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Health

Threats, accusations and assault: the dangers of running an LGBTQ+ health clinic in Uganda

The LGBTQ+ community in Kampala, Uganda faces violence and discrimination due to laws and societal beliefs. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Law

Uganda cited Dobbs to back an anti-LGBTQ crackdown. Americans should be worried too.

The Uganda constitutional court cited the US Dobbs decision to uphold anti-gay laws, impacting LGBTQ rights.

The Dobbs decision may have broader implications for restricting various rights globally, beyond reproductive rights. [ more ]

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NYC LGBT

Beatings, arrests and broken dreams: Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act one year on

Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act signed by President Museveni led to global condemnation and repercussions from world bodies and leaders. [ more ]

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Health

Threats, accusations and assault: the dangers of running an LGBTQ+ health clinic in Uganda

The LGBTQ+ community in Kampala, Uganda faces violence and discrimination due to laws and societal beliefs. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Law

Uganda cited Dobbs to back an anti-LGBTQ crackdown. Americans should be worried too.

The Uganda constitutional court cited the US Dobbs decision to uphold anti-gay laws, impacting LGBTQ rights.

The Dobbs decision may have broader implications for restricting various rights globally, beyond reproductive rights. [ more ]

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LGBTQ Nation

Law

White House condemns Uganda's Constitutional Court for upholding "kill the gays" law

The Uganda Constitutional Court upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act with revisions to certain provisions.

President Biden and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre denounced the legislation and called for human rights to be safeguarded. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Law

Uganda's highest court upholds its deadly "Kill the Gays" law

Uganda's Constitutional Court upholds 'Kill the Gays' law despite finding it inconsistent with some rights.

Human rights activists challenge the law based on violations of fundamental rights and international treaties. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Law

Top Ugandan court upholds anti-gay law DW 04/03/2024

Uganda's Constitutional Court upheld the anti-gay law, imposing severe penalties like life imprisonment and death for same-sex relations.

The petition to nullify the law was brought by law professors, legislators, and human rights activists from Uganda. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Law

White House condemns Uganda's Constitutional Court for upholding "kill the gays" law

The Uganda Constitutional Court upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act with revisions to certain provisions.

President Biden and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre denounced the legislation and called for human rights to be safeguarded. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Law

Uganda's highest court upholds its deadly "Kill the Gays" law

Uganda's Constitutional Court upholds 'Kill the Gays' law despite finding it inconsistent with some rights.

Human rights activists challenge the law based on violations of fundamental rights and international treaties. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Law

Top Ugandan court upholds anti-gay law DW 04/03/2024

Uganda's Constitutional Court upheld the anti-gay law, imposing severe penalties like life imprisonment and death for same-sex relations.

The petition to nullify the law was brought by law professors, legislators, and human rights activists from Uganda. [ more ]

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www.nytimes.com

Law

Ugandan Court Upholds Draconian Anti-Gay Law

Uganda's Constitutional Court upheld a controversial anti-gay law, which includes life imprisonment for gay sex and severe penalties for same-sex relations.

The international community has responded with funding suspensions and sanctions, while Uganda faces scrutiny from other African nations considering similar anti-gay legislation. [ more ]

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The New Yorker

Wine

From House Arrest to the Oscars Circuit

International recognition through Oscar nomination resulted in Ugandan politician Bobi Wine being allowed to travel, showcasing government's dilemma.

Bobi Wine highlighted the struggle in Uganda at the Oscar events, using the platform for raising awareness. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Wine

Oscar-nominated 'Bobi Wine: The People's President' heads back to the box office

Bobi Wine and his wife continue to fight for democracy in Uganda despite ongoing oppression and atrocities.

The documentary highlights their journey and the need for international attention to the delicate state of democracy. [ more ]

www.france24.com

Wine

Tete a tete - 'We are calling for a revolution' against Museveni, says Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine

Uganda's opposition leader, Bobi Wine, is calling for civil disobedience and a revolution in the country.

Wine fears for his life due to the regime's efforts to eliminate challenges to President Museveni's 38-year rule. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Wine

Uganda's first Oscar-nominated film tells story of Bobi Wine persecution

Bobi Wine, a popstar-turned-politician in Uganda, has had a tumultuous political career and his story is captured in the documentary film 'Bobi Wine: The People's President.'

The film has been nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Academy Awards, marking the first time a Ugandan film has received such recognition. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Wine

From House Arrest to the Oscars Circuit

International recognition through Oscar nomination resulted in Ugandan politician Bobi Wine being allowed to travel, showcasing government's dilemma.

Bobi Wine highlighted the struggle in Uganda at the Oscar events, using the platform for raising awareness. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Wine

Oscar-nominated 'Bobi Wine: The People's President' heads back to the box office

Bobi Wine and his wife continue to fight for democracy in Uganda despite ongoing oppression and atrocities.

The documentary highlights their journey and the need for international attention to the delicate state of democracy. [ more ]

www.france24.com

Wine

Tete a tete - 'We are calling for a revolution' against Museveni, says Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine

Uganda's opposition leader, Bobi Wine, is calling for civil disobedience and a revolution in the country.

Wine fears for his life due to the regime's efforts to eliminate challenges to President Museveni's 38-year rule. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Wine

Uganda's first Oscar-nominated film tells story of Bobi Wine persecution

Bobi Wine, a popstar-turned-politician in Uganda, has had a tumultuous political career and his story is captured in the documentary film 'Bobi Wine: The People's President.'

The film has been nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Academy Awards, marking the first time a Ugandan film has received such recognition. [ more ]

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