Melanie Nathan, May 14, 2026. African Human Rights Coalition Statement: We extend our deepest condolences to our colleagues, friends, and chosen family in Cameroon as they mourn the devastating loss of Doloresse, a courageous transgender pioneer whose life and legacy will not be forgotten. Doloresse was a symbol of resilience, visibility, and resistance in the face of relentless violence and marginalization. Her courage in living openly in an environment that punishes ident

AHRC, April 26, 2026. The African Human Rights Coalition (AHRC) is experiencing a sharp surge in urgent calls from Senegal, marked by panic, credible threats, and pleas for immediate protection following the escalation of laws, arrests, lengthy detentions, and rhetoric targeting LGBT individuals. Reports describe individuals being actively sought out, with fear spreading rapidly through communities already living on the margins. At present, there are virtually no resources a

From food aid to resettlement, see how LGBTQI+ refugees are moving toward safety and new lives. Support the African Human Rights Coalition’s Travel with Dignity program. A Glorious Site and Sight!!! From rows of food parcels to lines of suitcases, this is what your support has made possible. These images tell the story of years of survival transforming into the reality of resettlement for one of our LGBTQI+ groups in Africa (location withheld for safety). Month after month,

Violations of International and Regional Human Rights Law African Human rights Coalition - An Open Letter to Congressional Black Caucus, Leadership of the NAACP, UNESCO : Why Ghana Is Not a Safe Host for the 2026 Reparatory Justice Conference. Ghana has announced that it will host a high-level global conference on reparatory justice on June 18–19, 2026, bringing together Heads of State, Foreign Ministers, and leading institutions, including the Congressional Black Caucus and

Call on NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to speak out against Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act and the global rise in anti-LGBTQ persecution. Learn why this matters now.

The United States has authorized the departure of non-essential embassy staff from Abuja in response to escalating security threats across Nigeria, including terrorism, kidnapping, and civil unrest. This development underscores the growing instability in the country and raises serious concerns about the safety of civilians, particularly vulnerable populations such as LGBTQ individuals. For asylum seekers, such official actions by the U.S. government provide critical evidence

AHRC, April 06, 2026. In March 2026, Senegal enacted a new law significantly expanding the criminalization of homosexuality, increasing prison sentences by double, up to ten years and penalizing the “promotion” of LGBTQ identity. The legislation, passed overwhelmingly by parliament and supported by the government, reflects a broader escalation of anti-LGBTQ measures across the region. For individuals in Senegal, the law not only intensifies the risk of arrest and detention b

By Melanie Nathan, march 28, 2026 Ghana’s controversial “Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill” has re-emerged as one of the most restrictive proposed anti-LGBTQ laws in Africa, raising alarm among human rights organizations and legal experts. The legislation, first introduced in 2021 and passed by parliament in 2024 before lapsing, has now been revived amid renewed political debate. John Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s current president, has expressed both support for the bill’

The visit of Ghana’s president, John Dramani Mahama, to Philadelphia for a diaspora “community dialogue” hosted by Temple University Center for Anti-Racism alongside the Ghana Chamber of Commerce arrives under a cloud that cannot be ignored. That Lincoln University withdrew its planned honorary doctorate underscores the gravity of the moment and that perhaps some institutions are beginning to reconcile the values they espouse with the realities unfolding in Ghana. Dialog

While Temple University Continues to Host an Event President John Dramani Mahama campaigned on the promise of signing Ghana's new harsh Anti-LGBTQI+ law which seeks to criminalize identity - merely "holding out" to be LGBTQI+ , as well as allies and advocates. The former President of Ghana avoided signing the law which had previously passed - during his term. That legislation lapsed before he termed out and he escaped attestation. The New President, Mahama is now faced with