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Resilience Diaries
For as long as homophobia has existed, resilient freedom fighters have given their lives to fight discrimination and oppression. It is important to continue telling the stories of sexual and gender minorities because these could be an inspiration but also help grow allies among the general population by having these minorities tell the stories themselves.
Journalists urged to report accurately about LGBT persons
Media practitioners in Uganda have been urged to report accurately and consistently about LGBT persons.
On the issue of LGBTQI+ Rights, America is back and I can feel it
I would like to give my thumbs up to the Biden-Harris Administration for re-instating the United States’ status as the beacon of the world especially when it comes to promoting and protecting human rights. Once again, America is the leading force for good in the world.
EAVA Executive Director commends President Biden on LGBTQI+ rights
On February 4th 2021, President Biden signed a Presidential Memorandum directing all U.S. government departments and agencies engaged abroad to ensure that U.S. diplomacy and foreign assistance promote and protect the human rights of LGBTQI+ people.
LGBT persons are created in God’s image.
This is the continuation of our conversation with Rtd. Bishop Dr Christopher Senyonjo on the rights of LGBTQI+ people’s rights and the Church.
“A voice within” Faith Leaders supporting LGBT Inclusivity in Uganda
The documentary titled “A Voice Within” is the first of its kind in Uganda, and it was directed by Vincent Kyabayinze who is also the EAVA Artists Executive Director. During the unveiling event, Mr Kyabayinze said the screening wouldn’t be held in a theatre as usual because theatres are still closed in observance of the Presidential guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The new face of the Anti-homosexuality Bill and Sexual Offenses Bill 2019
On paper, it is the Sexual Offenses Bill 2019, but clauses in the bill that was passed by the Parliament of Uganda on Monday 3rd May 2021 reveal another homophobic plot to criminalize same-sex relationships(Love) in Uganda. LGBT persons are always arrested and charged under the guise of committing “unnatural offences”.
Pride Month 2021 : A missed opportunity for LGBTQI+ persons
Globally, Pride celebrations are a display of solidarity and protest against discrimination, state repression and criminalizing homosexuality. June marks the Pride month for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex – LGBTQI+ community across the globe.
COVID-19 Pandemic and the LGBTQ Community in Uganda
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the LGBTIQ community in Uganda. People living with compromised immune systems, including some persons living with HIV/AIDS, face a greater risk from COVID-19.
Art and Activism
In a world where freedom of expression is just a phrase and no freedom is actually guaranteed, activists have had to come up with creative ways to send messages that ensure they live to see another day to fight for the causes they fight for.
