Human Rights

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 …

A comprehensive report from Human Rights Watch has detailed the complex landscape of human rights progress and regression by government authorities throughout 2023. The report underscores a year of contradictory actions that saw improvements in some areas, while other aspects witnessed significant setbacks. The year began with a notable legal …

Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, has announced that he will await a court decision before signing the controversial anti-LGBTQ bill into law. President Akufo-Addo’s decision comes amid growing international scrutiny and domestic debate over the bill, which seeks to criminalize LGBTQ activities and advocacy in the West African nation. The bill, …

In a passionate call to action, an activist urges the youth to ponder over the cryptic phrases that have long oppressed LGBTQ+ individuals: “No carnal knowledge, no buggery, no gross indecency, no sodomy.” These words, laden with the weight of discrimination, have hindered LGBTQ+ people from leading fulfilling lives, marrying, …