Upendo rights advocacy initiative-Malaba

We aim at promoting and improving the human rights, dignity and health of rural women and Gender Diverse Persons in Eastern Uganda

[HER Internet @HerInternet]

Discriminatory laws and attitudes often undervalue persons living with disabilities. Inclusive policies, equity when it comes to accessibility to resources, and raising awareness are needed to combat this to promote equality for all.

#Motisha
#PrideDisabilityMonth

[Equal Namibia @EqualNamibia]

🚨BREAKING🚨: The High Court of Namibia has declared the apartheid-era Sodomy Law unconstitutional and should be repealed.

Welcome to a new Namibia. A born-free Namibia. #TogetherWeCan

[Solome Nakaweesi (She/Her)ᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠ @SolomeNakaweesi]

I can’t keep calm, it’s my Birthday! Can’t wait to get the the Golden Age 🎁💃🏽🎁

[ILGA World @ILGAWORLD]

Registration is open for the #ILGA2024 World Conference! We cannot wait to meet you again in November 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa, for one of the largest global gatherings of LGBTIQ changemakers!

✏️ Register now at https://t.co/yOgawM0vnU @irantiorg @GenderDynamix

[Uganda Key Populations Consortium @UKPC_UG]

Ever since the passing of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, there have been cases of corrective rape, forced marriages, and reproductive coercion. All these violations are contrary to Chapter Four of our constitution. Through #EtekaLyayita, @CFE_Uganda continues to document such cases with the ultimate call to #RepealAHA23.

Full report 🔗: https://t.co/hqvPizQkBE

[Freedom and Roam Uganda @Far_Uganda]

Happy Birthday, @frankmugisha 🎂

Today, we celebrate not just your birth, but the incredible light you bring to the LGBTIQ+ community. Your courage, resilience, and unwavering dedication inspire us all to strive for a brighter, more inclusive future.

May your day be filled with love, joy, and the recognition of the profound impact you've made. Here's to many more years of groundbreaking work and heartfelt moments.

[Uganda Key Populations Consortium @UKPC_UG]

On #IDAHOBIT2024, almost a year after #Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act, we continue to call for equality, freedom, and justice for ALL. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ We're ALL born free and equal in dignity & rights. #IDAHOBITUg #EqualityForAll

A thread 🧵

[Freedom and Roam Uganda @Far_Uganda]

What you need to know about sexual assault.

What is sexual assault?

By definition, sexual assault maybe a sexual contact or behavior that occurs without explicit consent of the victim. This could be both in a physical and online environment. The perpetuators of this evil could be strangers, family or friends.
Key word here is victim's consent, if there is no consent, then that is assault.

Some of the forms of sexual assault are, attempted rape, rape, Fondling or unwanted sexual touching, forcing a victim to perform sexual acts, such as oral sex or penetrating the perpetrator's body, revenge porn.

How do I respond to a womxn who has been assaulted 🤔

. First of all be available, show your undivided support.
. Have a non judgemental attitude.
. Avoid pressuring them about way forward, instead guide them and let the decisions about way forward be theirs.
. Avoid victim blaming, do not ask questions that make them feel like they were to blame for the assault.
. Ask them if they need anything, a hug, water or to sit and cry. It is important for the person responding to the survivor to possess some skills in tremor response or acquire the skills so that they aren't intimidated by the situation at hand.
. Last but not least offer absolute kindness, empathy and compassion.
. Lastly let them be aware that they may report the crime to police so they can get justice.

#SAAM24
#Buildingconnectedcommunities
#HealingApril

[Upendo rights advocacy initiative-Malaba @Uraimalaba]

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[ILGA World @ILGAWORLD]

LIVE 🔴 Historic! The UN Human Rights Council affirms the human rights and dignity of #intersex persons, adopting its first-ever resolution specifically addressing discrimination, violence, & harmful practices against persons with innate variations in sex characteristics. #HRC55

[ILGA World @ILGAWORLD]

To all trans and gender-diverse people: we see you, your life is valued, and you belong here to live, thrive and be your most authentic self. #TDoV2024 #TransDayOfVisibility

[Upendo rights advocacy initiative-Malaba @Uraimalaba]

Transgender day of visibility❤️❤️❤️

[Freedom and Roam Uganda @Far_Uganda]

INTERNATIONAL TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY.

Celebrated every 31 March, Today is dedicated to our Trans Communities, we celebrate your resilience and commitments, In solidarity, we stay no silent on the multiple discrimination and violence. Everyone matters.

#ITDOV24
#RepealAHA23

[Upendo rights advocacy initiative-Malaba @Uraimalaba]

Happy Easter to all people in their diversities.

[Uganda Key Populations Consortium @UKPC_UG]

To all our amazing women, happy women’s day!

[Iranti @irantiorg]

We convened for the Intersex Good Health and Well-being Dialogue and had very fruitful conversations!
We heard from key governmental actors on the rights of intersex people, along with a fruitful panel discussion with members of the intersex community and allies (1/2)

[Uganda Key Populations Consortium @UKPC_UG]

Respecting women in ALL their diversity 🌍 and upholding their human rights ✊ is key to building an inclusive, equitable world 🌟. Every woman's voice 🗣️ and experience on issues that affect them, matters 💪.

[Uganda Key Populations Consortium @UKPC_UG]

Health and human rights activists always face backlash both online and offline. From cyber trolls to stigma and physical abuse. This is a reminder to always respect human rights both online and offline.

[East Africa Visual Artists-EAVA Artists @eavisualarts]

Under the Anti-Homosexuality Act (#AHA), any individual found in possession of rainbow colors may be arrested, as it can be deemed as promotion or grooming, and is subject to 20 years of imprisonment.

#KnowYourLaws
#HumanRightsAreUniversal

@amnesty

[Edgar Mugisha 🐬 @EdgarMugisha9]

Still strong and cooking everything I laid out for you🥳

#MamaDsWorldRecord