Ugandan activists welcome new UNAIDS leader, Ugandan Winnie Byanyima
Gay rights activists in Uganda have welcomed the appointment of Ms Winifred ‘Winnie’ Karagwa Byanyima, a Ugandan national,…
Russia hampers AIDS battle, Ugandans fight on
In countries where anti-LGBT legislation has increased, activists and health workers report difficulties in providing HIV treatment and prevention services to…
David Kato: Martyr in ongoing struggle for LGBTI rights
By Kikonyogo Kivumbi and Colin Stewart Supporters of human rights for LGBTI people gathered today in Kampala, Uganda,…
New Website for Spectrum Uganda
Spectrum Uganda Initiatives is pleased to announce they now have a new website. In making the announcement, John…
Ugandan court dismisses case against activist Sam Ganafa
A Ugandan court has dismissed criminal charges against high-profile LGBTI rights activist Samuel K. Ganafa. Ganafa, executive director…
Ugandan activists to U.S.: Thanks for heeding our advice
LGBTI rights activists in Uganda cheered the United States for following their advice on how to avoid harming…
Anti-gay Uganda today (1): Activist due in court
This blog’s reports about Uganda on June 18: Anti-gay Uganda today (1): Activist due in court Anti-gay Uganda today…
Prominent Ugandan gay activist seeks U.S. asylum
Republished by permission from the San Diego Gay & Lesbian News: John Abadallah Wambere, a prominent Ugandan gay…
As many as 12 awaiting gay-sex trials in Uganda
As a result of Uganda’s ongoing anti-gay crackdown, many LGBT people are in hiding and as many as…
Appeal for Spectrum Uganda Initiatives
A Crowdrise fundraising initiative by Tyrone Davis I recently met a prominent Ugandan LGBTI activist—John “Long Jones” Abdallah…