The social pressures to be ‘straight’ and ‘cis’ can be overwhelming for LGBTQ+ people, especially youth. Adding conversion therapy to the criminal code of Canada is a good first step to supporting them.
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The Trudeau government took the first step to federally ban conversion therapy — a practice intended to change sexual orientation.
Uganda’s security officials have been known to use too much force when dealing with crowds.
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Uganda’s police have powers to use excessive force on citizens.
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South Africa is seeing a growing body of class action.
South Africa’s Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan flanked by his deputy Mcebisi Jonas and Director-General Lungisa Fuzile.
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A lot more goes into the making of South Africa’s final national budget than many people realise. The process involves extensive legalities designed to ensure public oversight.