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Young Namibian voters push for LGBTQ+ equality Original

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By Arlana Shikongo
| Context Verified
What’s the context? Namibia heads to the polls on Nov. 27, but campaigners say the parties ignore young people's concerns about LGBTQ+ rights Campaigners feel political parties ignore LGBTQ+ rights Only one party openly supports LGBTQ+ rights Legal gains for LGBTQ+ rights meet conservative pushback WINDHOEK - As Namibia heads to Nov.
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Landmark Namibia Supreme Court ruling sparks homophobic backlash

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By Arlana Shikongo
| Los Angeles Blade Verified
WINDHOEK, Namibia — An exciting and transformative moment for the LGBTQ+ and intersex community in Namibia has been abruptly overshadowed by a barrage of homophobic opposition following a recent ruling by the country’s Supreme Court that granted recognition to same-sex marriages conducted in foreign jurisdictions.
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Love prevails in the face of rejection, ridicule

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By Arlana Shikongo
| The Namibian Verified
“We are so incredibly happy. We cry for joy,” is how Namibian citizen Anette Seiler and her German partner, Anita Seiler-Lilles, reacted to last week’s judgement by the Supreme Court of Namibia recognising their same-sex marriage. For the past six years, the two have been engaged in a relentless battle with the government to have their marriage, which was concluded outside the country, legally recognised in Namibia in order for Seiler-Lilles to be granted spousal immigration rights.
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