Blog2026

Year: 2026

ADDRESSING THE IMPACT OF THE ANTI HOMOSEXUALITY ACT ON LGBTQ PERSONS IN UGANDA

When a law criminalises identity, the impact goes far beyond the courtroom.

Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act (2023) has intensified arrests, evictions, gender-based violence, and the denial of essential services for LGBTQ persons—creating a climate of fear, exclusion, and impunity. These are not isolated incidents, but documented patterns with lasting human, social, and public health consequences.

This policy brief examines the real-world effects of the Act. It outlines strategic, evidence-based actions for civil society—from legal advocacy and community storytelling to intersectional coalition-building—to protect lives, dignity, and rights.

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A CALL FOR PROHIBITION OF NON-CONSENSUAL SURGERIES ON INTERSEX INFANTS

What if a life-altering medical decision was made about your body—before you could speak?

In Uganda, intersex infants are still subjected to non-consensual, medically unnecessary “genital normalising” surgeries that permanently alter their bodies, often causing lifelong physical and psychological harm. These practices violate the fundamental rights to bodily integrity, autonomy, and informed consent.

This policy brief calls for an immediate prohibition of all non-emergency surgeries on intersex children and urges the Government of Uganda to adopt ethical, rights-based clinical guidelines that prioritise delay, care, and informed choice—aligning national health practice with international human rights standards.

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INCLUSION OF TRANS AND GENDER DIVERSE PERSONS IN SRHR SERVICES

Healthcare cannot be equitable if entire communities are locked out.

Trans and gender diverse persons in Uganda continue to face discrimination, denial of care, and exclusion from Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services—often not because services don’t exist, but because systems were never designed to include them.

This policy brief presents evidence of these barriers. It outlines practical, rights-based actions for health systems: from non-discrimination policies and provider training to gender-affirming care standards and inclusive health data systems. Centring lived experience, it shows why inclusion is not optional—it is essential for effective public health.

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ADDRESSING GENDER BASED VIOLENCE AGAINST TRANSGENDER PERSONS IN RURAL AREAS OF UGANDA – A CALL FOR INCLUSIVE PROTECTION

An unseen crisis is unfolding in rural Uganda—and it demands urgent attention.

Transgender persons in rural communities face extreme and compounded forms of gender-based violence, driven by isolation, stigma, legal ambiguity, and limited access to justice, healthcare, and protection. For many, violence is not a single event but a constant condition—physical, sexual, psychological, and economic—carried out with near-total impunity.

This policy brief brings visibility to these often-ignored realities and calls for concrete, rights-based interventions: legal reform, trans-inclusive justice systems, community awareness, and accessible support services tailored to rural contexts.

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EMPOWERING TRANS AND GENDER DIVERSE YOUTH THROUGH EMPLOYMENT IN UGANDA. 

Unemployment is not just an economic issue—it is a dignity issue.

Across Uganda, trans women and gender-diverse youth are locked out of employment not because they lack talent or ambition, but because discrimination, unsafe workplaces, and exclusionary policies deny them opportunity. The result is poverty, mental health strain, and increased vulnerability to violence and health risks.

This policy brief examines the employment crisis facing TGD youth and proposes practical, achievable solutions—from inclusive vocational training and startup funds to legal protections and digital work pathways that can unlock economic participation and resilience.

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