In a human rights situation that has captured global attention, a majority of African countries have anti-homosexuality laws in place, some of which go so far as to punish offenders with life imprisonment or the death penalty. The Ugandan government, in particular, has faced widespread criticism for its passage in 2009 of an anti-homosexuality bill and the violence against sexual minorities that ensued.
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A Ugandan Lesbian who was Left Homeless at the Tender Age of Sixteen Tells All about her Life on the Streets and Beating the Odds
By Our Correspondent
At first glance she comes off as your average girl trying to find herself and one would never guess the pain underneath her vibrant nature and confident stature.
Dates for Beach Pride Uganda Officially Announced in Statement Released by Organising Committee
By Editor
Preparations for the annual Beach Pride are officially underway after the organising committee announced the dates for this year’s event.
Obstructive Bill that Seeks to Give Government Absolute Powers over NGOs Tabled before Parliament By Editor
A bill regulating the operations of Non-governmental Organizations has been tabled before the Parliament of Uganda.
SELF Project Passes on Social Media Activism Skills to Community Members in Two Day Training By Editor
Freedom and Roam Uganda (FARUG), one of the leading LBTI organisations last week prearranged a social media training to equip members of the community under its SELF project.
Anti-Gay Ugandan Extremist Martin Ssempa is U.S. Citizen; Testimony Sought in U.S. Court Case | Center for Constitutional Rights Official court documents are located here. Photo Credit: Martin Ssempa Social Media
They say ignorance is no excuse but let’s make an exception here. Maybe homophobia in Africa has stemmed from the fact that people rarely address the myths that surround being homosexual. In this article, a proud lesbian breaks down the misconceptions that heterosexuals have about sexual minorities.
German Parliamentarian Sends Heartfelt Message of Encouragement to Bombastic Magazine Team By Editor As the struggle for equality and veneration for human rights around the world continues, several world leaders have had to publicly make a stand on the LGBTI issue. While some have fervently decried homosexuality and the struggles that come with it, others […]
ATTENTION: TO ALL LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER AND INDEX ORGANISATIONS. DEAR ALL. Kuchu Times(KT) is a new Media Initiative that has been formed by activists belonging to different Ugandan LGBTI organisations to create a platform for the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Intersex community in Uganda and Africa; a platform where we hope to […]
What God Has Put Together, Let No Man Put Asunder The world might not fully comprehend gay relationships but LGBTI people continue to go about their lives as normal as can be, despite all the hurdles in their way. They love, they fight, and like all normal relationships, they dream of eventually walking down the […]