Military Court Denies bail to jailed 28 NUP supporters
The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) Monday condemned hooliganism exhibited at the General Court Martial at Makindye when the army court yet again denied bail to the 28 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters for lack of merit in the bail…
Canada : Alice Hope Birungi To Lecture At Global Conference on Sexual Health
On May 7th and 8th, 2024, the Sackville Banquet Hall in Toronto will host a critical gathering for discussing Sexual Health, Reproductive Rights, and Gender Equity in Refugee and Humanitarian Crises. The “Global Conference on Sexual Health,…
8 Music Band Arrested for Criticizing Museveni’s Speech
Eight members of a Ugandan music band have been arrested for expressing dissatisfaction with the length of President Yoweri Museveni’s speech at a recent event, local media sources have reported. The incident occurred during the 50th wedding anniversary…
Uganda Leveraged U.S. Supreme Court’s Anti-Abortion Ruling to Criminalize LGBTQ+ Identities
Earlier this week, Uganda’s Constitutional Court upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 (AHA23), which criminalizes same-sex relationships, drawing on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent anti-abortion ruling as precedent. Under the AHA23,…
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Law: A Threat to LGBTQ Rights
When Uganda’s Constitutional Court upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) on April 3, 2023, it solidified a shift in the nation’s socio-political landscape that could deeply affect its social, political, and economic life. The court refused…
Steven Kabuye: A Ugandan LGBTQ Activist Recounts his escape to Canada
Steven Kabuye, a prominent 26-year-old Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist, bears the physical and emotional scars from a knife attack that almost took his life. His body is marked with a foot-long scar on his right arm and a puncture wound on his torso, which serve…
US Issues Fresh Warning to Uganda Over Anti-Homosexuality Law
The United States has reiterated its warning to Uganda regarding the controversial Anti-Homosexuality Law. The U.S. government expressed concerns about the law, emphasizing its potential adverse impact on human rights, public health, and Uganda’s…
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Law Brings Harsh Consequences for Journalists and LGBTQ+ Community
The Constitutional Court’s decision to uphold Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 has sent shockwaves through the country, particularly within journalistic circles and the LGBTQ+ community. Enacted in May, the Act imposes severe penalties,…
UGANDA : Constitutional Court Upholds Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023, Petitioners Vow Appeal
In a significant legal development, the Constitutional Court has upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023, dismissing a consolidated petition that challenged its provisions. Led by Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, five justices of the Constitutional…
Activists Claim Uganda Modified Anti-Gay Law to Secure Donor Funding
Ugandan activists allege that recent amendments to the country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act were a strategic move by the government to regain donor funding after international backlash against the original law. The legislation, passed earlier this…