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
Yoweri Museveni
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
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.”
Uganda further criminalises same-sex relations
Uganda recently passed the so-called Sexual Offences Bill which implements harsher punishments for LGBTQ+ citizens.
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”.
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.