In the filed case, SMUG challenges the refusal to reserve its name and by extension the registration of the organization which is a violation of its rights including; the right to freedom of association, expression, right to equal protection of the law, right to participate in peaceful activities to influence the policies or government through civic organization among others, all which are expressly protected in the constitution of the Republic of Uganda and accrue to everyone regardless of their status.
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Lissa Janet. W. is a community mobilizer and rights advocate born on this day in 1992. Lissa is the communications director: Kuchu Times media group and currently serving on the organizing committee Pride Uganda 2016.With a steadfast spirit for community and growing passion for human rights of marginalized persons, Lissa, Kuchu Times celebrates you today. […]
The film explores views from the police, lawyers, pastors and health practitioners on how they are closely working with sex workers to fight violence. The film is a blueprint for people passionate about promoting protection and respect for all Ugandans as provided for in the constitution.
BIRMINGHAM PRIDE: LGBTI Ugandans in UK Call for Decriminalization of Homosexuality in their Homeland
“ I am happy to be living in a country that prides itself in equality for LGBTI people. Even though all these achievements did not come in a year but they are here now. However it is time now for the international community to support us in our quest to bring these achievements in our countries.”
These youngsters continue to defy the notion that Uganda’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex youth are majorly lazy, self-pitying individuals and if their progress is anything to go by, it is clear to see they will be making a major difference in this community
From the training, it was clear that there is very little awareness and understanding of the issues affecting people from the gender and sexual minority community on the part of the Police and the judiciary. Under section 145 of the Penal Code Act, any one charged with carnal knowledge against the order of nature is punishable with life imprisonment; it is upon this background that LGBTI persons are continuously subjected to unfair legal treatment as their mere existence is considered a crime.
The guide indicates some of the major causes of PTSD as being sexual abuse, emotional abuse, rape, being held hostage, hijacking, kidnapping and being subjected to torture. It also lists some of the most common symptoms of the disorder as- flashbacks, bad dreams, frightening thoughts, feeling emotionally numb, having trouble recollecting memories, feeling of strong guilt or worry, being easily startled, difficulty sleeping, and anger outbursts among other.
Many of those present recommended that laws related to such incidents be amended and before Police or UCC implements such actions, they should present evidence to court and weigh the justification for such clump downs since this would create a balance between the state and the citizens it serves.
According to the CCTV footage from the offices, the two assailants attempted to disable some cameras at the facility but unknown to them were several others that were installed in hard to see places.
On his CV, Kyabayinze is proud to have been a part of the team that founded Kuchu Times and did commendable work with the production of the first issue of Bombastic magazine. He credits Kuchu Times for narrowing the media gap in the Ugandan LGBTI movement.