Uganda Human Rights
Human Rights Concerns
For nearly two decades, Northern Uganda has been ravaged by conflict. Thousands of civilians have been subject to brutal attacks, rape, torture, extra-judicial execution and destruction of homes and communities. In the last several years, there has been some movement toward justice, including the opening of investigations at the International Criminal Court, but the progress has been slow and marred by continued violence.
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Uganda: Anti-Homosexuality Bill
Uganda is considering a draconian, far-reaching bill that, if enacted, would violate international human rights law and institutionalize discrimination against those who are or are perceived to be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT).
Introduced by a Parliamentarian on September 25, 2009, the Anti-Homosexuality Bill proposes some of the world's toughest punishments against LGBT persons and those perceived to be LBGT.
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Latest News
Analysis: HIV progress blunted by discrimination and sexual violenceDecember 01, 2009
Ugandan 'anti-homosexuality' bill threatens liberties and human rights defenders
October 16, 2009
Uganda: Amnesty International says government obliged to arrest Sudanese President
October 16, 2009
Sudan/Uganda: Amnesty International Says Uganda Must Arrest Sudanese President and Hand Him Over to International Criminal Court
October 16, 2009
Uganda: Uganda's Proposed "Anti-Homosexuality" Law Threatens Human Rights, Say International Organizations
October 16, 2009
African Human Rights Defenders acknowledge gains but concerns remain deep…
April 27, 2009
Latest Reports
Uganda: Left to their own devices: The continued suffering of victims of the conflict in Northern Uganda and the need for reparationsNovember 17, 2008
Uganda: Amnesty International Concerns on the Regulation of Interception of Communications Bill, 2007
August 28, 2008
Defending human rights in a changing world
August 22, 2008
Uganda: Doubly Traumatised: The lack of access to justice by women victims of sexual and gender-based violence in northern Uganda
November 30, 2007
