National Security Council Engages Ugandan LGBTQ Activist in High-Level Meeting
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…
Ugandan MP Introduces Anti-Gay Surrogacy Bill Amid Growing Concerns Over LGBTQ Rights
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…
Court of Appeal Upholds Discrimination, Denies Registration of Sexual Minorities Uganda
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…
USAID LGBTQ+ Coordinator’s Visit to Uganda Marks A Stand for Equality Amid Rising Discrimination
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…
LGBTQ : SMUG Plans to Appeal Against Court Ruling on NGO Status
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,…
Bobi Wine’s NUP Leader in Kaabong Ambrose Machet Killed In Cold Blood
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,…
Human Rights Watch Report Reveals Mixed Progress on Human Rights in 2023
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…
Ghana’s President Delays Signing Anti-LGBTQ Bill Pending Court Decision
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…
Unpacking the Impact of Colonial Laws on LGBTQ+ Communities
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…
Belgium-Netherlands NUP chapter : Activists Storm EU Parliament to block Uganda-EU Business Forum over gross human rights abuse
National Unity Platform (NUP) activists living in living in Belgium and the Netherlands yesterday, Friday, 23 stormed the Headquarters of the European Union (EU) Parliament to demonstrate against the continental institution’s planned participation in…