First Man Faces Death Penalty for 'Aggravated Homosexuality' in Uganda
Four others have been arrested under the new law passed in May.
August 29, 2023
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Ugandan Police Arrest Four People for 'Acts of Homosexuality'
The arrests come in a country with one of the harshest anti-LGBTQ+ laws in the world.
August 22, 2023
World Bank Cuts Off Funds to Uganda Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
“Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act fundamentally contradicts the World Bank Group’s values," said a statement from the institution.
August 9, 2023
World Bank Reportedly Demotes LGBT Leader
The man, formerly in charge of the international lender's LGBT employee group, claims he was retaliated against for whistle-blowing.
June 12, 2015
World Bank Delays Uganda Loan Due to Antigay Law
The $90 million loan was expected to be approved Friday, but it has now been put off indefinitely.
February 27, 2014
World Bank May Grant Uganda $90 Million Health Care Loan
A new report argues that Uganda's antigay laws shouldn't necessarily impact a substantial healthcare loan from the World Bank.
April 23, 2014
Ghana Supreme Court suspends televised hearing on anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
The bill would outlaw all same-sex relations, and imprison those who identify as LGBTQ+ or form pro-LGBTQ+ groups.
May 9, 2024
Two Men Arrested in Uganda After Peeping Tom Videotapes Rendezvous
The student allegedly heard “funny screaming sounds” and quickly began recording the alleged sexual encounter.
November 10, 2023
John Kerry Condemns New Law on Phone Call With Uganda President
Secretary of State John Kerry hopped on the phone with Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni.
February 28, 2014
Uganda's Currency Goes Limp After Enacting Antigay Law
Uganda's currency value starts to dip as Western countries pull aid to the country over its homophobic, deadly law.
February 26, 2014
Return of the Pogues: Outer Banks season 4 cast talks found family and more
Out sat down with the hot stars of Netflix's popular teen adventure series.
October 15, 2024
Ugandan activist suffers horrific wounds in suspected anti-LGBTQ+ knife attack
Steven Kabuye blames political leaders for scapegoating the LGBTQ+ community with potentially deadly consequences.
January 4, 2024
LGBTQ+ Groups Denied Registration Even After Supreme Court Decision in Eswatini
The Eswatini government continues to refuse to register LGBTQ+ rights groups, despite a recent Supreme Court ruling supporting these organizations.
October 15, 2023
Republican Lawmaker Spoke in Support of Bill to Kill Gay People in Uganda: Report
U.S. GOP Rep. Tim Walberg told Ugandan political leaders to "stand firm" against international pressure during an October speech at an event that heard speakers call LGBTQ+ rights advocates "a force from the bottom of hell."
December 28, 2023
Op-ed: Google Removes Antigay Slurs From Translation Tool
Slurs like 'faggot' and 'poof' are no longer listed as synonyms, thanks to a petition by the LGBT group All Out.
January 28, 2015
Health Care Workers Must Out LGBT Ugandans
The recently revised draft guidelines for Ugandan health workers who may encounter LGBT people essentially requires those health care workers to out LGBT Ugandans.
April 24, 2014
Pope welcomed Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist to Rome
The pair discussed human rights violations and the country's draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act.
August 26, 2024