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Young and Outside the Margins: Impact of COVID-19 on African LGBT+ youth

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African Queer Youth Initiative conducted an online survey in ten African countries in a bid to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on LGBT+ youth around Africa.

Southern Africa #VoiceandChoice Gender Protocol Barometer

The twelfth edition of the SADC Gender Protocol Barometer will be launched virtually on Monday 17 August 2020 during the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Civil Society Forum, which is also SADC day. The SADC Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (SADC-CNGO) coordinates the Civil Society Forum.

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Hate Crimes Against the LGBT Community in the Commonwealth

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This report outlines the nature and extent of anti-LGBT hate crime and its impact on individuals and societies in the Commonwealth, explores trends across the Commonwealth and surveys regional and country-specific case examples.

HIV testing and engagement with the HIV treatment cascade among MSM in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

HIV disproportionately affects gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in Africa, where many countries criminalise same-sex behaviour. We assessed changes in the engagement of African MSM with HIV testing and treatment cascade stages over time, and the effect of anti-LGBT legislation and stigma.

UNAIDS likely not to meet its HIV targets among gay men in Africa

Reforms needed or UNAIDS targets of 90-90-90 by 2020 in order to control the HIV epidemic will not be achieved

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Human Rights Watch Country Profiles: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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The following country profiles are derived in part from sections of the Human Rights Watch 2019 World Report that relate to the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.

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Focus on key populations in national HIV strategic plans in the African region

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The World Health Organization (WHO) defines key populations as populations who are at higher risk for HIV irrespective of the epidemic type or local context and who face social and legal challenges that increase their vulnerability.

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Acceptance of LGBT people and rights has increased around the world

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New Global Acceptance Index ranks 141 countries on LGBT acceptance and legal protections and provides a link between inclusion and GDP per capita.