Human Rights

The World Bank has decided to halt new loans to Uganda, citing concerns over the country’s human rights record. This move reflects the international financial institution’s growing unease regarding Uganda’s recent legislative actions and their impact on human rights, especially concerning the LGBTQ community. In a recent statement, the World …

Ugandan authorities say they will keep talking to the World Bank after the bank pledged to not release any new funds to the east African nation. The bank objects to a new anti-homosexuality law that critics describe as one of the harshest in the world. Ugandan officials have expressed concern …

Some organizations in Uganda, especially those engaging in youth activities are being witch hunted, suspected to be promoting LGBTQI+ activities and recruiting, supporting opposition parties mostly National Unity Platform – NUP. We have got information that employees of Miss Tourism Kigezi Initiative and relatives of Founder members were arrested by …

Life has become increasingly dangerous for Uganda’s LGBTQ community following the implementation of the Anti-Homosexuality Law, which has amplified fear and uncertainty for those targeted by the legislation. Individuals who identify as LGBTQ in Uganda report facing heightened harassment, threats, and violence, causing many to live in fear and anxiety …

Nearly a dozen members of Congress this week asked the World Bank Group to suspend loans to Uganda in response to the country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act. U.S. Reps. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), Mark Pocan (D-Wis.), Al Green (D-Texas), Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.), Wiley Nickel (D-N.C.), Jan Schakowsky …

Uganda’s controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 has drawn widespread condemnation from human rights advocates and international governments alike. The law, which criminalizes same-sex relationships and activities, has already had dire consequences for Uganda’s LGBTQ+ community. In a recent statement, the U.S. ambassador to Uganda Natalie E. Brown  highlighted the damage this law is …

In a startling development, a fresh petition has been filed with the International Criminal Court (ICC), naming prominent Ugandan figures, including the Speaker of Parliament, among those implicated in allegations of torture. The petition has reignited concerns about human rights abuses and impunity within the country’s corridors of power. The …

The National Unity Platform (NUP) fraternity on Tuesday woke up to sad news following the untimely death of the party’s head of Elders’ League Mr William Byarugaba who succumbed to cancer in USA in the wee hours of Tuesday. Byarugaba’s death was announced by the NUP president, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi …

In Uganda, the recent enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Law has stirred fear among journalists and free speech advocates. The legislation, which imposes severe penalties for activities related to homosexuality, has raised alarms about its impact on media freedom and the ability of journalists to report freely. Implications for Journalists The …

Uganda’s recent introduction of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill has ignited international outrage and concern over the country’s human rights landscape. While primarily targeting the LGBTQ+ community, this legislation has far-reaching implications that go beyond individual freedoms, affecting healthcare access, development aid, and civil society operations. The world is watching as Uganda’s …