Angels Refugee Support Group started its operations in the year 2009 by Bibe and other four LGBTI refugees with a vision to create a safe space for LGBTI refugees in Uganda. When Bibe left his native country to flee to Uganda he says he never knew that he would encounter such homophobia here. From […]
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Kuchu Shiners a community based group with a mission to advance rights of LGBTI members in disadvantaged parts of Kampala and other parts of Uganda under the leadership of Bukenya Musa Asaadi on 14th February 2018 as a way to commemorate the international celebrated day of love “Valentine’s Day” with a huge event.
The show that doubled as a fundraiser for the organisation brought together various members of the Ugandan LGBTI community together to celebrate love. A lot was showcased during the event and even Kuchu shiners recognized the good work of its partners with certificates of appreciation and more about this event can be followed through this video.
Following the near fatal break-in into the Namirembe based offices of Human Rights Promotion and Awareness Forum (HRAPF) last week, several human rights activists yesterday took to a peaceful demonstration to demand thorough investigations into these break-ins that have been a frequent occurrence in the human rights fraternity.
In the video below, Muleme talks about living in denial and his self acceptance, he also talks about dealing with stigma and expulsion from school. Muleme also opens up about the HIV stigma within the LGBT movement- he reveals that having lost his boyfriend, a number of people spread rumor that he was HIV positive, he calls this one of the toughest things he has ever had to deal with in his life.
Clare currently coordinates the Equality and Non-Discrimination program at Chapter Four Uganda, a civil liberties organization that focuses on the promotion of civil and political rights for all. Between 2012 and 2014, she coordinated a national coalition of over 50 organizations that used their collective power to fight against the 2009 Anti-Homosexuality bill. Her commitment to continue working on LGBTQ rights issues was tested when she was publicly exposed by a Ugandan media outlet weeks after the anti-gay law was institutionalized.
2.The National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) was founded by a group of Kenyan lawyers to use the law to protect the basic rights of LGBT people to live with dignity, free from discrimination and abuse. www.nglhrc.com
Botswana’s human rights record was assessed at the 3rd Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in Geneva, Switzerland. Botswana was commended by member states for the progress they have made in upholding the human rights of LGBT. With particular reference to the registration of LEGABIBO and according transgender persons the right to change their gender marker.
Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) has partnered with Ice Breakers Uganda (IBU) and yesterday, launched their campaign dubbed See the Invisible. The campaign is aimed at bringing visibility to the growing burden of mental health illness in Uganda, especially amongest the LGBT community.
Both events organised by Youth On Rock Foundation and Ice Breakers Uganda were held under the 2017 global World AIDS Day theme, “Increasing I Impact through Transparency, Accountability and Partnership”.
Sean who is currently pursuing his bar course at the Law Development Centre hopes that after this, he will do strategic litigation and pledges to support LGBTI Ugandans to access justice and will dedicate his career to fighting for an environment that is tolerant to all citizens.