially, Edwin’s murder was a case of intimate partner violence. However, the …

    Source: Erasing 76 Crimes - Center-left
  • Published on Mar 20, 2025

    Today-History-Mar20

    Today in History for March 20: In 1413, England's King Henry IV died; he was succeeded by Henry V. In 1455, when Guido di Pietro became a monk at Fiesole, he changed his name to Giovanni and became known as Giovanni da Fiesole. Today in History for …

    Source: The Albertan - Label Pending
  • Published on 11:06 GMT

    What happens when the US declares war on your parents? The Black Panther cubs know

    RADICAL CHANGE ISN'T FREE Fred Hampton Jr was days away from taking his first breath when his father was assassinated. Still in his mother’s womb, he would have sensed the shots fired by police into his parents’ bedroom at the back of 2337 Monroe …

    Source: The Guardian - Center-left
  • Published on 09:26 GMT

    ‘This is injustice’: inside Trump’s attack on funding for LGBTQ+ arts

    “We now, as a community, have the ability to galvanise,” says Giselle Byrd, the first Black trans woman to lead a regional theatre company in the US. “This is injustice. We have fought this before and we will fight it again. We cannot let bigotry and …

    Source: The Guardian - Center-left
  • Published on 10:57 GMT

    Bologna Children's Book Fair 2025: agents' hotlists

    Little Rhino Lost Candy Gourlay An uplifting story about Maya helping a lost Little Rhino find his mummy in a crowded city, showing how kindness and community spirit can bring about real change. Agent Jessica Hare World Otter-Barry, US Interlink   The …

    Source: The Bookseller - Neutral

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