Original Article

LGBT Africa: A social justice movement emerges in the era of HIV

Published in: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS
Volume 9 , issue 3 : Key Populations in Africa , 2012 , pages: 177–179

DOI: 10.1080/17290376.2012.743813

Author(s): Chris Beyrer [d151e18]

Keywords: homophobia , LGBT , men who have sex with men , HIV , Africa , homophobie , LGBT , hommes ayant des relations sexuelles avec des hommes , le VIH , Afrique

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Abstract

LGBT communities are emerging across Africa in 2012. Many are emerging in the context of the continents severe HIV epidemic. Homophobia is a barrier to social acceptance and to health and other social services, but African communities are showing reliance in addressing stigma and discrimination, and in organizing for rights and social tolerance.

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