I only want to Love and be Loved.
The ‘right’ to Love doesn’t appear in any known legal document—national, regional or global, there is however no question that love is a universal human conviction. To deny...
Living in peace is about living harmoniously with yourself and with others. LGBT people have often argued that as long as they are in a consensual same sex adult relationships, they should be left alone to live and love in peace. LGBT people seek to love, not to control or influence others to be ‘like them’.
In reality, the opportunity to live in peace is difficult in a country like Uganda, where a vast section of the population are intorelant towards LGBTI people.
Homophobia limits our individuality and self-expression, and it can lead to aggression and violence- even though this violence of most of times unprovoked.
In addition to susceptibility to violence, Homophobia further affects LGBT individuals by leading to Shorter life expectancy, Higher risk of cardiovascular diseases because of the way it affects the heart, the likelihood of suffering from mental illness-which takes the form of anxiety and depression is higher among LGBT individuals that live in intolerant communities. Homophobia leads to the likelihood of substance abuse and the victims of homophobia are also more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior which can take a toll on their personal relationships.
The ‘right’ to Love doesn’t appear in any known legal document—national, regional or global, there is however no question that love is a universal human conviction. To deny...
This individual did not want their face shown, because he said that someone might associate them with the Gay Pride parade and in his words- ‘God knows what...
Religion has always been used to suppress the rights of LGBT individuals worldwide. In some countries in the middle East like Yemen, Iran and Mauritiana etc.., the Act...
In one way or another, each and every one of us have experienced some level of discrimination in their lives, some however more than others, be...
At the end of the day, all we need is freedom from discrimination. We need our work to be respected; we need laws that protect our workers...
I wish I would be able be able to freely express myself, in all sheres of life- I sometimes feel like a prisoner in my own country, I don’t think that my freedom of...
In Uganda, LGBT people face discrimination in schools, workplaces, housing, in law enforcement and the judicial system, medical care, and public...
The right to work is provided for in the Ugandan Constitution as follows; “...Parliament shall enact laws to provide for the rights of persons to work under satisfactory, safe and healthy...
In Uganda as in most countries in the world can transgender people freely express their true gender identity without having to face extreme violations of their human rights. There...
I believe that we are born free and equal in dignity and rights regardless of our sexual orientation and gender identity.
If people can learn to hate,...
The Anti- Homosexuality Law that was tabled in 2009 and later signed into law in 2014 was one of the most draconian laws the world has ever seen in the 21st Century. The law was UnAfrican, Un...
By the virtue of being Human beings, LGBT people are inherently entitled to enjoying full access to human rights.
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Human Rights standards and the constitution of Uganda provide for equality under the law- the right to be heard, a fair trial, and access to justice. The Justice system in Uganda, while seemingly structured...
Living in peace is about living harmoniously with yourself and with others. LGBT people have often argued that as long as they are...
As Human beings, we are created different, with different tastes, desires, and with individual choices and conscience. It is therefore absurd that LGBT people are expected and in most...
For some people, It is a privilege not have to worry about how your sexuality and gender identity shall be perceived, Its important that we make a conscious effort to be respectful of an individual who doesn’t have that...
Your Silence will not protect you.
Audre Lorde.
Freedom of speech is considered to be one of humanity’s basic right, and yet governments’ seek to...
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