Headlines of Hate: How Ugandan Media Fuels Anti-Minority Group Sentiment
16 views
19 downloads
About This Resource
This 2024 report by the East African Visual Artists critically explores the role of Ugandan media in shaping public discourse around the 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) and its impact on LGBTQ+ communities. Through content analysis, interviews, and testimonies, the report reveals how some media outlets have amplified hate, misinformation, and stigma — directly contributing to discrimination, violence, and social exclusion.
Offering evidence-based findings and actionable recommendations, Headlines of Hate calls for ethical journalism, media accountability, and the protection of human rights for marginalized groups in Uganda.