International News Ugandan court “turns its back” on human rights by failing to repeal “callous” anti-LGBTQ+ law, Amnesty International says There has been a wave of violence, arrests, death penalty cases, anal examinations and evictions since the Act was approved By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News Ugandan President’s signing of highly repressive anti-LGBTQ+ law ‘dark day’ for human rights The Ugandan President’s signing of highly repressive anti-LGBTQ+ law is a ‘dark day’ for human rights, according to Amnesty International. The Anti-Homosexuality Bill imposes a punishment of life imprisonment for same-sex sexual acts, and up to ten years behind bars for attempted same-sex sexual act By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Ugandan Parliament passes notorious bill which “blatantly violates’ LGBTQ+ rights “This law will have a devastating impact on LGBTI individuals in Uganda, who already face persecution and discrimination.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Uganda further criminalises same-sex relations Uganda recently passed the so-called Sexual Offences Bill which implements harsher punishments for LGBTQ+ citizens. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
A Pride parade in Uganda General News UNAIDS calls for Uganda to protect LGBTQ+ citizens UNAIDS has released a statement calling for the LGBTQ+ community in Uganda, Africa to be treated with greater “respect and dignity”. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Anti-LGBTQ+ Ugandan president re-elected Yoweri Museveni, known for his controversial views on the LGBTQ+ community, has won his sixth consecutive term as the president of Uganda after being re-elected on Saturday January 16. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
