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Africa

Canada’s immigration system is failing undocumented LGBTQ+ migrants 
Immigration & Refugees

Canada’s immigration system is failing undocumented LGBTQ+ migrants 

Charles Mwangi, a bisexual refugee from Kenya, is in Canada now—but what the future holds for him is unclear 

By Byron Armstrong
No Pride without solidarity
History

No Pride without solidarity

Queer activism has never been solely in the service of LGBTQ+ people

By Jake Hall
Canada must be a leader in response to Ugandan anti-LGBTQ+ laws 
Politics

Canada must be a leader in response to Ugandan anti-LGBTQ+ laws 

OPINION: The lack of action is not helping Canada’s image of being a champion for human rights on the global stage

By Dale Smith
The designers behind these African fashion labels are wielding androgyny to confront conservatism
Fashion

The designers behind these African fashion labels are wielding androgyny to confront conservatism

How Muyishime, Maye Tobs and Udiahgebi are fighting back against toxic masculinity, homophobia

By Ugonna-Ora Owoh
Looking for progress on LGBTQ+ rights in 2024? Keep an eye on these countries
Human Rights

Looking for progress on LGBTQ+ rights in 2024? Keep an eye on these countries

From Thailand and Namibia to Poland and the U.K., good news is on the horizon for queer and trans folk

By Rob Salerno
Righteous Queens and Shady Bitches 2023
Rainbow Rewind 2023

Righteous Queens and Shady Bitches 2023

An annual tradition returns: the highs and the lows of the past year, personified

By Xtra Staff
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Red Cross rolls out new blood donation policy, judge dismisses ‘transgender-free bathrooms’ suit, and more
Xtra News Flash

Red Cross rolls out new blood donation policy, judge dismisses ‘transgender-free bathrooms’ suit, and more

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: August 9

By Jackie Richardson
The harsh reality of conversion therapy in Nigeria 
Homophobia

The harsh reality of conversion therapy in Nigeria 

Though the practice is banned elsewhere, it continues in the West African country

By Shade Mary-Ann Olaoye
Uganda’s harsh anti-queer law, Erdoğan doubles down on LGBTQ+ attacks, youth group deletes Twitter account citing Musk, Toronto’s Inside Out film fest and Newfoundland and Labrador’s queer history archive
Xtra News Flash

Uganda’s harsh anti-queer law, Erdoğan doubles down on LGBTQ+ attacks, youth group deletes Twitter account citing Musk, Toronto’s Inside Out film fest and Newfoundland and Labrador’s queer history archive

5 queer and trans stories we’re following: May 29

By Eve Cable
Uganda bill still viciously anti-gay, trans journalist thwarts  swatting attempt, Harvey Guillén at the Met Gala, queer creators support WGA strike, Oregon moves to protect trans healthcare, gay playwright Robert Patrick dies
Xtra News Flash

Uganda bill still viciously anti-gay, trans journalist thwarts  swatting attempt, Harvey Guillén at the Met Gala, queer creators support WGA strike, Oregon moves to protect trans healthcare, gay playwright Robert Patrick dies

6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: May 3

By Jackie Richardson
Canadian politicians must do more to respond to Uganda’s anti-gay laws
Politics

Canadian politicians must do more to respond to Uganda’s anti-gay laws

OPINION: Last week Uganda passed a sweeping LGBTQ+ bill and Canadian leaders haven’t adequately responded

By Dale Smith
Queers on TV, P.E.I. Pride nixes politicos, Ugandan death sentence, Grindr’s HIV tests and a super-drag queen telethon
Xtra News Flash

Queers on TV, P.E.I. Pride nixes politicos, Ugandan death sentence, Grindr’s HIV tests and a super-drag queen telethon

5 queer and trans stories to watch: March 22

By Maddy Mahoney
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What it’s like to live as a femme man in Nigeria
Identity

What it’s like to live as a femme man in Nigeria

Both femmephobia and homophobia make for a volatile experience 

By Daniel Anthony
New report describes ‘harrowing’ consequences of digital targeting of LGBTQ+ people in Middle East and North Africa
Violence against LGBTQ2S+

New report describes ‘harrowing’ consequences of digital targeting of LGBTQ+ people in Middle East and North Africa

“I chose starvation over being raped again”

By Jackie Richardson
Kenyan LGBTQ+ activists on grief and hope after the death of Edwin Chiloba
Activism

Kenyan LGBTQ+ activists on grief and hope after the death of Edwin Chiloba

The activist and designer’s murder has shocked his community, who are working to keep his memory alive

By Ugonna-Ora Owoh
Five arrested in connection with murder of Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba
Hate Watch

Five arrested in connection with murder of Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba

Police detained the suspects after Chiloba’s body was found last Tuesday

By Jackie Richardson
Nigeria’s presidential election is coming up—what does this mean for queer people in the country? 
Politics

Nigeria’s presidential election is coming up—what does this mean for queer people in the country? 

LGBTQ+ Nigerians have a range of interests and emotions when it comes to this election

By Shade Mary-Ann Olaoye
Nearly all of Zimbabwe’s HIV-positive population is undetectable
Health

Nearly all of Zimbabwe’s HIV-positive population is undetectable

The country’s success in stemming HIV has been replicated by others in sub-Saharan Africa

By Jackie Richardson
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