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”.
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.
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.
