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12/07/2025

"Deeply disappointing" – that’s how some human rights groups have described the European Court of Human Rights ruling on Caster Semenya' case. Here’s why.

Human rights groups say the Caster Semenya Human Rights Court ruling failed to address the key issues at stake in her case, calling it a missed opportunity.

11/07/2025

Two countries in Southern Africa recently marked LGBTQ+ Pride with colourful marches affirming the visibility and rights of their LGBTIQ+ communities.

10/07/2025

The man accused of brutally mutilating and murdering q***r Gauteng teenager Likhona Fose in a suspected hate crime has been granted bail, amid concerns about the strength of the state’s case. Read more here 👇🏾 https://www.mambaonline.com/2025/07/10/likhona-fose-murder-suspect-granted-bail/

10/07/2025

Q***r two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she's been vindicated by the European Court of Human Rights. Here's what the landmark ruling means 👇🏾 https://www.mambaonline.com/2025/07/10/caster-semenyas-court-victory-heres-what-it-means/

10/07/2025

As London marked Pride this past weekend, Britain’s Royal Family offered their own unique show of support to the LGBTQ+ community with a surprising tribute.

As London marked Pride this past weekend, Britain’s Royal Family offered a unique show of support to the LGBTQ+ community with a surprising tribute.

08/07/2025

"Live authentically, without fear.” — Thabsie Mabezane has been recognised for their tireless grassroots LGBTIQ+ rights advocacy by the Sunday World newspaper.

LGBTIQ+ rights activist and q***r leader Thabsie Mabezane has been named an Unsung Hero in Community Service by the Sunday World newspaper.

08/07/2025

The toll of Russia's crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights continues to mount, with dozens of court convictions linked to it outlawing the “International LGBT Movement” as an “extremist organisation”.

The crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights in Russia continues to mount, with dozens of court convictions linked to it banning the so-called “International LGBT Movement”.

08/07/2025

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07/07/2025

Victory! South Africa is among the 29 countries that voted on Monday to renew the mandate of the UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity for another three years. Read about how it played out here 👇🏾

In a victory for equality, the United Nations Human Rights Council votes to renew the role of the LGBTIQ+ rights watchdog, held by South African Graeme Reid.

05/07/2025

South African LGBTQ+ rights group Triangle Project has issued a public apology following its involvement in the controversial social media campaign, acknowledging that the initiative may have inadvertently caused harm.

South African LGBTQ+ rights group Triangle Project has issued an apology over its involvement in the controversial social media campaign.

04/07/2025

In a landmark judgment, a high court in the world’s most populous nation has ruled that womanhood is not defined by biology and that transgender women are entitled to the same legal protections as cisgender women.

A high court in India has ruled that womanhood is not defined by biology and that transgender women are entitled to the same protections as cisgender women.

04/07/2025

The critical vote comes as the world faces a backlash against LGBTIQ+ rights, fuelled by emboldened right-wing political forces and religious groups spreading fear and misinformation.

In a critical vote, the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva is set to decide on renewing the role of the UN's LGBTIQ+ Rights Independent Expert.