South Africa

August 9, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

International athletes speak about LGBT advocacy through sport at the Gay Games

The Gay Games are kicking off with an estimated 8,000 athletes representing over 50 countries and 48 US states. A number of participants are coming from countries where being LGBT is difficult, if not outright illegal.

June 23, 2014

by Joeli Katz, Youth Issues Intern

U.S.-sponsored LGBT teacher training curriculum developed in South Africa

A report entitled Teaching about Sexual Diversity and Challenging Homophobia-Transphobia in the South African School System was released this month at South Africa's University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) with funding provided by the United States Diplomatic Mission to South Africa.

May 2, 2014

by Odalis Garcia

Video recounts how teens stand by as gay South African is brutally murdered

Last month, a 21-year old South African gay man, David Olyn, was brutally beaten and tortured to death while there were seven young onlookers. Now, a new video talks to friends and family about the impact.

April 1, 2014

by Agata Dera

Gay South African brutally murdered

As Uganda and Nigeria pass draconian laws, individuals in surrounding countries might be more exposed to anti-LGBT crimes.

December 5, 2013

by Ben Martin-Mcdonough, Social Media Intern at GLAAD

We remember Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela, who died today at the age of 95, is one of the most important figures in the global struggle against oppression.

October 23, 2013

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

VIDEO: Archbishop in South Africa calls for bold love, an end to anti-LGBT violence

In a touching video, Archbishop Makgoba explains the social, religious, and moral importance of loving, not harming, people who are LGBT.

September 6, 2013

by Monica Trasandes, Director of Programs, Spanish-Language and Latinx Media

South African Artist Discusses Her 'Visual Activism' at LA Center

On Sept. 21, the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center will show the work of award-winning South African lesbian artist and activist Zanele Muholi.

June 21, 2013

by Hannah Kreider, Faith Initiatives Intern at GLAAD

Openly gay imams serve as an affirming gleam of hope in Muslim LGBT community

Mainstream Islam has a reputation of being rabidly anti-LGBT, but that reputation is being challenged. Gay Muslims around the world are working slowly-but-surely to reach out to other LGBT Muslims looking to reconcile their identity with their faith. Read about two openly gay imams and others who are paving the way for LGBT Muslims in America and overseas.

June 5, 2013

by Ryan Houlihan

Film "No Place for Me" and publication "Blind Alleys" launch from ORAM

ORAM (Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration) will sponsor “Pathways to Protection,” the official launch its new publication “Blind Alleys” and groundbreaking documentary film “No Place for Me.”

March 1, 2013

by Hannah Moch, Guest Contributor

State Department Brings South African Activist to GLAAD For Meeting

On Thursday, GLAAD was fortunate enough to meet with Phindi Malaza, the Advocacy and Programs Coordinator of the Forum for the Empowerment of Women (FEW) in South Africa. She is traveling around America with the US State Department's International Visitor Leadership Program.

South Africa

International athletes speak about LGBT advocacy through sport at the Gay Games

U.S.-sponsored LGBT teacher training curriculum developed in South Africa

Video recounts how teens stand by as gay South African is brutally murdered

Gay South African brutally murdered

We remember Nelson Mandela

VIDEO: Archbishop in South Africa calls for bold love, an end to anti-LGBT violence

South African Artist Discusses Her 'Visual Activism' at LA Center

Openly gay imams serve as an affirming gleam of hope in Muslim LGBT community

Film "No Place for Me" and publication "Blind Alleys" launch from ORAM

State Department Brings South African Activist to GLAAD For Meeting

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