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1. The Congolese Fight for Their Own Wealth

Author:
Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research
Publication Date:
06-2024
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research
Abstract:
The DRC’s vast mineral wealth contrasts with its extreme poverty, caused by exploitation and conflict. The dossier emphasises sovereignty and dignity, echoing Congolese activists’ visions for freedom.
Topic:
Poverty, Sovereignty, Conflict, Minerals, Exploitation, and Activism
Political Geography:
Africa and Democratic Republic of the Congo

2. MIT X TAU Series: Africa's Forgotten Heroes

Author:
Kudzanai Chiurai and Claude Grunitzky
Publication Date:
05-2023
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
MIT Center for International Studies
Abstract:
The fifth webinar in the third annual webinar series focused on various aspects of sustainable development in Africa. Featuring: Kudzanai Chiurai is a Zimbabwean artist and activist. His repertoire of art combines the use of mixed media which involves the use of paintings, drawings, videos and photographs to address and tackle social, political and cultural issues in Zimbabwe.
Topic:
Development, Culture, Sustainability, and Activism
Political Geography:
Africa

3. MIT X TAU Series: Africa’s New Activists

Author:
Busisiwe Seabe and Claude Grunitzky
Publication Date:
05-2023
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
MIT Center for International Studies
Abstract:
The fourth webinar in the third annual webinar series focused on various aspects of sustainable development in Africa. Featuring: Busisiwe Seabe is a social justice activist in South Africa and a co-founder of the #FeesMustFall movement.
Topic:
Development, Social Justice, and Activism
Political Geography:
Africa and South Africa

4. Stabanisation: A discussion paper about disrupting backlash by reclaiming LGBTI voices in the African church landscape

Author:
Hanzline Davids, Abongile Matyila, Charlene van der Walt, and Sindi Sithole
Publication Date:
06-2019
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
The Other Foundation
Abstract:
The title of the convening that gave rise to this collaborative reflection Breaking though the Backlash: Transformative encounters between LGBTI people and Churches in Africa, implies a level of visible and tangible progress in pursuing justice for LGBTI people within the African faith landscape and a coordinated push-back against progressive gains and constructive progress. Consequently this contribution starts by critically engaging the African contextual faith landscape and reflecting on examples of both progress and emerging backlash when it comes to the full inclusion of LGBTI people within African faith communities. Following from this, we explore the contours of a possible theology of liberation for LGBTI people in the African context. We agree with Makau Matua who argues that to engage with backlash we require “…thoughtful analysis, courageous advocacy and fundamental reform.”
Topic:
Religion, Christianity, LGBT+, Advocacy, Inclusion, and Activism
Political Geography:
Africa

5. Canaries in the Coal Mines: An analysis of spaces for LGBTI activism in Malawi

Author:
Philip Browne
Publication Date:
12-2017
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
The Other Foundation
Abstract:
The question of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) rights continues to be a point of struggle and strife, extending from the depths of Malawi’s political history. Since its independence in 1964, the twenty eight- year dictatorship of Kamuzu Banda enforced a strict national Christian morality which has been sustained to the present day. The experiences and challenges facing LGBTI people in Malawi are shaped by laws, policies and practices that are informed by prevailing social, religious and cultural norms, that in turn shape public discourse around sexual minorities as contrary to Malawi’s culture and morality. The public debate on homosexuality has been complex, unpredictable and contested, and provides a snapshot of the difficulties LGBTI people face. Anti-homosexuality discourse has largely been driven by religious and cultural chauvinism.
Topic:
Human Rights, LGBT+, Exclusion, and Activism
Political Geography:
Africa and Malawi

6. Canaries in the Coal Mines: An analysis of spaces for LGBTI activism in Namibia

Author:
Finn Reagan
Publication Date:
12-2017
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
The Other Foundation
Abstract:
Namibia has experienced visible and tangible change on LGBTI human rights issues in recent years with a marked move away from the homophobia expressed by then head of state, Sam Nujoma, following independence. LGBTI people continue to experience severe levels of marginalization and social exclusion but are also clearly poised to make significant advances in the coming few years if a coherent national strategy can be consolidated by existing LGBTI organizations and their allies. Some sectors (such as health) have made significantly more gains than others (such as religion and education), and there has been a sea change of evolving public attitudes towards non-normative sexualities and genders. This broad shifting in social attitudes is due to several factors, including the efforts of LGBTI organizations. Since the early successes of the Rainbow Project, there is support for strategizing for progressive social change for LGBTI people within broader civil society. Allies in key state posts could be successfully engaged with for substantial change.
Topic:
Human Rights, LGBT+, Exclusion, and Activism
Political Geography:
Africa and Namibia

7. Canaries in the Coal Mines: An analysis of spaces for LGBTI activism in Swaziland

Author:
Wendy Kessman
Publication Date:
12-2017
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
The Other Foundation
Abstract:
The recognition of the human rights of LGBTI people in Swaziland is still in its infancy. The LGBTI movement, born from a need to address social isolation and violence against LGBTI people, is currently in the midst of a reflective process of learning from past mistakes, and healing from losses, old and new.
Topic:
Human Rights, LGBT+, Exclusion, and Activism
Political Geography:
Africa and Swaziland

8. Canaries in the Coal Mines: An analysis of spaces for LGBTI activism in southern Africa

Author:
Mark Gevisser
Publication Date:
12-2017
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
The Other Foundation
Abstract:
Like coal miners used caged canary birds, whose death was a warning sign of toxic gases in the mine tunnels, homosexual women and men, and transgender and intersex people in southern Africa are at the coalface of the multiple dangers in many of our societies today. How our societies treat lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people is symptomatic of the dangers facing all people who are excluded in some way or another in our societies, by those who have a grip on social, economic, and political power. To assess the depth and nature of social exclusion of LGBTI people across southern Africa and better understand how LGBTI groups are organizing to transform that reality, the Other Foundation commissioned studies of ten countries in southern Africa: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe participated in the development of the studies.
Topic:
Human Rights, LGBT+, Exclusion, and Activism
Political Geography:
Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Angola, Zambia, Malawi, Swaziland, Namibia, Mauritius, Botswana, Lesotho, and Southern Africa

9. Canaries in the Coal Mines: An analysis of spaces for LGBTI activism in Zimbabwe

Author:
Tabona Shoko and Lilly Phiri
Publication Date:
12-2017
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
The Other Foundation
Abstract:
Zimbabwe’s history, colonial and postcolonial, has been violent and fraught with human rights infractions, including economic crises that have left the country and its people stripped of resources. In this fraught context, the violation of the human rights of sexual minorities who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex (LGBTI) is unsurprising.
Topic:
Human Rights, LGBT+, Exclusion, and Activism
Political Geography:
Africa and Zimbabwe

10. Canaries in the Coal Mines: An analysis of spaces for LGBTI activism in Lesotho

Author:
Glenda Muzenda and Wendy Kessman
Publication Date:
12-2017
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
The Other Foundation
Abstract:
The quest to realizing LGBTI human rights in Lesotho has been marked by a mix of unique local successes, and challenges that are common to other countries in the region, painting a somewhat fragmented picture. Through engaging with rural communities, using media to spark conversations and change mindsets, to public health entry points linked to HIV/AIDS ‘key population’ funding, and supportive religious groups, the agenda for the full realization of LGBTI human rights has increased in profile across spaces in Lesotho.
Topic:
Human Rights, Media, LGBT+, Public Health, Exclusion, and Activism
Political Geography:
Africa and Lesotho