Gay sex is already illegal in Uganda but a tough new law threatens the places where some seek refuge.
The purpose of SMUG-International, Inc., LGBTI Rights NGO, is to support the activities and programs of Sexual Minorities Uganda located in Kampala, Uganda. Support is in the form of fundraising, grant writing & administration, strategic planning, networking, organization linkages and contracting with like USA organizations, along with advising.
Year-old anti-gay law spreads fear and evictions LGBTQ+ Ugandans report rising abuse Even safe havens no longer safe Easing of law offers no respite Many flee - but anti-gay laws spread, too KAMPALA - Evicted from her business. Thrown out of home. Then pummelled by family. That was enough to persuade Cindy to flee a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ violence that is sweeping her native Uganda. It is one.
LGBTQ+ rights in Uganda LGBTQ+ rights in Uganda are severely restricted, as described above. Same-sex acts, and supportive activities, are criminalized, and violent attacks by other Ugandan citizens is common. LGBTQ+ Ugandans are subject to loss of job or housing, harassment, attack, arrest, torture, and death. Same-sex marriages have been banned since With the passage of the Anti.