Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG), together with The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries (TFAM) and Trans Network Uganda partnered to celebrate International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2017 under the global theme “Diversity and Family”.
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Kuchu Times’ Kasha Jacqueline sat down with him for a chat in Salzburg where the two are attending the annual Salzburg Global Seminar. They discussed what forced Bisi to leave his home and flee to the UK, in line with this year’s Salzburg Global seminar theme, “To Leave or to Stay”.
International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia could arguably be one of the most significant events commemorated by the LGBTI community worldwide. This day re-emphasizes everything we fight for and believe in- the need and right for everyone to be who they are without being subjected to hate, prejudice, cultural and societal norms or discrimination.
Kuchu Times Media Group (KTMG) is delighted to launch the third edition of Bombastic Magazine. Today’s media continues to shy away from queer narratives, and even misrepresents sexual and gender minorities; Bombastic Magazine therefore serves as a s a beacon of hope and a symbol of our resilience and continued effort in “Reclaiming Media” by amplifying queer voice in telling of their LGBTI stories. The Magazine is an anthology of stories, poems, and testimonies on varied topics including but not limited to religion, culture and health, told by the sexual and gender minority community in Uganda.
Ugandan human rights activist and videographer Deus Kiriisa, commonly referred to as Deus Dejones within the LGBTI community is among thirty people who were this week honoured by the Ambassador of Norway in the United States together with the Human Rights Campaign.
Ugandan feminist and human rights defender Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera has been featured in a CNN series titled HER. Kasha appears in the series as one of seven women that have tirelessly worked towards creating a safer and equal world for women.
The digital series which has been compiled in celebration of the International Women Day (8th March) sees a fearless woman represent each of the seven continents- with Kasha representing Africa.
Godiva who is an ardent feminist and human rights defender will explore the issues that affect women, how best to move forward in a world so dominantly defined by men as well as how to be stronger and proud women irrespective of social status, gender identity, sexual orientation as well as breaking the barriers that have been forced upon women by culture and religion.
Shamim Namutebi is a transwoman that is determined to rise above whatever hurdles life throws her way. She has been lynched and left for dead; in fact she still breathes with difficulty, the people she once called her friends have betrayed and deserted her, she has sought refuge from one home to another but all this is nothing compared to the fierce and strong spirit she continues to exhibit.
Kasha will, on Friday 24th February2017, hold a two way interaction session with her followers; she will be answering all your queries pertaining to her work as a feminist and defender of human rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) persons.
Having the church I ministered in (2006) strongly discriminate and castigate persons alleged to be LGBT or sex workers. My conscience could not take people who were seeking the righteousness of God being turned away from the very places where they should have found comfort