MJC also called for excommunication or “takfir,” with the punishment being death for any Muslim found to be a member of the LGBTQ community
Respondents in 15 countries participated in Ichikowitz Family Foundation poll
Mpho Falithenjwa died by suicide after he was bullied for being gay
Many of those in attendance acknowledged the harsh realities facing community members that include gender-based violence
Country's Human Rights Commission has threatened legal action against Steve Hofmeyr
Case underscores violence against LGBTQ people
Iranti made announcement on Transgender Day of Visibility
Country's lawmakers urged to ban discredited practice
Couple filed complaint with country's Human Rights Commission
Advocacy groups have urged the government to change course
