Zimbabwe: Despite Hostility, LGBTQI+ Activists in Zimbabwe Push for Equality

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Zimbabwe: Despite Hostility, LGBTQI+ Activists in Zimbabwe Push for Equality
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Facing a tide of discrimination and violence, Zimbabwe's LGBTQI+ community is fighting for their right to exist.

Facing a tide of discrimination and violence, Zimbabwe 's LGBTQI+ community is fighting for their right to exist.

Chipazaure emphasized the importance of educating the community on human rights and safety, given that Zimbabwe criminalizes LGBTIQ members. He mentioned the establishment of the Colour Girls Clinic and the partnerships formed with governmental institutions to help the community access healthcare services, especially after the challenges posed by COVID-19."Living as an LGBTQI+ person in Zimbabwe has been challenging due to stigma and discrimination," he said.

He added,"With Love Alliance, we managed to establish a clinic at our Drop-in center, where our allies and LGBTIQI+ people can access any form of healthcare services for free, not just HIV-related."

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