Decolonising “African values”: The future of LGBTQ+ pride and rights
Posted: 31 October, 2024 Filed under: Lesego Sekhu, Namatirayi Ngwasha | Tags: ACHPR, African Commission of Human and Peoples’ Rights, African countries, African values, anti-rights groups, discrimination, homophobia, homosexuality, human rights violations, LGBTQ+, political persecution, Pride Month, sexual orientation, social exclusion, South Africa Leave a comment
Author: Lesego Sekhu
Research Assistant, Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation
October marks Pride Month in South Africa. Historically, Pride in this country and, more broadly, the rest of the continent has been used for political advocacy, protesting against discrimination and political persecution, and reaffirming LGBTQ+ people’s rights. In the spirit of “leaving no one behind”, this year, our Pride agenda should include radical solidarity with LGBTQ+ people in other African countries who face a growing anti-rights movement specifically targeting LGBTQ+ and other sexually diverse and gender-diverse people.
Miss Universe Mauritius 2024: A landmark in the legal battle for transgender equality
Posted: 23 August, 2024 Filed under: Lakshita Kanhiya | Tags: anti-discrimination protections, Association VISA-G, beacon of hope, Central Population Database, Civil Status Act of 1981, discrimination, gender identity, human rights, international human rights treaties, Jeanny Michelle Karla Fanfan, legal framework, legal obstacles, legal recognition, LGBTQ+, Mauritius, Miss Universe Mauritius 2024, sexual orientation, stigmatisation, transgender persons, transgender rights, Young Queer Alliance Leave a comment
Author: Lakshita Kanhiya
Pan-Africa ILGA
The historic participation of Jeanny Michelle Karla Fanfan as the first transgender woman in Miss Universe Mauritius 2024 marks a significant milestone in the fight for transgender rights and inclusivity in Mauritius.[1] This moment not only symbolises progress within the realm of beauty pageants but also serves as a powerful platform to discuss the broader legal, social, and human rights challenges faced by transgender persons in Mauritius. As a general observation, the legal recognition and protection of transgender rights in Mauritius remain areas of significant concern, reflecting a broader global struggle for equality and non-discrimination.
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