Press Release
Uganda’s President Museveni Signs Anti-Homosexuality Bill
President Museveni has just signed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law. It is a draconian and damaging piece of legislation, Amnesty…
February 24, 2014
Press Release
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill Must Be Vetoed
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni must veto the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which was passed in a surprise vote this morning.
December 20, 2013
Press Release
President Obama Must Use Africa Trip to Push Leaders to Protect Human Rights
On the eve of President Obama’s trip this week to Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania, Amnesty International USA is urging…
June 26, 2013
Report
Making Love a Crime: Criminalization of Same-Sex Conduct in Sub-Saharan Africa
This report provides an analysis of the legal environment and wider context of human rights violations against lesbian, gay, bisexual,…
June 24, 2013
Press Release
On Eve of Obama Trip, New Report Finds Dangerously Rising Levels of Homophobia in Africa
Attacks, threats, and harassment of gays and lesbians are becoming more visible across sub-Saharan Africa, indicating that homophobia is reaching…
June 24, 2013
Report
Annual Report: Uganda 2013
REPUBLIC OF UGANDA Head of state and government Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Restrictions on freedoms of expression and association continued. LGBTI…
May 29, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International Joins Human Rights Groups in Africa to Condemn Illegal Raid on LGBTI Activist Workshop in Uganda
Yesterday's raid on a LGBTI workshop by the Uganda police was arbitrary, and an illegitimate infringement on freedom of association…
June 20, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Condemns “Outrageous” Government Raid On LGBT Activists’ Workshop in Uganda
Following a raid by a Ugandan cabinet minister on a workshop being run by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)…
February 14, 2012
Press Release
Government-backed Harassment and Repression of Critics and Journalists Increasing in Uganda, says Amnesty International in New Report
The Uganda government and public officials are increasingly placing illegitimate restrictions on freedom of expression and peaceful assembly to silence…
November 1, 2011
Report
Annual Report: Uganda 2011
Head of state and government: Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Death penalty: retentionist Population: 33.8 million Life expectancy: 54.1 years Under-5 mortality…
June 16, 2011
Press Release
Uganda: Reject Anti-Homosexuality Bill
The Ugandan parliament should reject the Anti-Homosexuality Bill that has been the subject of public hearings in recent days before…
May 17, 2011
Press Release
Uganda: Reject Anti-Homosexuality Bill
The Ugandan parliament should reject the Anti-Homosexuality Bill that has been the subject of public hearings in recent days before…
May 17, 2011