Ecclesia de Lange

Ecclesia de Lange

director South Africa

Reverend Ecclesia de Lange is the director at Inclusive and Affirming Ministries (IAM) in South Africa, an organization that champions LGBTQ+ rights within faith communities. She commented on the ongoing struggle for acceptance faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, even in progressive religious groups. In light of Muhsin Hendricks' murder, she emphasized the need for security and support for LGBTQ+ leaders while reaffirming their commitment to advocacy despite the risks.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
54,688
Power
1,752$
Sentiment
5.78
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,382 $2,700,000 731$
Taiwan 1 8.00 0.15% +0% 23,816,775 36,306 $670,000 1,021$
Totals 2 91,702,786 54,688 $3,370,000 1,752$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Ecclesia de Lange described Muhsin Hendricks as a pillar of society and said his death left 'an enormous gap'. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Hundreds protest gay imam Muhsin Hendricks’ murder

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Reverend Ecclesia de Lange noted that even inclusive faith groups still face strong conservatism regarding LGBTQ+ acceptance. 5

BBC: Even in his final seconds of life, first gay imam pushed boundaries