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Uganda now has one of the toughest anti-gay laws in Africa #shorts | Human Rights Watch



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Uganda now has one of the toughest anti-gay laws in Africa #shorts

Its President, Yoweri Museveni, approved legislation expanding on the criminalization of same-sex acts. Under the new law, people risk life in prison, and in some cases the death penalty if convicted. Institutions and individuals who support or fund LGBT rights could also face prosecution and imprisonment for "promoting homosexuality." Ugandan politicians should focus on passing laws that protect vulnerable minorities and stop targeting LGBT people for political gain. To support our work, please visit: https://hrw.org/donate Human Rights Watch: https://www.hrw.org Subscribe for more: https://bit.ly/2OJePrw

Its president, Yoweri Museveni, passed legislation expanding the criminalization of same-sex acts.

Under the new law, people face life imprisonment and, in some cases, the death penalty if convicted.

Institutions and individuals that support or fund LGBT rights could also be prosecuted and imprisoned for “promoting homosexuality.”

Ugandan politicians should focus on passing legislation that protects vulnerable minorities and stop targeting LGBT people for political reasons.

To support our work, please visit: https://hrw.org/donate

Human Rights Watch: https://www.hrw.org

Subscribe for more: https://bit.ly/2OJePrw

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