Like many places, Singapore remains deeply divided on questions of homosexuality. A government survey last year found that a scant majority (53%) “accept gay lifestyles”, with younger Singaporeans generally more tolerant than older ones. Not everyone is so open-minded. Read More
Heat Crime: LGBTQ politics for a changing climate
Climate change is a queer issue. The effects of climate change have a direct and unique impact on the lives of the LGBTQ The details of an individual's sexual orientation seem at first to be as far removed from the concentration of atmospheric CO2 as the butterfly's wings from the hurricane. But butterflies can cause hurricanes, and understanding this connection is mandatory for those of us in the hurricane's path.community and must not be ignored. Op-ed for Huffington Post. Read More
Pressure on South Africa to host talks to end gay persecution
Rights groups across the continent now accuse South Africa of stalling on the crucial meeting to follow up on a United Nations report titled Discriminatory Laws and Practices and Acts of Violence Against Individuals Based on Their Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. "It is essential for policymakers and gatekeepers to have a dialogue with civil society on this issue," says Tendai Thondhlana, spokesperson for African Men for Sexual Health and Rights (Amsher), based in Johannesburg. "In some countries, governments say violence against sexual minorities doesn't exist. It is up to us to show them the evidence." Read More