In 2009 David Bahati made a name for himself by introducing an early version of what would eventually become Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Law. Colloquially known as the “Kill The Gays” Bill, Bahati’s … [Read more...] about As Uganda’s ‘Kill The Gays’ Bill Returns, Pro-Gay Activists Step Forward
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Ugandan Parliament Adjourns for the Year Without Passing Anti-Homosexuality Bill
Ugandan parliamentary member Latif Ssebaggala’s attempt at pushing through a revised version of the country’s draconian Anti-Homosexuality Bill has stalled after running into significant political … [Read more...] about Ugandan Parliament Adjourns for the Year Without Passing Anti-Homosexuality Bill
‘Pearl of Africa’ Delves Into The Life of a Transwoman Openly Transitioning in Uganda – WATCH
Rough Studios, a Swedish production company, has released the first installment of Pearl of Africa, a docuseries following the life of Cleopatra Kambugu, the first transgender woman to openly … [Read more...] about ‘Pearl of Africa’ Delves Into The Life of a Transwoman Openly Transitioning in Uganda – WATCH
Uganda Awarded 2017 World Cross Country Championships Despite Fears Of Harsh New Anti-Gay Law – VIDEO
Despite its severe anti-gay laws, Uganda has become the latest country to be awarded a major sporting event Despite its severe anti-gay laws, Uganda has become the latest country to be awarded a major … [Read more...] about Uganda Awarded 2017 World Cross Country Championships Despite Fears Of Harsh New Anti-Gay Law – VIDEO
Uganda’s New Homophobic Bill Is Even Worse Than Last Year’s Anti-Homosexuality Act
A government committee in Uganda has drafted a new anti-gay law, one that has the potential to be even more draconian than the country's (now-invalidated) Anti-Homosexuality Act. The Guardian … [Read more...] about Uganda’s New Homophobic Bill Is Even Worse Than Last Year’s Anti-Homosexuality Act
Trade Boycotts Force Ugandan President to Reconsider Anti-Gay Laws
There's a special place in hell for Anita Bryant for helping to popularize the myth that the gays are after the world's children to recruit them to the cause, like some fabulously well-dressed … [Read more...] about Trade Boycotts Force Ugandan President to Reconsider Anti-Gay Laws
Ugandan Gay Rights Activist Recommended For Asylum In The U.S. – VIDEO
Immigration officials are recommending that the U.S. grant asylum to John Abdallah Wambere, a prominent gay rights activist in Uganda who lives in fear of death threats and repression at … [Read more...] about Ugandan Gay Rights Activist Recommended For Asylum In The U.S. – VIDEO
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni Signs Law Criminalizing HIV Transmission
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has officially criminalized the transmission of HIV, a move that many public health experts worry could ultimately exacerbate Uganda’s well documented struggles with … [Read more...] about Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni Signs Law Criminalizing HIV Transmission
Obama Welcomes Ugandan President to the White House
President Obama and first Lady Michelle Obama welcomed Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to the White House on Tuesday as part of the U.S.-Africa leaders summit this week. Despite announcements in … [Read more...] about Obama Welcomes Ugandan President to the White House
Ugandan President Says Foreign Pressure Had ‘Nothing To Do’ With Striking Down Of Anti-Gay Law
President Yoweri Museveni has denied that the decision to scrap Uganda’s draconian anti-gay laws had anything to do with the U.S.-Africa Summit taking place this week President Yoweri Museveni has … [Read more...] about Ugandan President Says Foreign Pressure Had ‘Nothing To Do’ With Striking Down Of Anti-Gay Law
