Namibia: Lgbtqi+ Rights – Political Parties Remain Mum

As Namibia approaches the 2024 general elections, political parties have turned a blind eye to the increasingly topical issue of protecting the rights and dignity of sexual minorities.

Gender and LGBTQI+ activists have recently challenged all political parties to pronounce themselves on the issue of LGBTQI+ rights, specifically the legalisation of same-sex marriage.

Activists in an article published by New Era recently challenged all political parties displaying an openness and willingness to…