LGBTQ+ news, rights, politics and culture from Rwanda.
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A new commentary argues that the president’s claims range from routine boasting to statements that clash with readily documented facts, including his record on legislation, taxes and foreign conflicts.
LGBTQ+ safety concerns rise over UK's Rwanda asylum plan. #LGBTQRights #AsylumSeekers #Rwanda
Criminalizing same-sex relations hinders HIV progress. #LGBTQ #UNAids #HIV
James Cleverly, the new UK Home Secretary, is urged to shift focus towards protecting LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers, diverging from predecessor Suella Braverman's controversial policies.
Tory MP's remarks on asylum seekers condemned. LGBTQ refugee Tony urges empathy. #RefugeeRespect #LGBTQAsylum
Violence against Afghanistan's LGBTQ+ community escalates under Taliban rule. #LGBTQRights #Afghanistan #Taliban #HumanRights
Trans activist Iman Le Caire helps asylum seekers flee persecution and find safety abroad. #LGBTQ+ #asylum #humanrights
Anglican Church leaders reject CoE leader's same-sex unions stance, Global Anglican Future Conference leads the charge. #AnglicanChurch #SameSexUnions
Anglican leaders meet to discuss same-sex unions in Kigali. Will the Church of England's recent decision tear the Anglican Church apart? #Anglican #LGBT
Rwanda recognizes and promotes education about homosexuality in new sexuality education book for young people. #Rwanda #LGBTQ #sexualorientation #genderidentity
A Black transgender woman was murdered in Louisville, KY. Zachee Imanitwitaho was shot and killed outside her workplace. She was loved by her colleagues and had a bright personality. #TransLivesMatter #JusticeForZachee #LouisvilleMurders
The United Kingdom government's plan to deport "illegal" asylum seekers to Rwanda has been met with widespread criticism and concern for the safety and well-being of those affected. A gay Rwandan refugee, whose name has…
JOHANNESBURG (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - With football and fashion, Rwanda’s LGBT+ activists are planning their first Pride celebration after years of struggling to secure funding or a venue willing to host them in a…
