While young Africans strongly support a variety of fundamental rights, the vast majority draw the line at those for the LGBTQ community, according to results from a sweeping new Pan-African survey.
Across a spectrum of ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic categories, respondents in 14 countries called for greater equality, but nearly 7 out of 10 polled don’t believe that their respective countries should do more to protect the rights of the LGBTQ community.
Three-quarters polled (75%) believed that their country belongs to all who live in it
More than 80% agree that ethnic minorities deserve more protection
70% believe women’s rights must be improved for Africa to move forward
More than half (55%) of African youths polled reported that they were also ‘very concerned’ with the lack of protections for women’s rights
64% say that sexual harassment is a problem in their country
The findings from the African Youth Survey 2020 reveal that Africa’s young people are increasingly tolerant, inclusive and integrated. But, unfortunately, LGBTQ rights are not seen as essential or even warranted. In fact, a depressing 69% disagree that their country should do more to support LGBTQ rights. Read more via Mamba
