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. 💋🚨🌈
Friends mourn death of Egyptian LGBT+ activist
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Friends and supporters around the world mourned the death of prominent Egyptian LGBT+ activist Sarah Hegazi earlier this…
U.N. Experts Raise Alarms Over Human Rights Violations and Anti-LGBT Law in Uganda
U.N. experts condemn Uganda's human rights abuses and anti-LGBT law. International concern rises over extrajudicial killings and arrests targeting political opponents, journalists, LGBTQ+ people. Calls to repeal death penalty for homosexual acts. #Uganda #HumanRights #LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ Nigerians Struggle for Equal Healthcare Access Amid Widespread Homophobia
Seeking medical care becomes traumatic for LGBTQ+ Nigerians in Lagos, deterring many from seeking treatment due to homophobia and lack of understanding. Activists advocate for education campaigns and sensitization programs to ensure equal healthcare access. #LGBTQ+Rights #HealthcareEquality #Nigeria #Lagos #HIVAwareness
African Activists Challenge Intel Executive’s Role in Promoting Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies
African activists demand accountability from Intel executive over his involvement in spreading anti-LGBTQ+ policies in Africa. #HumanRights #LGBTQ+ #Activism #Intel
East Africa Faces Backlash with Draconian Anti-LGBT Legislation
East Africa witnesses a surge in anti-LGBT legislation as Kenya considers a bill criminalizing gay sex, mirroring Uganda's recent draconian law. #AntiLGBT #HumanRights #Kenya #Uganda #Tanzania #SouthSudan
Cameroon Seeks to Block France’s LGBT+ Rights Ambassador, Stifling Discussion on Gender and Sexual Identity
Cameroon government attempts to prevent France's LGBT+ rights ambassador from hosting a conference on gender and sexual identity. #Cameroon #France #LGBT #GenderIdentity #AntiLGBTQLegislation
United States Imposes Visa Restrictions on Uganda Officials Over Anti-LGBTQ Law
United States imposes visa restrictions on Ugandan officials after passing anti-LGBTQ law. The law carries the death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality' and drew international condemnation. #LGBTQrights #Uganda #humanrights
International Labour Organization Overcomes Divisions on LGBTQ Protections in Budget Negotiations
International Labour Organization passes budget after tense LGBTQ rights debate. Compromise reached on differing positions. #LGBTQrights #ILO #BudgetNegotiations
Uganda: HIV/AIDS Treatment in Kampala Plunges Amidst Draconian Anti-Gay Laws
HIV patients in Uganda face hurdles as anti-gay laws deter access to treatment, causing new waves of infections. #Uganda #LGBTQ #HIVAIDS #AntiGayLaws #Healthcare
Archbishop of Canterbury Calls on Anglican Church of Uganda to Reject Anti-LGBT Law
Archbishop of Canterbury expresses concern over Uganda's anti-LGBT law, urges Anglican Church to reject it. #Uganda #LGBTQrights #AnglicanChurch #HumanRights