The book to be launched is a response to the effects of COVID-19 and the resultant access (or lack thereof) to justice faced by LGBTI individuals throughout the country. It is therefore geared towards empowering LGBT paralegals across the nation to respond to the human rights violations that may arise during this lockdown.

“In times of crisis, emergency powers and agility are crucial; however, they cannot come at the cost of the rights of the most vulnerable,” said Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS. “Checks and balances that are the cornerstone of the rule of law must be exercised in order to prevent misuse of such powers.

The Chairpersons of the 10 UN Treaty Bodies* on Tuesday urged global leaders to ensure that human rights are respected in government measures to tackle the public health threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Human rights award winner Kasha Nabagesera traveled to a conference that fell victim to Corona. It didn’t stop her from networking. By Georg Escher Even in Uganda, it is not so easy to escape the corona virus, although officially there is not yet a single infected person. Kasha Nabagesera (39), the Nuremberg Human Rights Award […]

Because I know how it feels to be longing for the mother’s love. Because I know how it sometimes feels to be a Queer mother in a haters environment and country. Because I know how it feels to hear a homophobic comment from your own young child. Because of the wrong information and hate installed […]

It was also pointed out that a needs assessment should be carried out to understand the different contexts of all women in Uganda. This will help establish online risks and how they can best be managed. It will also ensure full participation, extensive reach and inclusion of rural vulnerable and marginalized women at risk in future dialogues on regards to online safety and security.

We are often judged and sometimes, we judge ourselves too. We breathe but for the most part we feel like we are at death’s edge. We smile but within us we’re suffocating. We are confused and afraid of what the future will bring yet amidst all this, we must stay strong for our children.

I have been a victim and survivor of different forms of violence; I have faced hate, torture and discrimination from my workplace, friends and colleagues; I even harbored suicidal thoughts at some point, I have been insulted and judged, I have known pain and felt the pain of my children, I know how it feels to keep moving even when you’re left with no energy to move.

The discussions revolved around the Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019 and its impact on digital security to available fourth industrial technologies as well as reflection on the trends of online violence and how these can be mitigated.

Introducing a poetry series on Queer parenting by Winfred Muggie who candidly shares her thoughts and experiences.