Twenty years after section 28 repeal, lessons still need to be learned from UK’s homophobic law: November 18 2023 marks the 20 year anniversary of the repeal of section 28 in England and Wales. This law silenced any discussion of lesbian and gay matters in schools, and was law for 15 years between 1988 and …
Heartstopper: how this joyous teen show contrasts with my bitter memories of school life under homophobic law Section 28: This article contains spoilers for seasons one and two of Heartstopper. It’s confession time. Despite being well into my fifties, I am a Heartstopper super-fan. For those who don’t know Heartstopper, it is Alice Osman’s Netflix …
Ugandan church waged rebellion against tradition – today’s homophobic views are at odds with history: A view of an evangelical and pentecostal church in Kampala, Uganda. Franco Origlia/Getty Images On 26 May Uganda’s president, Yoweri Museveni, assented to the “anti-homosexuality bill” of 2023. The bill’s aim is to protect the “cherished culture of the people …
South Africa in the news: Olwee stands strong after a flood of homophobic Twitter comments: Unfortunately for Olwee, he was on the wrong side of Twitter on Sunday 17 October when a video of one of his performances surfaced. He was accused of stealing internet sensation U …: “South Africa” – BingNews Cybersecurity Sandbox Market …
It’s a Sin: how the media fuelled the homophobic response to the HIV crisis: Scene from It's A Sin during a recreation of AIDS protests in the 1980s Channel 4/Red Production Company It’s a Sin, the Channel 4 series following a group of friends navigating the HIV/Aids crisis in 1980s London, has been a colossal …
The British Empire’s homophobic legacy could finally be overturned in India: In a landmark ruling, India’s Supreme Court has confirmed an individual’s right to privacy – including sexual orientation – under the country’s constitution. The ruling on August 24 offers new hope for the LGBTQ+ community in India, still living under the homophobic legacy of …