"As variation in sexual identities and orientations has always been part of a normal society, there can be no justification for attempts to ‘eliminate’ LGBTI from society. Efforts should rather be focused on countering the belief systems that create hostile and even violent environments for those who are made to feel alienated within societies...

The study suggests that African health professionals and their associations should adopt affirmative stances towards LGBTI individuals."

excerpt from The Academy of Science South Africa report "Diversity in Human Sexuality: Implications for Policy in Africa"