Creating “Safe Churches”: The Elmina Consultation and Beyond
FROM THE EDITORIAL TEAM: This post on the “Elmina Consultation” continues the discussion on LGBTQ issues in Africa begun on The Blog two weeks ago. Rev. Canon Trisk discusses ongoing […]
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Perspectives on LGBT Rights in Africa: Cilas Kemedjio on Human Rights
Today we finish our series of four pieces addressing LGBTI nomenclature, issues, and politics in Africa. The four authors whose short pieces we feature provide much food for thought, on the mythological […]
Perspectives on LGBT Rights in Africa: Mike Bosia Comments on Lilly Phiri’s Article
We continue a series of four pieces addressing LGBTI nomenclature, issues, and politics in Africa. The four authors whose short pieces we feature provide much food for thought, on the mythological constructions of […]
Perspectives on LGBT Rights in Africa: Reflections on Ebenezer Obadare’s Insights on Gay Rights and Same-Sex Marriage
We continue a series of four pieces addressing LGBTI nomenclature, issues, and politics in Africa. The four authors whose short pieces we feature provide much food for thought, on the mythological constructions of […]
Perspectives on LGBT Rights in Africa: “Ebenezer Obadare On Gay Rights, Same-Sex Marriage”
We begin a series of four pieces today addressing LGBTI nomenclature, issues, and politics in Africa. The four authors whose short pieces we feature provide much food for thought, on the mythological […]
In the News: The rights of sexual minorities – Africa in the spotlight
Jane Nishimwe, in her article, ‘Uganda: Away with unnatural, unafrican and ungodly beasts of the forest’, published in Jambonews.net, offers a critical analysis of the recently enacted law against […]
In the News: Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Law
The anti-homosexuality bill in Uganda, which was signed by President Museveni on February 24, may have implications for aid, given that Uganda receives over $400 million annually in funding for […]
In the News: LGBT Hate Crimes in Africa
Human rights violations against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons has gained news coverage, especially in Africa, raising public outrage and condemnation. On Friday 26 July, the United Nations High […]