On the 23rd of July 2015 the Uganda Consortium on Monitoring Violations Based on Sex Determination launched its 2015 report of violations based on gender identity and sexual orientation at Imperial Royale Kampala. The launch was attended by dignitaries from different diplomatic missions and members of the civil society. The report was motivated by the conviction that no violations of rights or dignity based upon an individual’s actual or perceived sex, gender identity and sexual orientation should go undocumented or acknowledged. The report covers the period of 2014.
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Sitting across from Jay Mulucha, I never would have guessed his history had he not been very open about his life. Formerly Jackie, Jay is a transman who is still in transition but has embraced all things male and is not shy to talk about his past.
Celebrating Kasha Jacqueline, the NYC 2015 Pride Grand Marshal By Ambrose BarigyeKasha Jacqueline Nabagesera has celebrated many milestones in her journey as an LGBTI rights activist and last month saw her make another landmark in her career. The 35 year old human rights defender made history as the first African to lead the celebrated New York Pride march as Grand Marshal.
Just weeks after gracing the cover of Times Magazine and making history as the first African to be a grand marshal at the recently concluded New York Pride, Uganda gay rights’ activists Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera appeared on GAY USA .
She addressed the current status of the Ugandan law in regard to LGBTI persons and her role in the fight for equality.
Partners in Law Development Release new Posters Addressing Sexual Harassment By Our Correspondent In its continued struggle to eliminate violence against women, Partners for Law in Development (PLD) has developed a set of two posters, both available in Hindi and English, on sexual harassment of women at the workplace.
After weeks of expectancy from the community, the organisers of the 2015 Uganda Pride have finally released the official program for the week long event. This year’s Pride which is scheduled for 5th-9th August will kick off with a cocktail which will serve as the official meet and greet session for community members as well as the acknowledgement of the Pride coordinating team.
“We shall not give up; we shall keep pushing until justice is served. We are frustrated about the delay of this case and think all these tricks could be a way of forcing us to give up on this case but even September will arrive,” chief Petitioner Adrian Jjuko said after the disappointing news was delivered.
African LGBT Heroes Honoured At London Pride. By George Barasa While Ugandan human rights defender Kasha Jacqueline led the NYC Pride as Grand Marshal, the London Pride was also virtually being led by more African LGBTI activists.
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Cindy’s Struggle for Survival Born Lubega Micheal, Cindy is one of the activists at the fore front of the struggle for trans rights in Uganda.