LGBTQ Ugandans flee because of harsh anti-gay law at home

05/17/2024

Fearing imprisonment and abuse in their homeland, some queer Ugandans have fled to neighboring Kenya where they hope to live in safety. It’s been a year since Uganda enacted one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ laws.

Regions: Africa, Uganda

Issues: Culture Religion and Politics, Discrimination and Equality, Human Rights

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