Uganda Nabs Women for ‘Kissing’
Two young women arrested in Uganda for kissing — yes, kissing — under one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ laws. The state policing affection? It’s giving dystopia, darling. 💋🚨🌈
Uganda’s LGBT Community Suffers Wave of Discrimination and Violence Amid Government Investigation
Activists report discrimination and violence against LGBT people in Uganda as parliament investigates alleged promotion of homosexuality in schools #UgandaLGBT #HumanRights
Uganda MPs Reintroduce Anti-LGBTQ Bill, Drawing Condemnation from Rights Campaigners
Uganda Faces Backlash Over Reintroduction of Anti-LGBTQ Bill #Uganda #LGBTQ #HumanRights #Discrimination #HateLegislation
Uganda Lawmaker Introduces Anti-LGBTQ Bill Amid Heightened Anti-Gay Sentiment
Ugandan legislator proposes bill to prohibit promotion, recruitment and funding of LGBTQ activities. #Uganda #LGBTQrights #homophobia
Kenya Cracks Down on Books with LGBT+ Content for Teenagers
Kenyan government clamps down on foreign books with #LGBT+ content for teens, following demands from parents and religious leaders to ban such literature. #Kenya #LGBTQrights
Housemate of Kenyan LGBTQ Advocate Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charge
Housemate of late Kenyan LGBTQ advocate Edwin Chiloba pleads not guilty to murder charge. The fight for LGBTQ rights in Kenya continues. #JusticeForEdwinChiloba #LGBTQrights
“Rainbow Tower” Removed from Children’s Park in Uganda Amidst Claims of “Satanic” Promotions of Homosexuality
The rainbow tower in Entebbe, Uganda has been removed amidst claims of promoting homosexuality. The fight for #LGBTQ+ equality in Uganda continues. #RainbowIsLove #EqualityForAll
Pope Francis’ Advocacy for Decriminalization of Same-Sex Relations Gives Hope to LGBT+ Community in Congo
Pope Francis brings hope for LGBT+ community in Democratic Republic of Congo with call for decriminalization of same-sex relations. #PopeFrancis #LGBTQRights #AfricanAcceptance
Egypt Police Using Dating Apps to Entrap LGBTQ+ Community
Egyptian police are entrapping LGBTQ+ individuals through dating apps, according to a report by the BBC. Same-sex relations are not illegal, but a law against "debauchery" is being used to target individuals seeking same-gender partners #Egypt #LGBTQ #PoliceEntrapment
Murder of Prominent LGBTQ Activist in Kenya Sparks Global Outrage
The murder of LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba in Kenya sparks global outrage and calls for justice #JusticeForEdwin #EqualityForAll
Pope Francis and Archbishop of Canterbury Visit South Sudan for “Pilgrimage of Peace”
Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury embark on a historic joint visit to South Sudan, facing potential tensions over LGBTQ+ rights. #PopeFrancis #ArchbishopOfCanterbury #SouthSudan #LGBTRights