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Articles on Homophobia in Africa
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In Namibia it’s a criminal offence for men to have sex with men – but the high court has overturned this as unconstitutional. The state will no doubt appeal.
These social media posts aren’t just for fun – they’re a way to fight back against discrimination and show the world that queer love is powerful and important.
Ultra-conservative pro-family groups finance campaigns to influence the policies of governments and schools.
The Ugandan law is one of a spate of laws across Africa that are said to protect the heterosexual African family.
In over 30 countries LGBTIQ+ people would face imprisonment. Progress has been made but there is still a long way to go.
The criminalisation of same-sex sexual relations among consenting adults in Kenya worsens social disparities and inequalities.
A small but vocal lobby – some aided by US conservatives – have drawn battle lines around unisex bathrooms and gender pronouns.
Kenya’s LGBTI community continues to face the deadly consequences of homophobia, transphobia and biphobia.
Despite same-sex relations being criminal, social media is a space to come out and speak back to homophobia for the Nigerian tweeters in the study.
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Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Gothenburg
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Professor of Feminist and Security Studies, SOAS, University of London
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Professor of Sociology, Stellenbosch University
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PhD Researcher, University of Amsterdam
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Lecturer in Human Rights Law, University of Namibia
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Lecturer, Federal University, Oye Ekiti
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Senior Lecturer, Stellenbosch University
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Associate research scientist, African Population and Health Research Center
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Postdoctoral researcher, University of Fort Hare
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Nancy and Robert J. Carney Postdoctoral Associate in Art History, Rice University
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South African Research Chair in Sexualities, Genders and Queer Studies, University of Fort Hare