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Kenya: LGBTQ+ community still here, still queer despite cuts
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (1121+ words) LGBTQ+ organizations in Kenya are struggling: Deep funding cuts, not just during Pride, have forced layoffs, shrinking services and tough choices. But organizations that serve queer communities are adapting. As Pride Month is marked around the world, LGBTQ+ organizations in…...
New bill in Ghana criminalizes LGBTQ+ activity
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (143+ words) DW New bill in Ghana criminalizes LGBTQ+ activity Fear is mounting among Ghana's LGBTQ+ community after parliament passed a bill that could jail individuals for up to three years and penalize supporters. Activist Stephen says daily life is now filled…...
Why are LGBTQ+ hate crimes surging in Germany?
3+ week, 3+ day ago (125+ words) DW. com Why are LGBTQ+ hate crimes surging in Germany? Hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people in Germany are rising despite some of Europe's strongest legal protections. MP Sebastian Roloff warns that a harsher political climate and the growing influence of…...
Anti-gay laws expose LGBTQ+ Nigerians to extortion, violence
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (272+ words) DW. com Anti-gay laws expose LGBTQ+ Nigerians to extortion, violence A surge in homophobic attacks in Nigeria is leaving LGBTQ+ people traumatized and vulnerable. Survivors like "Gavin" describe being lured, beaten, and extorted by so'called kito gangs, who exploit anti-gay…...