The African lesbians, gays, bisexual, transgender and intersex organisation Out and Proud Diamond Group (OPDG) has been nominated in UK National Diversity Awards 2015 under the category of Community Organisations.
These awards celebrate the excellent achievements of grass-roots communities that tackle the issues in today’s society, giving them recognition for their dedication and hard work.
Out Right Namibia Trains African States on the Universal Periodic ReviewBy Ambrose Barigye
Out-Right Namibia (ORN) this week hosted its first African Regional Training on understanding UN Mechanism and how to engage on reporting towards the Universal Periodic Review (UPR).
Further Distribution of Bombastic Magazine Fills Media Gap By Ruth MuganziA determined group of gay rights activists has refused to let the homophobic society and discriminatory laws in Uganda deter them from their fight for equality.
Former Premier Amama Mbabazi early this week declared his intention to contest for the highest office in Uganda but what would his election mean for the LGBTI community in the East African state.
Mbabazi is remembered for opposing the Anti-Homosexuality Bill in 2013 although it should be noted that he based his decision on procedural grounds and not on being in support of LGBTI rights.
Art Project to Donate Funds to East African LGBTI Rights Organisations
By George Barasa
Kenyan LGBT activist Wangeshi Mutu has taken her fight for equality a step further by setting up an organization that seeks to create public awareness and sensitization about LGBT Rights through art.
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[ratings] Can Uganda’s gay rights activists stop the government from enacting another homophobic law? Source: Watch: Uganda’s LGBT Community Fights for Right to Exist
OPPORTUNITY: A CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PUBLICATION CAL @ 10
The Coalition of African Lesbians [CAL] invites all its members, partners and friends to submit contributions for a publication celebrating ten years of collective feminist resistance, resilience
Ugandan Lesbian Granted Asylum in UK
In December last year, a petition to stop the deportation of Uganda lesbian Judith Twikirize from UK was started online after she was detained at Yarlswood Dentition Center and the process for her deportation kicked off.
