Tag Archives: Protest

Iran and Egypt protest World Cup match scheduled amid Pride celebrations

Iran, captained by Alireza Jahanbakhsh (pictured), is scheduled to face Egypt in what's set to be a pride match in Seattle at the FIFA World Cup. (Etsuo Hara photo courtesy of ABC / Getty)

Plans to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms in Seattle during the World Cup next summer will continue despite objections from the Egyptian and Iranian football federations over the “Pride Match” due to take place in the city. Seattle organisers have confirmed that they are “moving forward as planned” with Pride activities in the city when Egypt face Iran in Group …

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Trans Ghanaian artist releases protest song ‘Coward’

Transgender Ghanaian artist Angel Maxine has released a new video, "Coward."

Angel Maxine’s latest music video exposes violence suffered by LGBTQ Ghanaians   Transgender Ghanaian artist Angel Maxine has released a new video, “Coward.” The following report was originally published by Rightify Ghana. Ghanaian transgender musician and human rights activist Angel Maxine has released a striking new protest song and short film titled “Coward” — a fearless artistic statement that exposes the hidden …

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Ghetto Beneficiaries in Mukono Protest Over Undelivered Cash and Motorcycles

Ghetto Beneficiaries in Mukono Protest Over Undelivered Cash and Motorcycles

By Eric Yiga A storm of controversy has erupted in Mukono District over the alleged mismanagement of Shs 100 million and several motorcycles that President Yoweri Museveni donated to ghetto supporters across the country. The funds and motorcycles—meant to empower and improve the welfare of ghetto youths—have instead become the source of anger, accusations of corruption, favoritism, and misuse among …

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