The inevitability of death is intrinsic to life on this planet and yet the pain that results from the loss of a loved one can at times feel utterly unbearable. [...] We look to the notes and boxes in the archive as a way of making sense of our grief, loss and belonging. [...] In a queer archive, it is almost impossible to escape the impact and history of HIV/ AIDS. [...] There is some confusion with the use of the terms pandemic and epidemic, and they at times appear to be used interchangeably in the literature. [...] I was learn- ing about the plights of our communi- ty by being active in spaces that spoke about human rights and social justice, and realised that GALA had a role to play in this particular area of work. [...] The Forum members have allowed themselves to learn more about who they are through the many resourc- es that they find and continuously share with their peers in social spac- es. The holiday program is a perfect example of that. [...] The full transcript of the interview will be available on request. Pronouns: They/Them/She/Her Genevieve is a queer educator and activist, born in Benoni, Gauteng. [...] I would just like to be a cat that lives in Keval Harie’s home and is looked after by Keval Harie, because I will have the best life. [...] It’s to further a con- servative, alt-right movement that is rising across the world and is affecting all of us. So where do we stand now, in relation to LGBTQIA+ rights in South Africa? [...] It is infuriating to know that twenty-six years post the decriminalisation and legalisation of homosexuality in South Africa, we are seemingly no different from where we were prior to May 1996.
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