This law, if adopted, would also impose fines of up to 30 million Congolese Francs, or about 9,800 Euros.
These fines would devastate lives in a country where the average monthly income is estimated at only 45 Euros, among the lowest in the world.
This is the third time in 14 years that such an initiative has been proposed. It is a sign of the continuing fight against equality. This proposal criminalizing same-sex love and “all actions associated with homosexuality” would have devastating consequences, reinforcing discrimination and violence against an already vulnerable community.
In Morocco, the shadow of outdated laws looms over the LGBT+ community, where Article 489 of the Penal Code unjustly criminalizes "lewd or unnatural acts" between same-sex individuals.
Same-sex activity can therefore be punished with anything from six months to three years imprisonment and a fine of 120 to 1,200 dirhams (12 to 120 USD).
However, a unique opportunity has arisen.
The newly elected Minister of Justice removed the draft law regarding criminal code procedures proposed by the Islamist parliament and is open to reevaluating what constitutes a crime. With these shifts in Morocco's political landscape, we stand at a pivotal moment to advocate for change and equality.
These colonial-era laws – which were inherited from South Africa after Namibia’s independence – criminalized consensual same-sex conduct between male adults.
“For now, we are celebrating. We are no longer considered criminals by the law,” a Namibian lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) rights activist told Human Rights Watch.
Friedel Dausab, who brought the case, argued the laws infringed his constitutional rights to equality, dignity, privacy, freedom of expression, and freedom of association, based on his sexual orientation.
Muholi describes themself as a visual activist. From the early 2000s, they have documented and celebrated the lives of South Africa’s Black lesbian, gay, trans, queer and intersex communities.
Looks good. Meanwhile over at the Barbican until 30th June is this Soufiane Ababri | BarbicanZanele Muholi | Tate Modern
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Saw this and thought it might be of interest on this thread.
Each room of exhibition has a different theme. I'd say to see the rooms as a whole rather than concentrate a photo at a time.
I'd say it's ultimately uplifting show. Whilst it doesn't shy away from the difficulties LGBT people face it's a celebration of their lives as well. Which I like as it shows people's humanity.
Muholi is also a very good photographer. These are top quality thought out photos.
I've had one look at it and will go back ( plus point of Tate membership). As it's a lot to take in.
Also covers some of the history of LGBT people in SA. Pamphlets/ magazines and posters for example.
The biggest rip-off in Ghana was when Pres Kufour sold off the government stake in Ashanti Goldfields to Anglo American of South Africa.Akufo-Addo is procrastinating to the max before signing the Anti-Gay Bill, presumably to give his mates a chance to steal as much of the IMF loan as their pockets will hold before international capital punishes Ghana's homophobia by cutting off funds again. They repeat this dance every decade or so: What are the legal challenges to Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill? | Context
Lgbt rights were enshrined in the SA constitution with Mandelas govt in early '90s. Surprised conversion therapy is legal anyway, surely conversion therapy is unconstitutual?Solidarity with LGBT+ people in South Africa - petition to ban the practice of conversion therapy:
South Africa: stop “conversion therapies"
It's not specifically banned.Lgbt rights were enshrined in the SA constitution with Mandelas govt in early '90s. Surprised conversion therapy is legal anyway, surely conversion therapy is unconstitutual?
This is really worth seeing, went today - powerful and moving, incredible images (thanks to @Mr.Bishie and @abstract1 for the heads-up).Zanele Muholi | Tate Modern
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