In over 30 countries LGBTIQ+ people would face imprisonment. Progress has been made but there is still a long way to go.
The proposed law reinforces unscientific conversion practices – or so-called reparative therapies – that don’t work.
Discrimination against anyone based on their sexual orientation or gender identity is not an African value.
A small but vocal lobby – some aided by US conservatives – have drawn battle lines around unisex bathrooms and gender pronouns.
Without a doubt, Allyship is important for social and political momentum but also in normalising the acceptance and inclusion of marginalised groups. But are there downsides...