In the works: Human rights defenders protection bill for Uganda
A Ugandan legislator has won parliament’s OK to draft and present a Human Rights Defenders Protection Bill.
Released from Ugandan prison, Cosf-20 seek probe of torture
Twenty LGBT Ugandans who spent 50 days on remand in a Ugandan prison on Covid-19-related charges have filled…
Uganda: Court awards $1,341 to each of 19 jailed LGBT youths
A High Court judge in Uganda has awarded damages of 5 million Ugandan shillings (about US $1,341) to…
Day 50: Freedom for 19 LGBT Ugandans, finally
Ugandan prison officials finally released 19 LGBT men today, a day after prosecutors dropped charges that the men…
Idahobit Day: LGBTI Ugandans demand equal protection
LGBTI persons in Uganda want the government to ensure the security, safety and well-being of all Ugandans, regardless…
Facing no charges, 19 LGBT Ugandans remain in prison
Nineteen members of Uganda’s LGBT community are spending a 50th night in prison even though the country’s Director…
Ugandan LGBT ally Dr Stella Nyanzi arrested at Covid-19 protest
Ugandan LGBT ally and academic scholar Dr Stella Nyanzi was arrested today in Kampala at a public protest…
Uganda: After 49 days, 19 prisoners ordered to be freed
Uganda’s director of public prosecution today dropped all charges against 19 LGBT men who have have been held…
Day 47: Lawyers finally get to see 19 jailed LGBT Ugandans
Three Ugandan human rights lawyers finally were allowed to see 19 imprisoned LGBT clients today, 47 days after…
Day 45: Uganda High Court orders access to 19 jailed suspects
A High Court Judge in Uganda today ordered the country’s Attorney General and the Commissioner of Prisons to…