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Progress and Setbacks on LGBT Rights in Africa — An Overview of the Last Year

When it comes to the rights of sexual and gender minorities in Africa, the past year has been a mixed bag. Of the 69 countries that criminalise same-sex relations, 33 are in Africa. Although the examples are few, there has been some progress.

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Progress and Setbacks on LGBT Rights in Africa — An Overview of the Last Year

Graeme Reid

Director, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Rights Program

Published in: Daily Maverick
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Published in: The Advocate

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