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Ella Anthony knew it was time to leave her native Nigeria when she escaped an abusive, forced marriage only to face angry relatives who threatened to turn her in to the police because she was gay. Since Nigeria criminalizes same-sex relationships, Anthony fled a possible prison term and headed with …

Undocumented migrants in Spain will now have access to medical care under a new law passed on May 14, 2024. This legislation reverses restrictions imposed in 2012, which hindered migrants’ access to healthcare. The Spanish government has approved a law guaranteeing healthcare access for all migrants residing in the country, …

A group of national unity platform Supporters  residing in Ontario gathered at the Ontario Parliament to submit a significant petition. This petition calls for the Canadian government to halt all forms of financial aid to the Ugandan government and to pressure international bodies to intensify efforts to compel Ugandan President …

On May 17, 2024, the vibrant city of Vancouver, Canada, was the stage for a powerful and inspiring speech by renowned LGBTQ activist Kabuye Steven. The event marked the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, a day dedicated to raising awareness and promoting the rights of LGBTQ individuals worldwide. …

On May 8, 2024, the Uganda Media Council Chairperson, Mr. Paul Ekochu, issued a summons to The Observer’s Editor, demanding their appearance before the Council’s disciplinary committee on May 20, 2024. This summons, predicated on Section 9 of the Press and Journalist Act (Cap 105), concerns a May 8 article …

The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on May 17 holds profound significance for me as a gay man, particularly one living with HIV. As someone who intersects various identities, I am often exposed to different forms of discrimination, even in my professional life where I closely work with …

Bellingham’s remarks underscores the potential challenges the Ugandan government faces in the international community following the enactment of the anti-gay law Lord Henry Campbell Bellingham, a former barrister and British Conservative politician who sits in the House of Lords, has called for regime change in Uganda. “My Lords, will the …

Davis Lewis Rubongoya, the Secretary-General of the opposition party, provided an update on the recent spate of arrests targeting party members. In a statement issued today, he expressed gratitude to comrades, leaders, and legal representatives who tirelessly worked to secure the release of those unlawfully detained. Rubongoya reported that in …

Kampala, 16th May 2024 – In a powerful statement addressing the nation, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has expressed his strong disapproval of President Yoweri Museveni’s alleged misuse of taxpayer money to manipulate political outcomes. “Everyone who betrays the people’s struggle will get their due reward. Using taxpayers’ …

Kenya’s LGBTQ+ community has long stayed silent about blackmail and extortion. Kenya’s LGBTQ+ community has long stayed silent about blackmail and extortion on platforms like Facebook and dating apps like Grindr, afraid of being outed and jailed themselves in a country where gay sex can land you in jail for …