Uganda's Most Wanted

great article mukasa...we need more of you to fight for our rights but we are behind you all the way

I am lifelong human rights activist who has participated in many struggles including Black Civil Rights Movement before 1963 March on Washington for Peace, Jobs and Freedom and "3 Days of Rage" following the Stonewall Reb. For what it is worth, I am a White Gay Male. First, "Victor" was a female who came out as a lesbian. Second, Victor was female who transitioned to male. Just as it is not unusual for people to go from hetero to bisexual to Lesbian or Gay identity, it is not unusual for transgender people of varying sexual orientations to identify first as Gay or Lesbian. Some of the above comments indicate not only ignorance about transgender people but to a not uncommon hostitility toward inclusion of transgenders in so-called LGB"T" Movemt.

Excellent article. Mukasa's reminder to those of us LGBT people who now live a relatively privileged existence here in North America that none of us are free until all of us are free is much appreciated. I hope The Advocate will bring us more stories such as this one.

Clearly we still have lots of education to do. If the Advocate's readers are not informed on trans identities, much more work lies ahead for those of us who are trans advocates and educators. Yes, one can come out as lesbian while struggling with gender identity and then transition to male. Conversely, one can live for many years identified as straight or gay male and, after struggling though all of the complexities of knowing you are trans and redefine your orientation because the world now sees you differently. - and I agree, I'd rather see Victor on your cover than Perez

What a well-written article! Thank you so much for sharing such an important issue about a man who has done such courageous and amazing work in his community. Goodluck to Victor and thank you Chris Jai Centeno for bringing to light such a brave man and all the work that he does!

Incredible article. We need more articles about topics like this and less about pseudo-celebs and partying.

That's so sad. He has done great work by trying to support others yet is being hunted down like a terrorist. It's so wrong.

Great Article, thanks for including it!!

I actually learned something by reading the Advocate today. I'm gob smacked!

This is a great story about an important individual trying to improve the lives of millions of oppressed LGBT folks in Africa. To the Advocate editors: Why in the world is Mr Mukasa not smiling on the cover of your print magazine, instead of Perez, who is not particularly deserving? Relegating Mr Mukasa to your web-only edition demonstrates your priorities. This paid subscriber is taking note....