LGBT Movements in Africa: Reshaping identity and power through mental health, interpersonal connection and audacity

This paper examines the need for strategic recalibration within LGBT movements in Africa to continue advancing LGBT rights amidst growing hostility. By focusing on reshaping identity and power through mental health, interpersonal connections and bold activism, this paper explores new pathways for LGBT movements to progress and thrive. Central to this analysis is the strategic importance of tenacity and innovation, emphasizing the role of psychological wellness, community-building and audacity in renewing the movement.

Author: Severus Hama-Owamparo

Published: May 2025

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