Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Act Enforcement Intensifies
Throughout 2024, Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2023 saw increased enforcement, with reports of arrests, mob violence, and evictions targeting LGBTQ+ Ugandans. The World Bank suspended new public financing to Uganda, and several countries imposed targeted sanctions. Despite a partial constitutional court challenge, the law's most severe provisions, including the death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality', remained in force.
Impact & Significance
Deepened the humanitarian crisis for LGBTQ+ Ugandans and tested the effectiveness of international pressure as a tool for defending LGBTQ+ rights in nations with hostile legal frameworks.
Reference Record
- Date
- 2024
- Era
- 2020-present
- Sources
- 2
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