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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