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Namibia

Activist John Nakuta Calls for Legal Challenge to Anti-Gay Marriage Law

  Human rights activist John Nakuta has stated that the anti-gay marriage law signed by President Nangolo Mbumba is discriminatory and violates the Constitution's equality clause. Nakuta argues that the law seeks to circumvent the 2023 Supreme Court ruling, which mandates that same-sex marriages legally conducted abroad must be recognized by the Namibian government. He believes this law can be contested in court.

today21 January, 2025

Namibia

Human Rights Activist Engages Meta On Social Media And Hate Speech

Human rights activist Linda Baumann addressed the role of social media in shaping conversations around hate speech, particularly concerning the LGBTQ+ community in Namibia and beyond. Baumann, who's now engaging social media giant Meta, emphasized that while social media has undeniably increased visibility for marginalized groups, it also provides a platform for inciting violence and spreading hate.  

today30 October, 2024