In December 2024, CFE was awarded the Democracy Courage Tribute award for their tireless efforts towards Justice, Equality for the Ugandan LGBTIQ+ community, and their leadership to repeal the draconian #AHA23.
Listen to CFE’s leaders Pepe and Clare here: https://t.co/ywGQm1Apkx
29th May 2023 is a dark day in Uganda's history.
3years ago today, the Ugandan president assented to the draconian Anti-Homosexuality Law, the second of its kind law in a decade. /1
#REPEALAHA23
In the last two years, Senegal, Ghana, Burkina Faso have reckessly followed in the Uganda government's stead of putting their LGBTIQ+ citizens at risk, simply for existing, and refusing to wear the shackles of conformity. #RepealAHA /3
Uganda arrests two women for kissing while losing $2.6B to corruption annually. We've mastered pointing fingers at love and ignoring actual crime. 👇 🔗 https://t.co/mG3qYMAEKN
🚨 URGENT UPDATE : Arua Duo Re-Arrested
Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise were released this morning after over a week in detention — and re-arrested again by 3 PM today.
Authorities claim "supplementary evidence."
Read and Share : 👉🏿https://t.co/khNRw2wFZ4
Update on the Anti-homosexuality act Appeal Hearing
The Supreme Court of Uganda has scheduled the hearing of the appeal challenging the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 for 31 March 2026 at 10:00 a.m., according to official court directions issued by the Registrar.
While the outcome remains in the hands of the Court, the hearing is a reminder that efforts toward justice for the LGBTQ community continue.
Senegal doubled prison sentences for LGBTQ+ people. Days later, 17-year-old Malick Ndiaye was murdered — profiled and killed in the street.
When states write hate into law, they hand a badge to every mob.
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https://t.co/b7VWm9ECLj
which allowed the 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act to remain largely in force.
The appellants are asking the Supreme Court to declare the law null and void and issue a permanent injunction against implementation of the law. / 2
The Long awaited Date to start the Hearing of the Constitutional No.0007 of 2024 has been set for 31st March 2026.
Twenty-two parties appealed to Uganda’s Supreme Court to overrule the decision of the Constitutional Court ... /1
John Grace from @MinorityShelter reminds us why we need to #RepealAHA and the devastating consequences of the law since it was passed.
Video Credit: @eavisualarts
Against this backdrop, Kenya’s vote to renew the UN LGBTQ+ expert’s mandate stands as a modest but meaningful gesture. It shows that even in contexts of criminalisation, states can choose to engage with international mechanisms for accountability.
🖇️ : https://t.co/DTN1r8rFXD
It was an honor to join over 1.5million attendees to celebrate LGBTIQ+ Freedom, Unity, Visibility ❤️Thanks
@PrideInLondon. The 🇺🇬 Supreme Court must Repeal the draconian Anti-Homosexuality law Now. 📝Ugandan LGBTIQ+ rights are not up for debate. #RepealAHA23#LondonPride2025 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
LGBTQ+ activists in Uganda have condemned the World Bank’s decision to resume loans to the country, calling it a betrayal that enables discrimination and undermines human rights. https://t.co/hA5UiPD9SC
Opinion: Wolves in Sheep’s Skin – US Evangelist Churches Masquerading as Protectors of African Family Values
Read how modern imperialism is being repackaged in the name of faith and family via @Mambaonline
https://t.co/uZo0pABMsq
#AfricanVoices#QueerRights#PanAfrican
On Mothers Day 2025, @chapterfourug , in collaboration with @HumanRightsWa17 , released a powerful mini-documentary to highlight a powerful emerging set of allies that are *Leading with love in the midst of turmoil*
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The courageous parents, who are affiliated with PFLAG-Uganda, a project founded by Clare Byarugaba have not let the the shifting sand journey of parenting an LGBTIQ+ child in a volatile country like Uganda put them off speaking up and standing on the right side of history.
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Statement:
The recent decision by the World Bank to resume lending to Uganda after a two year pause in the wake of the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act is a deeply troubling development.
Link: https://t.co/osRuEZhzr6