Gay RIghts Uganda

Mission statement

Our mission is to end discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered persons particularly in Uganda and the rest of Africa, through highlighting acts of discrimination and abuse against the LGBT community. We also aim to have open dialogue with the wider African community to end this discrimination.

Aims and objectives

1. Campaign for the scrapping of section 140 of the penal code that criminalises Gay people in Uganda.
2. Highlight persecution of gay people particularly in Uganda but also Africa.
3. To educate society with a view to challenge myths and common misconceptions about different sexual orientations;
4. To identify, address and prevent acts of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation;
5. To act as a lobby group promoting legislative changes to achieve equality for gays and lesbians within Uganda;
6. To provide support services for gays, lesbians, their families and friends;
7. To provide information on gay and lesbian issues; 

Editorial board

Richard Lubowa  - Editor

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Joshua Sewali - web assistant 

Simon Kasolo      - Research Assistant

Isaac Katula         - Research Assistant

Diana Kateregga -  Campaign organiser 

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(0044) 07852 751 040 

General enquiries

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