ArticlesCELEBRATING CONSTITUTIONAL FREEDOMS; DEMANDING FULL LIBERATION & REMEMBERING HATE CRIMES VICTIMS
27 April 2010South Africa’s Freedom Day
The Lesbian and Gay Equality Project (LGEP) is proud to extend an open invitation to the 2010 Freedom for All Rally. In this 16th year remembrance of the first democratic vote, the LGEP together with its partners and the communities of Ekurhuleni will reflect on freedom and the achievement of full liberation for the diverse LGBTI communities in South Africa.
No bail for the man accused of beating and repeatedly raping Millicent Gaika for five hours because she is a lesbian. This was the demand made by Luleki Sizwe LBT Womyn’s Project when they turned up in full force at the Magistrates Court Tuesday, 6 April 2010.
Leading African clergy, jurists and civil society groups call on Uganda
to stop the Anti-Homosexuality Bill
Mention sex in most places on the African continent and you are likely to be met with questioning glances. Most quietly wonder ‘What is this person up to?’ Venture into speaking about controversial sexual rights and you are likely to cause a furore.