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There’s a deadly, silent war in our schools and it is called queerphobia

A lack of action makes many educators and school leaders complicit in the perpetuation of broader queerphobic school culture.

On August 16, 2022, 16-year-old Tiro Moalusi was mocked in class by his teacher because of his sexual orientation.

Later that day, he took his own life.

Editor's Comment
A promising step for public schools, but...

For too long, the state of many public schools has been a source of shame. We have all seen the pictures and heard the stories of broken windows, unreliable water and electricity, topped by classrooms that are not fit for proper learning. The establishment of the Education Infrastructure and Management Company Ltd (EIMC) signals that authorities are finally ready to take this problem seriously. We must commend the government for this initiative....

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