insert_link Namibia Historic Win for Namibian LGBTQI+ Activist Omar van Reenen, a prominent Namibian LGBTQI+ activist, has made history by becoming the first advocate for LGBTQI+ rights to win the Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize in Athens, Greece. This prestigious award honors young leaders globally who demonstrate exceptional commitment to promoting democracy and human rights. Van Reenen's activism in Namibia includes efforts to advocate for protective LGBTQI+ laws, challenge discriminatory policies, and mobilize public support for queer rights. […] todayNovember 1, 2024 17
insert_link World Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest Prime Minister Reuters reports that Simon Harris has become Ireland's youngest-ever prime minister on Tuesday, pledging to bring new ideas. Harris takes over as head of Ireland’s three-party coalition government from Leo Varadkar, who announced his surprise resignation last month. Harris, who served as higher education minister in Varadkar’s government, was the only candidate to replace him as head of the center-right Fine Gael party. todayApril 10, 2024 31