Uganda

LGBTI Rights in Uganda


ADDED ON: 03/05/2023

LGBT Ugandans face backlash as parliament launches schools investigation

Days after Uganda's parliament ordered an investigation last month into the alleged promotion of homosexuality in schools, a video appeared online identifying Kampala resident Eric Ndawula as gay. Ndawula, 26, said his…

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ADDED ON: 03/03/2023

Uganda Pushes Hateful Bill Targeting LGBTQ Citizens and Supporters

A Ugandan lawmaker has reintroduced an anti-LGBTQ bill that seeks harsher punishments for those who engage in same-sex relations and those who “promote” homosexuality or same-sex relations as “normal.” Asuman Basalirwa, a member…

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ADDED ON: 03/01/2023

Ugandan lawmaker introduces new anti-LGBTQ legislation

A Ugandan lawmaker on Tuesday introduced draft legislation that he said seeks to prohibit homosexuality in the East African country, voicing widespread anti-gay sentiment that has peaked in recent days. The legislator,…

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ADDED ON: 02/25/2023

Kenya wrong to ban LGBT rights groups from registering – Supreme Court

Kenyan authorities were wrong to ban the gay community from registering a rights organisation, the country's Supreme Court has ruled. Yet at the same time it stressed that gay sex remains illegal.…

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ADDED ON: 02/24/2023

Muslims to hold anti-gay protests today

Muslims across the country are today expected to hold peaceful demonstrations against homosexuality, according to a communication from the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC).  A February 11 letter seen by this publication…

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ADDED ON: 02/20/2023

It’s wrong to radicalise Ugandans into oppressing queer folks

Recently, the mainstream and social media have been awash with homophobic cries with calls from both the political and religious leaders. Dear, reader this is the only time Muslims, Catholics, Born-agains and…

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ADDED ON: 02/19/2023

Uganda: No, Image of Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine in Front of Gay Rights Banner Has Been Doctored

IN SHORT: Gay rights are controversial in Uganda, where homosexuality is outlawed. An image that seems to show a popular opposition leader in the country supporting LGBTQI rights has been altered. An…

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ADDED ON: 02/15/2023

Uganda is working to stamp out groups promoting human rights for LGBTIQ people

The Ugandan Government’s National Bureau for Non-Governmental organization is currently investigating the operations of 22 NGOs suspected to be involved in so called “promotion of LGBTIQ activities”. The NGO Bureau has made…

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ADDED ON: 02/12/2023

Leaked report shows intent to criminalise gay activities

The government should “comprehensively criminalise” activities that promote homosexuality in the country and lay down stringent requirements for registration of civil society organisations, a leaked report reveals. The report by the National…

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ADDED ON: 02/11/2023

Anglicans angry at same-sex blessings question Justin Welby’s ‘fitness to lead’

Conservative Anglican churches in developing countries will meet next week to consider radical action over the Church of England’s decision to bless same-sex couples in civil marriages, saying they question the archbishop…

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Paul Canary Kanyamu – Human Rights Defender in Kenya

Paul Canary Kanyamu is a humanitarian volunteer, refugee rights advocate, and human rights defender. He is 26 years old and originally from Uganda. Paul lives in the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya…

ADDED ON: 12/29/2022

Uganda: Claims that LGBTQ+ people are “recruiting” schoolchildren

Annet Kezaabu, is the chairperson of the Anti-Pornographic Control Committee at the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity. It has reportedly warned that members of the LGBTQ+ community are targeting schools to “recruit,…

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