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Russian LGBTQ rights groups learn how to work from abroad Natalia Soloviova, the chair the Russian LGBT Network, a nonprofit that Putin’s government declared as extremist on April 27. (Photo by Bryan Derballa for Uncloseted Media) This story was originally published by Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ-focused investigative news outlet.By Hope PisoniNatalia Soloviova always knew she was putting herself at risk. …

Trans leader denounces social media, journalists, and Haitian society’s transphobia Dominique X Saint-Vil is the undisputed leader of the transgender men’s community in Haiti“We can no longer hide ourselves. But the media hides us.”This quote from an anonymous transgender Haitian is a key to how Dominique X. Saint-Vil, director of the Trans Organization of Haiti —- one of the few …

By The Hoima Post | Diaspora Correspondent TORONTO, CANADA — On May 9, 2026, Toronto witnessed what many are now calling a defining cultural moment for the Ugandan diaspora as Julie Jean Birungi delivered a fully sold out maiden concert at 237 Sackville Street under the banner “An Evening with Julie: Love, Worship & Legacy.”What began as a scheduled performance …

By The Hoima Post | Diaspora Correspondent TORONTO, CANADA — On May 9, 2026, Toronto witnessed what many are now calling a defining cultural moment for the Ugandan diaspora as Julie Jean Birungi delivered a fully sold out maiden concert at 237 Sackville Street under the banner “An Evening with Julie: Love, Worship & Legacy.”What began as a scheduled performance …

She was found with her throat slit in Yaoundé, Cameroon The Cameroonian transgender community is in mourning. Doloresse, an emblematic figure of trans visibility in Cameroon, was found with her throat slit on the morning of May 12 in Yaoundé.This example of the online outpouring of grief and protest over the murder of Doloresse, a well-known Cameroonian trans woman, states …

Frank Mugisha recognized for work fighting homophobia in Uganda Ugandan human rights defender Frank Mugisha. (Photo courtesy of X)One of Uganda’s leading human Rights advocates, Dr, Frank Mugisha has been awarded the 2026 Inamori Ethics Prize by the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence based at Case Western Reserve University in the United States.Mugisha, who is currently the executive …

The Hoima Post | Diaspora Correspondence Julie Mutesasira’s sold-out concert in Toronto on May 9, 2026, has emerged as one of the most discussed African diaspora events in Canada this year, igniting conversations surrounding faith, identity, inclusion, and the evolving realities of immigrant communities abroad.Held at 237 Sackville Street in downtown Toronto under the theme “An Evening with Julie: The …

The Hoima Post | Diaspora Correspondence Julie Mutesasira’s sold-out concert in Toronto on May 9, 2026, has emerged as one of the most discussed African diaspora events in Canada this year, igniting conversations surrounding faith, identity, inclusion, and the evolving realities of immigrant communities abroad.Held at 237 Sackville Street in downtown Toronto under the theme “An Evening with Julie: The …

Proposed bill would have reiterated Uganda’s homophobic laws Ugandan member of parliament Anna Adeke introduced the proposed Sexual Offences Bill, which has now been withdrawn from consideration. (Photo courtesy of Ugandan Parliament)The Parliament of Uganda has decided to do away with the proposed Sexual Offences Bill after 10 years of failed attempts to have it enacted.The bill had sought to …

‘It would position Canada as the leading government in the world’ Donald Trump on the campaign trail. (David Becker photo courtesy of Reuters)The Canadian Press reports:Canada called on to fill ‘vacuum’ in LGBTQ+ advocacy worldwide in face of Trump cutsBy Dylan RobertsonOTTAWA — The former U.S. diplomat for LGBTQ+ rights urged Canada to boost its support for gender and sexual …