FEMA Uganda is currently looking for qualified LBQT persons to fill the positions of Administrator, Programs Manager, Finance Manager, Communications Officer and Receptionist. See below for the respective job descriptions and requirements. To apply, please send your cover letter and CV to femauganda@gmail.com by close of business on 15th January 2019.
December 2018
SEXUAL OFFENCES BILL 2015 PETITION: AN ANALYSIS OF ITS EFFECT ON FEMALE SEX WORKERS, LESBIANS, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER WOMEN AND OTHER MARGINALIZED GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN UGANDA
The continued criminalization of same-sex relations, sex work among others is contradictory with the attempts to end sexual violence in Uganda. The law needs to take into the account of the reality of all Ugandans. Basing a new law on old draconian laws is both exclusionary and goes against progressive human rights trends that focus on consent and agency in regards to sexuality.
OGERA UGANDA HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE IN OBSERVANCE OF INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST SEX WORKERS
“You have seen them over the news and social media platforms. They have been arrested, paraded, undressed and publicly shamed. Many police officers use narcotics, drugs and excessive alcohol that influence them to force sex workers into unprotected sex. Such risks escalate the prevalence of HIV within our sex work community.”
COSF HOLDS INAUGURAL AGM, LAUNCHES SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVE PROJECT
“Many organizations have projects but they do not economically empower key populations. It is good to have projects that will enable LGBT youth to be financially independent and improve their standards of living.”
OGERA PRESS RELEASE ON INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST SEX WORKERS
It should be noted that advocating for sex workers’ rights is a reflection of human rights for all and it’s our country’s mandate to protect its citizens regardless of their different identities and affiliations.
LGBTQI REFUGEES IN KAKUMA MARCH TO UNHCR OFFICES, VIOLENCE ENSUES
A violent altercation occurred during the march and several refugees were attacked. It is unclear at this point whether the attacks were from police or civilians (or both), or what provoked the violence. One refugee (who would prefer to remain anonymous due to detainment) stated that local police were first to take aggressive action against the marchers and members of the community then joined the attacks.
HEAD OF STATE COMPELS PROTECTION OF LGBT RIGHTS AS COURT SETS DATE TO REPEAL ANTI GAY LEGISLATION
The new head of state emphasized that LGBT persons deserve to have their rights protected like any other citizen in Botswana. His remarks followed a video that made rounds on social media displaying a transgender woman being physically and verbally attacked by a mob in Gaborone.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HUMAN RIGHTS 2018- STAND UP FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
This year’s campaign themed “Stand Up for Human Rights” looks to encourage every global citizen to stand up, promote and defend human rights not only for themselves but for all humanity including gender and sexual minorities.
ANCHOR HOLDS TAKES THE MANTLE ON SECURITY AND WELLNESS
“… This raised the question ‘How do we protect this community member who does not not belong to any organization so as to protect the general LGBT community?’
ARCUS FOUNDATION REQUEST FOR CONCEPTS: INTERNATIONAL LGBTQ SOCIAL JUSTICE
Arcus Foundation is pleased to issue this open call for concepts to support International LGBTQ social justice work.