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foundation2019-01-16T07:16:48+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2014/11/14/video-journalists-religious-leaders-reflect-on-faith-in-myanmar-media/2018-10-22T08:46:51+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2014/11/19/myanmar-journalists-draft-reporting-resolution-on-covering-religious-freedom-and-conflict/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/10365444_10102667593493210_5470304488559589162_o.jpgDinner MyanmarFarewell dinner at Le Nacha Restaurant in Yangon. https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/10403858_10102667571048190_7447243085158059767_o.jpgMyanmar panel“Reflecting on Faith in Myanmar Media” panel. From left, U Aung Naing, Hindu community andExecutive committee member at Religions for Peace; U Aye Lwin, Chief Convener at the Islamic Centre of Myanmar and Founding Member, of Religions for Peace; U Myint Swe, President of Ratana Metta Organization and Chairman of Religions for Peace; Dr Saw Hlaing Bwa, Christian leader and Professor at the Myanmar Institute of Theology; and moderator U Myint Kyaw, Secretary General of the Myanmar Journalist Network. Photo by Brian Pellot.https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1040498_10102667591397410_6478180084454367468_o.jpgKaung Myat MinKaung Myat Min, a reporter for Irrawaddy in Pyay, Myanmar, and one of our trainees, discusses how he will add necessary context to his story on clergy voting rights. Photo by Brian Pellothttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/10382057_10102667575070130_4270435105442096111_o.jpgMyanmar journalistsOur trainees form a media scrum outside St. Joseph’s Catholic Church during a field trip to Hindu, Buddhist, Christian and Muslim houses of worship in Thingangyun Township, Yangon. Photo by Brian Pellot.https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/10669355_10102667577714830_1155515849414858070_o-768x576.jpgTrainees Myat Noe from MNTV and Kay Zue from Mizzima Media interview a faith leader on the religious sites field trip.Trainees Myat Noe from MNTV and Kay Zue from Mizzima Media interview a faith leader on the religious sites field trip. Photo by Brian Pellot. 2018-10-22T08:46:47+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2014/12/18/myanmar-women-object-to-proposed-restrictions-on-interfaith-marriage/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrnsmyanmarmarriage121814.jpgMYANMAR MARRIAGEBuddhist monks pray in Mandalay, Myanmar, where government officials have introduced legislation to restrict the marriages of Buddhist women. Photo courtesy Shaun Dunphy/Flickr.2018-10-22T08:46:44+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2014/12/24/using-flower-speech-and-new-facebook-tools-myanmar-fights-online-hate-speech/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/panzaga-1-426x640.jpgPanzagarYoung activisits at a Panzagar event called "Keep Calm and No Hate Speech" on November 30, 2014 in Yangon.2018-10-22T08:46:41+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/01/15/interfaith-leaders-tackle-religious-extremism-in-myanmar/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_2839-807x605.jpgMyanmar panelU Aye Lwin, chief convener of the Islamic Centre of Myanmar and founding member or Religions for Peace addresses a room of journalists at Religion Newswriters' panel in Yangon on November 13, 2014. From left to right: U Myint Swe, president of the Ratana Metta Organization, U Aye Lwin, and U Aung Naing, executive committee member of Religions for Peace2018-10-22T08:46:38+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/02/13/myanmars-religious-noise-pollution-annoys-locals-and-sleepless-neighbors/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/7383912370_896760f8bc_z.jpgMyanmar flagMyanmar flag Creative Commons image by Nicolas Raymond via Flickr2018-10-22T08:46:35+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/02/26/separated-by-violence-muslims-and-buddhists-seek-to-be-reunited-in-myanmar/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/screen-shot-2018-07-10-at-09-53-09.pngMeikthilaA view of Chanaye Tharyar Quarter in Meikthila. Buddhists and Muslims in Meiktila, Myanmar, were separated along faith lines after interreligious violence destroyed roughly 800 homes in 2013. Now residents have petitioned the government to allow them to reintegrate as before. Photo courtesy of Aung Htay2018-10-22T08:46:29+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/03/02/buddhist-monks-cremation-ceremonies-break-the-bank-in-impoverished-myanmar/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/screen-shot-2018-07-10-at-10-01-15.pngMyanmar funeralFormer movie star Kyaw Thu, center with glasses, chairman and founder of Yangon's Free Funeral Services Society, helps to place the body of famous Buddhist monk Bhadanta Kovida into a hearse at Nyein Chan Yae (Peace) monastery in Yangon June 25, 2011. Photo courtesy of REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun2018-10-22T08:46:25+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2014/11/06/were-some-catholic-saints-transgender-berkeley-show-raises-eyebrows/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-queer-saints110614d.jpgQUEER-SAINTS dThis self-portrait by artist Alma Lopez features images of change central to most of her works — butterflies, roses and wings. Photo by Kimberly Winstonhttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-queer-saints110614b.jpgQUEER-SAINTS bAlma Lopez’s version of Santa Lucia confronts the viewer with a direct gaze — and her torn-out eyeballs in her hands. Photo courtesy of Alma Lopezhttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-queer-saints110614c.jpgQUEER-SAINTS cThree works by artist Alma Lopez in her show, “Queer Santas: Holy Violence” on display at the Pacific School of Religion. Photo by Kimberly Winstonhttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-queer-saints110614a.jpgQUEER-SAINTS a"Saint Wilgefortis" by artist Alma Lopez plays with the 14th century saint's gender. Photo courtesy of Alma Lopez.2018-10-22T08:45:41+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/04/29/lgbt-kenyans-gain-the-right-to-organize-and-churches-promise-to-fight/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thummbrns-kenya-gay042915.jpgKENYA-GAYMembers of Kenya's LGBTQI+ community in a recent demonstration in Nairobi. Photo by Fredrick Nzwili2023-09-08T04:30:27+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/05/15/the-new-black-opens-new-dialogue-about-lgbt-and-religion-in-black-community/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-new-black051415c.jpgNEW-BLACK cRev. Dr. Jamie Washington gives a presentation during a workshop after a screening of The New Black, a documentary that tells the story of how the African-American community is grappling with the gay rights issue in light of the recent gay marriage movement and the fight over civil rights, at Morgan State University in Baltimore on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Photo by Sait Serkan Gurbuz.2018-10-22T08:45:35+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/05/28/shes-black-gay-and-soon-you-can-call-her-rabbi/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_2021.jpgSandra LawsonSandra Lawson prays at the Bristol Jewish Center. Photo by Kim Weimer/Staff Photographer Bucks County Courier Times, courtesy of Sandra Lawson2018-10-22T08:45:33+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/06/05/ugandan-priest-lgbt-people-are-fleeing-for-kenya-to-avoid-rampant-discrimination/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/viceprayerforuganda.jpgVICE Prayer for UgandaA still from "Vice" episode, "A Prayer for Uganda." Photo courtesy of HBO2018-10-22T08:45:30+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/06/08/despite-pakistans-third-gender-recognition-discrimination-is-widespread/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-pakistan-gender060415c.jpgPAKISTAN-GENDER cRakha sits for a portrait after being interviewed in her living space. Photo by Shahbaz Sindhuhttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-pakistan-gender060415e.jpgPAKISTAN-GENDER eMembers of the khawaja sara community are interviewed about their life ordeal. Photo by Shahbaz Sindhuhttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-pakistan-gender060415f.jpgRNS-PAKISTAN-GENDER fJaved, who also goes by Chandani, poses for a portrait in her living space. Photo by Shahbaz Sindhuhttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-pakistan-gender060415d.jpgPAKISTAN-GENDER dMembers of the khawaja sara community work on clothing under the supervision of Abu Bakr. Photo by Yasir Habib Khanhttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-pakistan-gender060415b.jpgPAKISTAN-GENDER b"Tania" and Ferdose Khan live as partners in the khawaja sara community as partners. Photo by Yasir Habib Khan2018-10-22T08:45:28+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/06/15/african-pride-film-shows-violence-against-lesbians-in-townships/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-safrica-lesbians061515c.jpgSAFRICA-LESBIANS cFuneka Soldaat, founder of the advocacy group Free Gender, outside the Khayelitsha Magistrate's Court in 2011. Photo by Melanie Hamman Doucakis, courtesy of Laura Fletcherhttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-safrica-lesbians061515a.jpgSAFRICA-LESBIANS aA march in KwaThema township east of Johannesburg on September 17, 2011. Photo by Melanie Hamman Doucakis, courtesy of Laura Fletcherhttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-safrica-lesbians061515b.jpgSA prideA march in KwaThema township east of Johannesburg on September 17, 2011. Photo by Melanie Hamman Doucakis, courtesy of Laura Fletcher2018-10-22T08:45:25+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/06/29/the-journey-of-one-transgender-latina-in-the-church/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/screen-shot-2018-07-09-at-15-23-16.pngNicole GarciaNicole Garcia, a transgender Christian from Denver, Colo., is studying at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minn., to become a pastor. Photo by Judy Griesedieck2018-10-22T08:45:22+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/06/30/gay-civil-rights-activist-mlk-mentor-bayard-rustin-to-be-honored/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/rustin2.jpgRustinBayard Rustin advised Martin Luther King Jr. on nonviolent protest tactics and organized the 1963 March on Washington. But attacks on his sexual orientation threatened his role in the civil rights movement. Photo courtesy of Walter Naegle2018-10-22T08:45:20+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/07/08/indias-debate-can-hinduism-and-homosexuality-coexist/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-india-lgbt062315a.jpgIndia LGBT 5Sadhvi Bhagawati leads a daily Arti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges. Before the ceremony she gave a speech on the oneness of humanity and the importance of tolerance. A Jewish-American convert to Hinduism, she admits she has difficulties reconciling her progressive personal views on homosexuality, with those of her faith. Photo by Arielle Dreherhttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-india-lgbt062315b.jpgIndia lgbt 4Baba Ramdev, a yoga guru and one of Prime Minister Modi's strongest supporters, speaks to journalists in Haridwar, India. Ramdev holds the conservative view that homosexuality is not compatible with Hinduism, and in the past has called it a mental disorder. Photo by Arielle Dreher2018-10-22T08:45:17+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/07/14/by-the-numbers-indias-lgbt-community-in-legal-limbo/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-india-lgbt071415b.jpgRNS-INDIA-LGBT b"Worst Places in India to be LGBT," RNS graphic by Abbas Zaidihttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/graphic-2.jpgIndia graphic 3“By the Numbers,” RNS graphic by Abbas Zaidi and T.J. Thomson https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-india-lgbt071415a.jpgRNS-INDIA-LGBT a"Mapping the Indian LGBT Movement," RNS graphic by Abbas Zaidihttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/graphic-1.jpgindia 1“Five Facts about Section 377,” RNS graphic by Abbas Zaidi and T.J. Thomson 2018-10-22T08:45:15+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/07/14/indias-third-gender-hijra-community-balances-acceptance-with-religious-identity/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-india-hijra071315b.jpgIndia hijra 2Savitri, Sandhya and Faulan are brothers and gurus in the same hijra community in Ahmedabad, India. This particular community claims to be the first hijra community in the city. Photo taken on March 19, 2015 by Olivia Lace-Evanshttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-india-hijra071315c.jpgIndia HijraHijras Shilpa and Joya are chelas or students of Shobha Masi. They have lived in this small ghetto of Ahmedabad since they were young girls. Photo taken on March 19, 2015 by Yasmine Canga-Valles2018-10-22T08:45:12+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/07/17/black-clergy-walk-a-fine-line-between-religious-liberty-discrimination/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dryoungnbc2015.jpgJerry YoungThe Rev. Jerry Young, 18th president of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Photo courtesy of Will Sterling of Sterling Photography2018-10-22T08:45:09+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/07/21/african-clergy-to-protest-obamas-gay-rights-agenda-on-trip/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-africa-obama072115a.jpgAfrica ObamaDemonstrators marched "against homosexuality" along Nairobi's Uhuru Highway on July 6, 2015. They chanted "in support of the family." Photo by Fredrick Nzwili2018-10-22T08:45:06+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/07/28/photos-for-trans-muslims-in-malaysia-daily-life-brings-struggles-triumphs/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/tumbrns-malaysia-lgbt072015e.jpgMalaysia LGBTA transgender woman prays in a room adjacent to her beauty salon in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on June 13, 2015. She prays in men's clothes, believing that in front of God she was born and always will be a man. She says she avoids going to mosque for fear of public shunning. Photo by Alexandra Radu2018-10-22T08:45:04+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/07/31/african-american-opera-singer-revives-the-songs-of-the-shtetl/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/web-anthony-russell.jpgAnthony Mordechai Tzvi RussellAnthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell. Photo courtesy Clara Rice Photography2018-10-22T08:45:01+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/08/12/photos-for-indonesias-buginese-community-trans-women-play-key-role-in-muslim-weddings/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-indonesia-trans081215i.jpgIndonesia transWanda applies bridal makeup to Fitri, one of her regular clients, in Sidrap, South Sulawesi, on July 30th, 2015. Photo by Alexandra Radu2018-10-22T08:44:58+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/08/24/in-catholic-colombia-lgbt-people-find-growing-acceptance/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-colombia-gay082415a.jpgColombia LGBTThe Rev. Iván Darío Gutiérrez, left, and Camilo Moreno at one of Bogota’s gay community centers. Photo courtesy of Chris Herlinger2018-10-22T08:44:56+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/09/10/gay-muslim-films-secret-pilgrimage-in-a-sinner-in-mecca/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-muslim-film080815b.jpgSinner in MeccaA pilgrim at the Kaaba in Mecca prays alone amongst a sea of the faithful. He sits in the traditional Islamic posture. Photo courtesy of Haram Films, 20152018-10-22T08:44:51+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2015/10/01/mass-pastor-scott-lively-faces-possible-fine-for-harsh-anti-gay-efforts-in-uganda/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/web-scott-lively-copy.jpgScott LivelyPastor Scott Lively (in beard and trench coat) shown arriving at U.S. District Court in Springfield, Mass., for a hearing in the crimes-against-humanity case filed against him by gay and human rights organizations. Photo courtesy The Republican/ John Suchocki2018-10-22T08:44:48+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2014/10/07/topeka-goes-from-god-hates-fags-to-god-loves-gays/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-topeka-god092414e-427x328.jpgTOPEKA-GOD eAmelia Markham, director of outreach for the Equality House, poses for a portrait in the Equality House living room in Topeka, Kan., on Sept. 24, 2014. RNS photo by Sally Morrowhttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-topeka-god092414d-427x284.jpgTOPEKA-GOD dThe view of Westboro Baptist Church from the living room window of the Equality House, run by Planting Peace, which is located across the street from Westboro in Topeka, Kan. RNS photo by Sally Morrowhttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-topeka-god092414c-427x266.jpgTOPEKA-GOD cWestboro Baptist Church sign reads "Fag Marriage Dooms Nations" on Sept. 24, 2014 in Topeka, Kan. RNS photo by Sally Morrowhttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-topeka-god092414b-427x284.jpgTOPEKA-GOD bThe God Loves Gays Billboard Project launched Aug. 9, 2014 on the crowdfunding site Indeigogo and a billboard reading "God Loves Gays," with a cartoon God peaking out of white fluffy clouds and a giant rainbow, went up on Sept. 8, 2014 in Topeka, Kan. RNS photo by Sally Morrowhttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-topeka-god092414a.jpgRNS-TOPEKA-GOD aThe God Loves Gays Billboard Project launched Aug. 9, 2014 on the crowdfunding site Indeigogo and a billboard reading "God Loves Gays," with a cartoon God peaking out of white fluffy clouds and a giant rainbow, went up on Sept. 8, 2014 in Topeka, Kan. RNS photo by Sally Morrow.2018-10-22T08:43:54+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2014/10/28/malaysian-muslims-feel-heat-for-petting-dogs-and-social-media-bites-back/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-islam-dogs102714c.jpgISLAM-DOGS bLeft, Syed Azmi Alhabshi and his lawyer, Syahredzan Johan, during Saturday’s press conference about the “I Want to Touch a Dog” event in Malaysia. Photo courtesy of Darshini Kandasamyhttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img-20141020-wa0101.jpgtouch a dog malaysiaMuslim participants perform a cleansing ritual to be carried out after coming into contact with a dog. Photo courtesy of “I Want To Touch A Dog” organizershttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-islam-dogs102714a.jpgISLAM-DOGS aA dog with his owner at the I Want To Touch a Dog event. 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Photo by Brian Pellothttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-cape-muslims102416b-771x578.jpgAni ZonneveldAni Zonneveld, founder and president of the Los Angeles-based Muslims for Progressive Values, speaks during The Inner Circle’s seven-day Annual International Retreat in South Africa. Photo by Brian Pellothttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-cape-muslims102416e-336x2521.jpgRNS-CAPE-MUSLIMS“It’s amazing to see the hardships, the toughness, the criticism they face,” Iglaas Abrahams said of his fellow participants from across Africa and around the world. RNS photo by Brian Pellothttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-cape-muslims102416e-336x252.jpgIglaas Inner Circle“It’s amazing to see the hardships, the toughness, the criticism they face,” Iglaas Abrahams said of his fellow participants from across Africa and around the world. Photo by Brian Pellothttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-cape-muslims102416d-336x252.jpgMuhsin HendricksCape Town-based Imam Muhsin Hendricks founded The Inner Circle 20 years ago in his garage as a safe space for queer Muslims. Photo by Brian Pellothttps://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumbrns-cape-muslims102416a-771x578.jpgAbdulla Inner CircleAbdullah, who asked to be photographed from behind to protect his identity, looks out at the view of the Western Cape’s mountains and vineyards during The Inner Circle’s seven-day annual international retreat in South Africa. Photo by Brian Pellot2018-10-22T08:43:22+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2016/11/22/zimbabwe-ministry-offers-counsel-to-abused-sexual-minorities/2018-10-22T08:43:19+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2016/11/29/ugandas-lgbt-faith-leaders-say-gods-love-is-unconditional/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bishop-senyonjo-336x191.pngBishop SenyonjoBishop Christopher Senyonjo, founder and head of St. Paul’s Reconciliation and Equality Centre (SPREC). Photo by Barigye Ambrose on November 21, 2016 in Bukoto-Kampala, Uganda.https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/samson-336x252.jpgSamson TurinawePastor Samson Turinawe, founder and executive director of Universal Love Ministries. Photo by Barigye Ambrose in Kamwokya-Kampala, Uganda on November 23, 2016.https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20161203_182335-336x493.jpgDidi BaksDiane Sydney Bakuraira, administrative officer at Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG). Photo by Barigye Ambrose on March 12, 2016 in Kisasi-Kampala, Uganda.https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/15139450_1048359531956976_1399311744_n-resize2962c300ssl1.jpgRev. Patrick Leuben MukajangaRev. Patrick Leuben Mukajanga, founder and executive director of St. Paul’s Voice Centre of Uganda (SPAVOC). Photo by Barigye Ambrose at LGBTI Pride 2015 in Entebbe, Uganda.https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/brian-336x224.jpgBrian ByamukamaBrian Byamukama, executive director for Rural Movement Initiative (RUMI) and pastor and founder of Bethany Baptist Church in Mbale, Uganda. Photo by Barigye Ambrose on November 17, 2016.https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/11822510_465096453659952_3180158361076221668_n.jpgRev. Patrick Leuben MukajangaRev. Patrick Leuben Mukajanga, founder and executive director of St. Paul’s Voice Centre of Uganda (SPAVOC). 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Photo by Brian Pellot.2018-10-22T08:43:09+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2016/12/15/church-condom-restrictions-in-rural-zimbabwe-linked-to-rise-in-teen-pregnancies/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ray-article-photo-1-1170x658.jpgZimbabwe condomsWomen dance outside Zimbabwe's Parliament in Harare on December 7, 2016, demanding condoms in schools. Photo by Ray Mwareya. 2018-10-22T08:43:06+00:00monthlyhttps://taboommedia.com/2016/12/15/lgbt-malawians-face-homophobia-and-discrimination-at-public-health-facilities/https://taboommedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/malawi-hospital.pngMalawi hospitalBwaila Referral Hospital in Lilongwe, Malawi. 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