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Same-sex marriage

Zuma condemns rights and lives of LGBTIQ+ people for destructive political gain

South Africa

Zuma condemns rights and lives of LGBTIQ+ people for destructive political gain

By Zackie Achmat

Queer representation in Malawi’s media: From ‘horrendous’ to a possible example for others to follow

Africa

Queer representation in Malawi’s media: From ‘horrendous’ to a possible example for others to follow

By Carl Collison

Fighting homophobia: ‘We must work to change hearts and minds, because changing the laws is not enough’

Magazine

Fighting homophobia: ‘We must work to change hearts and minds, because changing the laws is not enough’

By Melody Emmett

Costa Rica allows same-sex marriages in a first for Central America

World

Costa Rica allows same-sex marriages in a first for Central America

By Reuters

Same-sex couple ditch Human Rights Commission to seek justice on their own

South Africa

Same-sex couple ditch Human Rights Commission to seek justice on their own

By Lelethu Tonisi

Irish president signs historic abortion ban repeal

World

Irish president signs historic abortion ban repeal

By AFP

Understanding the Muslim marriages judgment

South Africa

Understanding the Muslim marriages judgment

By Kathleen Mpofu for GROUNDUP

Government should enact the Muslim Marriages Bill as soon as possible

South Africa

Government should enact the Muslim Marriages Bill as soon as possible

By Waheeda Amien

Op-Ed: It is time to secularise marriage in South Africa

South Africa

Op-Ed: It is time to secularise marriage in South Africa

By James Lotter

Newsdeck

Austria's top court allows same-sex marriage

By AFP

Newsdeck

Celebrations as Australians back same-sex marriage

By AFP

Op-Ed: Alteration of sex description is not determined by marital status – a court victory for equality and gender identity

South Africa

Op-Ed: Alteration of sex description is not determined by marital status – a court victory for equality and gender identity

By Mandi Mudarikwa