World Bank Cuts Off Funds to Uganda Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
“Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act fundamentally contradicts the World Bank Group’s values," said a statement from the institution.
August 9, 2023
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State Dept. Elaborates Position on Gays and the Death Penalty
While the U.S. condemns the use of capital punishment for homosexuality, it could not support a resolution opposing it for any offense, says a State Department spokeswoman.
October 3, 2017
First Man Faces Death Penalty for 'Aggravated Homosexuality' in Uganda
Four others have been arrested under the new law passed in May.
August 29, 2023
Uganda Passes Anti-Homosexuality Bill
The portion of the bill calling for the death penalty in some instances of homosexuality has reportedly been replaced with on providing for life imprisonment.
December 20, 2013
Karine Jean-Pierre Condemns Anti-LGBTQ+ Moves in Florida and Uganda
The lesbian White House press secretary denounced proposals to expand Florida's "don't say gay" law and to impose the death penalty for homosexuality in Uganda.
March 22, 2023
Two Men Arrested in Uganda After Peeping Tom Videotapes Rendezvous
The student allegedly heard “funny screaming sounds” and quickly began recording the alleged sexual encounter.
November 10, 2023
Uganda's high court upholds key sections of Anti-Homosexuality Act
The controversial law punishes same-sex sexual relations with life imprisonment or death in some cases.
April 3, 2024
Mauritius Supreme Court Decriminalizes Gay Sex in Landmark Decision
Advocates hailed the decision on the African island nation while the court disparaged the law’s British colonial era origins in its ruling.
October 4, 2023
X likely profited from promoted post calling for LGBTQ+ death penalty
X reportedly received between $10 and $2,500 to promote a post calling for LGBTQ+ people to receive the death penalty.
April 10, 2024
Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act must be stopped. Now.
Even with certain restrictions against government leadership and international aid, more must be done to prevent Uganda's anti-LGBTQ+ law and the harm it will inflict on queer people, writes the Williams Institute's Ari Shaw.
January 29, 2024
Should LGBTQ+ travelers visit places where homosexuality is outlawed? It's complicated
"If you really want to go there, you need to respect the laws and religion of these countries and play the game.”
June 3, 2024
Ugandan Govt Debate on Antigay Bill Will Go Forward
Parliamentary debate on the Ugandan "Kill the Gays" bill is moving forward, though government officials said Wednesday that they do not support reintroduction of the antigay measure.
February 9, 2012
Uganda's 'Kill the Gays' Bill Is Back
A Ugandan official says the abhorrent legislation is needed because of "recruitment by gay people."
October 11, 2019
Uganda Antigay Bill Going Forward
Contrary to some published reports, Uganda's "kill the gays" bill is moving forward and may do so swiftly, possibly coming to a vote within the next week.
May 6, 2011
Ted Cruz Attacked by Conservative Pundits for Opposing Uganda’s Antigay Law
The Texas Republican had a rare moment of moral clarity, but was quickly called to task by his fellow conservatives.
June 1, 2023
21 U.S. Reps. condemn Uganda's 'draconian' anti-LGBTQ+ law: 'State-sponsored violence'
Reps. Mark Takano and Joyce Beatty have led the effort to introduce a resolution to condemn Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act, "one of the harshest anti-LGBTQI+ laws the world has seen."
June 28, 2024
Uganda's 'Kill the Gays' Bill Scheduled for Parliamentary Hearing
The Anti-Homosexuality Bill is scheduled to be debated in the Ugandan parliament before December 15.
November 21, 2012
Trump Admin Says Fighting Homophobia Abroad Is Anti-Christian
Mick Mulvaney claims the Obama administration's stance against anti-LGBT laws around the world was "religious persecution."
July 31, 2018