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Category: LGBTQI+Faith in Africa

The following stories on LGBTQI+ rights and religion in Sub-Saharan Africa stem from Taboom’s regular workshops for journalists, editors and media professionals across the continent. Since 2016 we have trained and mentored hundreds of journalists from more than 35 countries in the region.

Eswatini religious leaders express need for sensitization on LGBTQI issues

Posted on December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 by Taboom Editor

In August 2018, at a rare meeting between Eswatini’s LGBTQI community and religious leaders, most of the 15 pastors in attendance walked out. Now some local faith leaders are coming back to the table.

Taboom and GALA launch “Courage to Share,” Vol. 2 in our Queer Activism in Africa anthology series

Posted on August 2, 2022August 2, 2022 by Taboom Editor

In 28 new illustrated stories, African human rights defenders share why they fight for LGBTQI+ equality.

LGBT in Africa: ‘Persecution at home made me an immigrant’

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Taboom Editor

BBC Africa speaks to a trans woman from Somalia and a femme/non-binary queer person from Ethiopia who found asylum abroad.

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Intersex Surgeries Halted During COVID-19

Posted on August 7, 2020September 11, 2020 by Taboom Editor

COVID-19 has stopped unnecessary surgeries, often performed on children without consent, said Crystal Hendricks of Intersex South Africa.

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Transgender Zimbabweans lack gender-affirming healthcare amid economic turmoil

Posted on February 2, 2020March 11, 2020 by Taboom Editor

HARARE – Transgender people in Zimbabwe who wish to transition lack access to gender-affirming healthcare and hormone therapy, a reality rooted in institutional transphobia that has worsened in recent years as Zimbabwe’s economic malaise has deepened.

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Slow path to equality as some pastors welcome LGBTI Malawians

Posted on December 23, 2019March 10, 2020 by Taboom Editor

BLANTYRE, Malawi — With new research revealing that 3.5 percent of adults in Malawi identify as LGBTI, some faith leaders are acknowledging the existence of sexual and gender minorities and preaching messages of love, peace, inclusion, respect and equality.

LGBTQI+ religious leaders call for inclusivity among faith-based organizations in South Africa

Posted on December 20, 2019March 10, 2020 by Taboom Editor

As some Christians flock to churches to celebrate Christmas, many LGBTQI+ people of faith remain isolated by their religious communities because of their gender or sexuality. Others who were ordained as faith leaders have been shown the door.

Africanews Q&A: Covering Sexual and Gender Minorities in Africa

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Taboom Editor

Ignatius Annor hosts a conversation with Zimbabwean human rights advocate Isabella Matambanadzo, Cape Town-based journalist Carl Collison, and Nigeria-based Professor Kola Adebayo for Africanews.

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Stigma, ignorance hinder health service delivery to LGBTQI+ Ugandans

Posted on December 2, 2019December 2, 2019 by Taboom Editor

LGBTQI+ Ugandans have long been denied access to medical services, forcing them to dangerously self-medicate. Now some doctors and activists are coming out to condemn medical discrimination against LGBTQI+ people.

LGBTQI Christians face ‘spiritual starvation’ from unwelcoming churches in Botswana

Posted on December 2, 2019March 10, 2020 by Taboom Editor

Churches are often considered safe spaces that welcome all humanity, but for LGBTQI Christians who have been harassed, abused and pushed out their doors, they can represent a painful source of “spiritual starvation”.

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