<p>Uganda and Ghana have the harshest laws against LGBTQ+ people in the world. Despite the threats, podcasters in both countries are fighting back by creating a space where people can have sex-positive conversations and gender inclusivity.<em> IDEAS</em> contributor Nana aba Duncan was in Uganda and Ghana to find out how the safety, privacy, and independence of the medium offer a path to understanding, validation and community.</p><p><br></p><p>In the past few years, six African countries have made it illegal to just advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. What role should the international community play in nudging human rights on the continent? Listen to <a href="https://app.magellan.ai/listen_links/6Q4RmS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong><em>The unforgivable crime of being queer in Africa</em></strong></a><em>.</em></p>