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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

LGBTQ+

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Namibia

Namibian court strikes down law criminalising same-sex relationships

    A top Namibian court this morning struck down the African country's colonial-era laws criminalising same-sex relationships, in a victory for the LGBTQ community. "The common law offence of sodomy is declared unconstitutional and invalid," the high court in the capital, Windhoek, wrote in its verdict. It also declared unconstitutional the offence of "unnatural sexual offences". str-ub/zam/kjm AFP (NAMPA / AFP)  

todayJune 21, 2024 37 1

Lifestyle

Talking to teens about sex: advice for parents on when, how, what to say and why it’s so important

Talking with your teen about sex and sexuality is a way to empower them. Paperkites Ayobami Precious Adekola, University of South Africa The “birds and the bees”. The “facts of life”. Whatever you call it, many parents dread discussing sex and sexuality with their teenagers. They may be embarrassed, or worried that they don’t understand some concepts. In some countries, cultural norms may mean it’s considered inappropriate for adults and […]

todayApril 29, 2024 29

Health / Medical

On the 10th anniversary of Zero Discrimination Day UNAIDS calls for the protection of human rights as a path to protecting health for all

Zero Discrimination Day was established by UNAIDS ten years ago to advance equality and fairness for everyone regardless of gender, age, sexuality, ethnicity or HIV status. However, progress is in peril. Attacks on the rights of women and girls, of LGBTQ+ people, and of other marginalized communities are on the rise. And when laws, policies, practices or norms enshrine punishment, discrimination or stigma for people because they are women, or are LGBTQ+, or […]

todayFebruary 27, 2024 34

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