Human Rights

White House officials have condemned a recent Ugandan court ruling upholding the controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act, which imposes severe penalties for homosexuality, including life imprisonment and the death penalty in some cases. The U.S. administration expressed deep concern over the ruling, emphasizing that it constitutes a grave violation of human rights …

Recent political unrest in Uganda has placed the nation in the international spotlight, particularly with the arrest of opposition leader Bobi Wine and a surge in violent attacks on journalists covering the subsequent events. Despite global condemnation, journalists in Uganda report that these incidents are part of a broader pattern …

Mukwaya Ivan was born on the 25th day of January 1996. He comes from Nakaseke district and is a Ugandan citizen by birth. He went to Uganda Christian University where he graduated with a bachelor of law. He started working as a professional in 2018 at the Foundation for Human …

In what looks like a deliberate bid to redirect intense public scrutiny away from grave allegations implicating her in a seemingly multibillion-shilling corruption scandal, Uganda Parliament speaker Anita Among has attacked the LGBTQI+ community and the United States government, saying that they are fighting her because she supported the passing …

The National Security Council (NSC) recently held a significant meeting with a prominent Ugandan LGBTQ activist to discuss the pressing concerns of the LGBTQ community in Uganda amid the country’s harsh anti-homosexuality legislation. This engagement underscores the U.S. government’s continued commitment to defending human rights and supporting marginalized communities worldwide. …

In the latest move to tighten regulations on LGBTQ rights, a member of the Ugandan Parliament has introduced an anti-gay surrogacy bill that could have severe implications for same-sex couples in the country. The bill, which follows the recent enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, aims to prohibit surrogacy arrangements for …

The recent decision by the Court of Appeal to deny the registration of Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) marks a significant setback for LGBTQ+ rights in the country. This ruling underscores the challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community in Uganda, where systemic discrimination and legal barriers continue to hinder the struggle for …

In an exclusive visit to Uganda, the LGBTQ+ coordinator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) underscored the U.S. government’s commitment to promoting and defending human rights, especially amidst the challenging climate for LGBTQ+ individuals in Uganda. The visit, which took place under heightened security, aimed to assess …

Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG), a prominent LGBTQ rights organization, has pledged to challenge a recent Court of Appeal ruling that upheld the government’s decision to deny them legal recognition. The ruling was a significant blow to the group, which had been fighting to register as a non-governmental organization (NGO) advocating …

The Police in Moroto Region, Karamoja are actively investigating circumstances under which Lochoto Ambrose Machete, the Kaabong District National Unity Platform (NU) Chairperson was mistakenly shot dead by security forces on Saturday night. Lochoto, 30, an ardent Arsenal fan was reportedly shot as returned home from watching a football game …