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In May 2023, Uganda’s Parliament enacted the highly controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act, triggering global condemnation for its discriminatory provisions targeting the LGBTIQ+ community. The law criminalizes same-sex relationships and activities, creating a hostile environment for LGBTQ+ individuals and serving as a basis for infringing on broader human rights. A recent report …

The suspension of National Unity Platform (NUP) mobilization activities enters its seventh day, following multiple breaches of guidelines leading to public disorder, disruptions in traffic flow, business losses, property damage, and incidents of dangerous driving resulting in fatalities and injuries. While NUP leadership maintains that their mobilization efforts were peaceful, …

Olivia Lutaaya’s story shines a spotlight on the thin line between law and justice in Uganda. Her case has raised questions about the country’s legal system and whether it upholds human rights or perpetuates social injustice. Background Olivia Lutaaya, a staunch activist, has often spoken out against government policies she …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

In late May, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act into law, a measure that institutionalizes the persecution of LGBTQI+ individuals while promoting a culture of hate. The law, widely regarded as one of the harshest anti-LGBTQI+ legislations globally, criminalizes consensual same-sex relations, imposing life imprisonment for gay sex …

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 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 …