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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
Press Release
Uganda: New government must prioritise improving human rights
As President Yoweri Museveni forms his new government and begins his new term in office, Amnesty International is urging him…
May 16, 2011
Press Release
Uganda: New government must prioritise improving human rights
As President Yoweri Museveni forms his new government and begins his new term in office, Amnesty International is urging him…
May 16, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Expresses Relief After Uganda Parliament Fails to Debate and Vote on Anti-Homosexuality Legislation
Amnesty International Expresses Relief After Uganda Parliament Fails to Debate and Vote on Anti-Homosexuality Legislation
May 13, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Expresses Relief After Uganda Parliament Fails to Debate and Vote on Anti-Homosexuality Legislation
Amnesty International Expresses Relief After Uganda Parliament Fails to Debate and Vote on Anti-Homosexuality Legislation
May 13, 2011
Press Release
Ugandan rights activist wins top human rights award
A Ugandan woman who has defended the rights of her country’s marginalized lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community has…
May 9, 2011
Press Release
Ugandan rights activist wins top human rights award
A Ugandan woman who has defended the rights of her country’s marginalized lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community has…
May 9, 2011