This move signifies the continuous alienation and discrimination of LGBT issues from various platforms which negatively impacts efforts towards the promotion and advancement of human rights not only in Uganda but on regional and international forums.
News
Recently, it has been estimated that over 10% of Uganda’s total population is already living with chronic Hepatitis B infections which is responsible for 80% of all liver cancer cases in the country.
Another challenge arises when clients promise to pay more money for raw sex without using condoms. The urgency to meet their essential daily needs doesn’t leave any room to bargain or negotiate which puts them at risk of contracting HIV/ STDs.
Coming out of the closet about one’s own sexuality and mental condition by speaking out can be difficult but it eliminates living in fear.
Thirdly, we need to break myths about mental health in regards to sexuality and gender identity. One time, I met a psychiatrist who believes that homosexuality is a mental problem and yet everyone including heterosexuals are prone to mental health issues.
Even though it is a positive experience that contributes to the improvement in one’s mood, boosts their esteem and minimizes gender dysphoria because they feel in charge of their own bodies, binding can cause complications on an individual’s physical health.
Even though there are great successes towards the empowerment of human rights in Switzerland, LGBT rights still lack full legal equality.
The present reality still comprises of attacks within a society that we choose to coexist.
“Fighting for LGBT rights is fighting for human rights… We must fight for every kind of violence, especially the brutal attacks that on a daily basis pose a threat for members of the LGBTI community and many remain unpunished.”
According to Web MD, the viruses that cause most cancers are sexually transmitted between women.