Human Rights

The United States government is contemplating imposing sanctions on Uganda following the enactment of a stringent anti-gay law, which has sparked widespread criticism and international condemnation. The law criminalizes same-sex activities and imposes severe penalties, further entrenching discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community in the East African nation. The Ugandan government’s …

The State Department on Friday announced the U.S. has imposed visa restrictions against Ugandan officials after the country’s president signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller in a press release did not specifically identify the Ugandan officials who the U.S. sanctioned. The statement, however, noted Ugandan “individuals believed …

effects of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act signed by President Yoweri Museveni late last month are already being felt in the country, even though it has been challenged in court. Some companies have stopped services that violate the new law, while others have suspended theirs pending the court’s decision. Others have staged boycotts in …

During a press conference at NUP headquarters in Kamwokya on Tuesday, Mr Lukyamuzi claimed that the reason for his abduction and torture was because of his support for the opposition National Unity Platform Mr Harunah Lukyamuzi, a resident of Ndejje – Masitoowa in Makindye Saabagabo Division, Kampala City lives in …

The head of the Anglican Communion, Archbishop Justin Welby, has reached out to the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Kazimba, urging him to reconsider the church’s stance on LGBTQ+ rights. In a letter addressed to Archbishop Kazimba, Welby expressed concerns over the treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals within the …

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has filed fresh terrorism charges against 11 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP), intensifying the government’s legal actions against opposition members. These new charges come amid ongoing scrutiny of the government’s treatment of political opponents. The accused NUP supporters had already been facing …

Uganda’s recent enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act has brought significant international attention and criticism. The draconian legislation, which criminalizes homosexuality and imposes harsh penalties for those found guilty, has been condemned worldwide for violating human rights. The global backlash has raised concerns about the future of international aid to Uganda, …

Uganda’s recent enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act has sparked international outrage and concern. The legislation, widely regarded as one of the harshest anti-LGBTQ laws globally, criminalizes homosexuality and prescribes severe punishments, including death for “aggravated homosexuality.” The implications of this law extend beyond the LGBTQ community, posing significant challenges to …

In a significant move, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has urged the Ugandan government to reconsider its controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act, citing concerns that it threatens the lives of LGBTQI+ individuals and undermines human rights principles. The agency stressed that the law, which criminalizes same-sex relationships and imposes …

The United States, a leading funder of Uganda’s healthcare sector, has warned that passing of the Anti-Homosexuality bill will not only reverse gains in the fight against HIV/AIDS, but also impinge upon universal human rights and damage the country’s reputation. The US says it could consider economic sanctions. “The Anti-Homosexuality Act …