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human-rights2 years ago

Rights Abuses Surge in Uganda Due to Anti-LGBTQ Law

Rights groups report a surge in human rights abuses against LGBTQ individuals in Uganda since the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) in May. The law, which includes the death penalty for certain same-sex acts, has radicalized the public and led to a climate of fear and intimidation. Private individuals are identified as the main perpetrators of abuses, including torture, rape, arrest, and eviction. State actors are responsible for a smaller percentage of violations compared to previous years. The report also highlights instances of forced anal examinations conducted by the police. The law has faced international condemnation, with the United States imposing travel restrictions on Ugandan officials and the World Bank pausing project financing to the country.

via Al Jazeera English|
#anti-lgbtq-law#homophobia#human-rights
human-rights2 years ago

Uganda President Remains Defiant as World Bank Suspends Funding over LGBTQ Law

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has criticized the World Bank's decision to suspend new funding in response to Uganda's harsh anti-LGBTQ law, which includes the death penalty for certain same-sex acts. Museveni vowed to find alternative sources of credit and stated that Uganda would not give in to pressure from foreign institutions. The World Bank's existing portfolio of $5.2 billion in Uganda will not be affected by the funding suspension. Museveni expressed hope that the World Bank would reconsider its decision, while the government plans to revise its budget to absorb the potential financial impact of the lending suspension.

via NBC News|
#anti-lgbtq-law#funding-suspension#human-rights
human-rights2 years ago

Uganda President Remains Defiant as World Bank Suspends Funding over LGBT Law

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has criticized the World Bank's decision to suspend new funding in response to Uganda's harsh anti-LGBTQ law, vowing to find alternative sources of credit. The law, which imposes the death penalty for certain same-sex acts, has drawn widespread condemnation. Museveni stated that Uganda would not give in to pressure from foreign institutions and could borrow from other sources if needed. He also expressed hope that the World Bank would reconsider its decision.

via Reuters|
#anti-lgbtq-law#human-rights#lgbt
human-rights2 years ago

World Bank Takes Stand Against Uganda's Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation

The World Bank has announced that it will halt new loans to Uganda due to the country's new anti-gay law, which imposes life imprisonment for homosexual acts. The World Bank stated that the law contradicts its core values and commitment to helping all Ugandans escape poverty and improve their lives. Uganda's government dismissed the move as unjust and hypocritical, while the US has also imposed sanctions against Uganda over the law. Ugandan campaign groups have initiated court action to challenge the legislation, but it remains uncertain when hearings will begin.

via BBC|
#anti-lgbtq-law#discrimination#human-rights
human-rights2 years ago

World Bank Takes Stand Against Uganda's Anti-LGBTQ Law

The World Bank has announced that it will halt new loans to Uganda due to the country's controversial anti-LGBTQ law, stating that it contradicts the lender's values of inclusion and non-discrimination. The bank will review measures to protect sexual and gender minorities in its projects and increase monitoring and grievance redress mechanisms. The law imposes severe penalties, including capital punishment, for homosexuality-related offenses. The US has already imposed travel restrictions on Ugandan officials in response to the legislation. Despite the pause on financing, the World Bank remains committed to assisting Uganda in poverty reduction and improving lives.

via Al Jazeera English|
#anti-lgbtq-law#discrimination#human-rights
human-rights2 years ago

Uganda's anti-LGBTQ law condemned by World Bank for violating values

The World Bank has announced that it will suspend new lending to the Ugandan government due to its anti-LGBTQ law, which the bank believes contradicts its values. The bank conducted an assessment and concluded that additional measures were necessary to ensure projects align with its environmental and social standards. The existing portfolio will continue to disburse funds, but new lending will be put on hold. The International Finance Corporation and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency will proceed with private sector projects on a selective basis, implementing measures to ensure inclusion and non-discrimination. The World Bank's decision comes after pressure from civic groups urging action against the Ugandan law, which carries the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality."

via Reuters|
#anti-lgbtq-law#human-rights#lgbtq-rights
human-rights2 years ago

Uganda's President Enacts Harsh Anti-LGBTQ Law with Death Penalty.

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has signed one of the world's toughest anti-LGBTQ laws, including the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality", in defiance of Western condemnations and potential sanctions from aid donors. Same-sex relations were already illegal in Uganda, as in more than 30 African countries, but the new law goes much further. It imposes capital punishment for some behaviour including transmitting a terminal illness like HIV/AIDS through gay sex, and stipulates a 20-year sentence for "promoting" homosexuality. Uganda's move could encourage lawmakers in neighbouring Kenya and Tanzania seeking similar measures.

via Reuters|
#anti-lgbtq-law#death-penalty#human-rights
politics2 years ago

Uganda Enacts Extreme Anti-LGBTQ Law with Death Penalty

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has signed one of the world's harshest anti-LGBTQ laws, including the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality." The law also criminalizes sex education for the gay community and mandates "rehabilitation" for gay offenders. Civil society groups are already looking to challenge the law in court, and human rights lawyers are calling on Uganda's development partners to hold the government accountable.

via CNN|
#anti-lgbtq-law#death-penalty#human-rights
human-rights2 years ago

Uganda criminalizes LGBTQ+ identity and behavior with harsh penalties.

Uganda's parliament has passed a law criminalizing the mere identification as LGBTQ, making it the first country to do so. The law also bans promoting and abetting homosexuality, as well as conspiracy to engage in homosexuality. Violations under the law draw severe penalties, including death for so-called aggravated homosexuality and life in prison for gay sex. The legislation will be sent to President Yoweri Museveni to be signed into law. Human rights groups have denounced the legislation as draconian and a violation of human rights.

via NBC News|
#anti-lgbtq-law#discrimination#human-rights
human-rights2 years ago

Uganda enacts severe anti-LGBTQ legislation.

Uganda's parliament has passed a law that criminalizes identifying as LGBTQ, making it the first country to do so. The law bans promoting and abetting homosexuality, conspiracy to engage in homosexuality, and same-sex intercourse. Violations under the law draw steep penalties, including death for so-called aggravated homosexuality and life in prison for gay sex. The legislation will be sent to President Yoweri Museveni to be signed into law.

via Reuters|
#anti-lgbtq-law#discrimination#human-rights