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President Obama’s Speech and Impact on Global LGBT Persecution

January 21, 2015

By African HRC, January 21, 2015. The American Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community is thanking President Barack Obama this morning for his historic inclusion of all LGBT people in last night’s State of the Union address before the US Congress, the American people, and the world. This is the first time that Transgender people… More President Obama’s Speech and Impact on Global LGBT Persecution

Caution as Anti-Homosexuality Bill Heads Back To Ugandan Parliament

September 8, 2014

A cautious response on both sides of the issue and a member of the opposition party speaks her truth By Melanie Nathan, September 07, 2014. Members of Uganda’s Parliament have reaffirmed their commitment to pass the Anti-Homosexuality Act which was recently invalidated by the Constitutional Court on a technicality. The Act was set aside by… More Caution as Anti-Homosexuality Bill Heads Back To Ugandan Parliament

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Ugandan MP’s Face Travel Bans for Anti-Homosexuality Support

May 8, 2014

By Melanie Nathan, May 08, 2014. Members of Uganda’s Parliament and ministers, have according to the Ugandan press, been notified of visa restrictions because of their “public utterances” during the passing of the disputed Anti-Homosexuality Act, which makes same-sex relations punishable with life imprisonment. International Affairs minister Okello Oryem told MPs on the Foreign Affairs… More Ugandan MP’s Face Travel Bans for Anti-Homosexuality Support

Richard Branson Calls for Boycotts to Uganda if Anti-Homosexuality Bill is Law

December 24, 2013

“I would urge other companies worldwide to follow suit.” By Melanie Nathan, Dec 24, 2013, 8:41 am. Richard Branson, was about to do business with Uganda when he changed his mind. The Virgin founder said Uganda must abandon the recently passed Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which would make homosexuality punishable by up to life in prison. Unless the… More Richard Branson Calls for Boycotts to Uganda if Anti-Homosexuality Bill is Law

The 10 Worst Lies Spread in Uganda about Gays

December 23, 2013

by Anti-Gay Evangelical Christians and those falling for their hate, leading to the Anti-Homosexuality Bill and its current passage through the Ugandan Parliament By Melanie Nathan, Dec 23, 2013. The 10 Worst Lies Spread about Gays* Gays are pedophiles Gays recruit children – “they are coming for your kids” It is possible to make someone… More The 10 Worst Lies Spread in Uganda about Gays

Watch Uganda Vote for its New Hate Gay Bill

December 21, 2013

The Bill once dubbed “Kill the Gays Bill” should now be termed Uganda’s Hate-Gay Bill. By Melanie Nathan, Dec 21, 2013. Yesterday we reported that the Anti-Homosexuality Bill had been passed in Uganda. While we believe the death penalty has been removed, we assert that its provision for life in prison is equally barbaric and… More Watch Uganda Vote for its New Hate Gay Bill

Help ask International Criminal Court to Investigate and Prosecute The Top 3 Homophobic Ugandans

October 12, 2013

For Crimes Against Humanity by Magembe Norman, October 12, 2013. Uganda is one of the most homophobic nations in the world and it is estimated that over 500,000 L.G.B.T people in the country are at risk of harassment and discrimination. With Homosexuality already illegal in the country punishable by incarceration, there is no single law… More Help ask International Criminal Court to Investigate and Prosecute The Top 3 Homophobic Ugandans

Does Ugandan Speaker Kadaga’s Launch of Human Rights Checklist Impact the Anti-Homosexuality Bill

September 11, 2013

Parliamentarians must apply Human Rights Test for Bills| Does this apply to the Kill the Gays Bill? By Melanie Nathan, September 11, 2013. In an ironic quest for legitimacy on the issue of human rights, Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament has urged Members “to always ensure that the bills and motions they consider pass the… More Does Ugandan Speaker Kadaga’s Launch of Human Rights Checklist Impact the Anti-Homosexuality Bill

Anti-Gay Ugandan Parliament visiting Texas, U.S.A.

August 29, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, Thursday, August 29, 2013 The Eastern Africa Diaspora Business Council (EADBC) issued this Press release to inform about the fabulous business forum being held in Dallas, Texas between the Eastern Africa Diaspora Business Council (EADBC) and the Uganda North America Association (UNAA) , for the Annual Trade and Investment Forum. And now… More Anti-Gay Ugandan Parliament visiting Texas, U.S.A.

Uganda Prepares for Its Second Gay Pride

June 4, 2013

Despite all odds, the fearless continue …. and the least we can do as an international community is support this imperative statement… By Melanie Nathan, June 04, 2013. Last year, despite the climate of fervent anti-gay hostility, Ugandan volunteer LGBT activists accomplished what seemed impossible – they launched the first every Gay Pride celebration in… More Uganda Prepares for Its Second Gay Pride

Fearful Ugandan Parliamentarians want to vote in secret for the Anti-Homosexuality Bill

April 6, 2013

If the Bill does see passage, in whatever form, with or without the death penalty, this Ugandan Parliament will go down in global history as one which legislated hate and genocide and all of them will be held accountable, both as a group and as separate individuals. By Melanie Nathan, April 06, 2013. An article… More Fearful Ugandan Parliamentarians want to vote in secret for the Anti-Homosexuality Bill

Ugandan President agrees that anti-gay Red Pepper Tabloid is bad news

March 22, 2013

Museveni ‘under pressure to ban’ Red Pepper In an article by Grace Natabaalo it is revealed that Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that he is under pressure to ban local tabloids such as Red Pepper for exposing nudity. “We could have closed it but because of the pressure by western powers about the free… More Ugandan President agrees that anti-gay Red Pepper Tabloid is bad news

Ugandan News reveals horrific rape case and 20 Girls defiled daily by straight men in Uganda

March 3, 2013

By Melanie Nathan & Cathy Kristofferson While the Ugandans still allow for the distractions and time wasting Anti-Homosexuality Bill to dominate the discourse about sexual immorality and so called defilement of children, with one single case yet to appear as evidence of such, this article appeared in their press today: 20 girls defiled daily in… More Ugandan News reveals horrific rape case and 20 Girls defiled daily by straight men in Uganda

Kidanga , Ssempa and Preachers Praying over Kill The Gays Bahati

Hateful Anti-Gay Video features Ugandan host of U.K. Preacher Paul Shinners

February 23, 2013

Watch this outrageous Video showing Bishop David Kiganda in the presence of David Bahati declaring Death for Homosexuals. By Melanie Nathan, February 23, 2013. This Video is older news but can now be seen in a different light, when noting that U.K. Preacher Paul Shinners has yet to answer questions about his preaching at the… More Hateful Anti-Gay Video features Ugandan host of U.K. Preacher Paul Shinners

Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill moves up to #1 on Parliament’s Notice of Business

February 19, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, Feb 19, 2013. UPDATED MARCH 06, 2013: The Parliament did not post The Order Papers on its Website today. UPDATED MARCH 05, 2013. AHB is not on Parliament Agenda today due to a special sitting of Parliament to pay tribute to THE LATE FIRST DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER/MINISTER OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY AFFAIRS,… More Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill moves up to #1 on Parliament’s Notice of Business

U.K. Preacher Paul Shinners claims he could have stopped the Anti-homosexuality Bill in Uganda

February 13, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, February 13, 2013. After exposing Paul Shinners and his shenanigans in Uganda, the preacher from the United Kingdom, tried to court the U.K. press to refute facts that simply could not be denied; and in doing so, his attempt to discredit my report, did nothing much but bring greater attention by activists… More U.K. Preacher Paul Shinners claims he could have stopped the Anti-homosexuality Bill in Uganda

Ugandan LGBTI Community braces as Anti-Homosexuality Bill to be Debated in Parliament Tomorrow

February 11, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, Feb 11, 2013. Ugandan LGBTI community is bracing itself for the moment that they knew would come, but hoped would not, as they report that The Anti-Homosexuality Bill, also known as the Kill the Gays Bill, is scheduled for its second debate tomorrow, in Uganda’s Parliament. This could lead to swift passage… More Ugandan LGBTI Community braces as Anti-Homosexuality Bill to be Debated in Parliament Tomorrow

Controversial Journalist Andrew Mwenda on educating Ugandans to counter homophobia

February 9, 2013

Andrew Mwenda is still a great ally and an important voice and I do not purport to understand Ugandans better than he does, however I believe strongly that it is time for people in his capacity to introduce a much more productive and proactive route toward the truth about homosexuality for presentation to Ugandans. View… More Controversial Journalist Andrew Mwenda on educating Ugandans to counter homophobia

Excellent Video featuring both sides of Uganda on the Anti-Homosexuality Bill

January 27, 2013

This Must Watch Video, on the second anniversary of David Kato’s death, features David Kato, President Obama, Politicians, Human Rights Defenders, Pastors, Bahati, and all sides of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill’s debate Melanie Nathan, January 27, 2013. This must watch video, by Luis Arellano & Carlos Maldonado is one of the most comprehensive I have seen… More Excellent Video featuring both sides of Uganda on the Anti-Homosexuality Bill

David Bahati lies about homosexuals recruiting kindergarten children

January 5, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, January 05, 2012. Lies can indeed be proved through impossibility. I stumbled across this report in the Ugandan press, Red Pepper Tabloid, which I previously missed. I am reporting it here because it is absolute evidence that the assertions made by David Bahati, which form the basis of his anti-gay legislation in… More David Bahati lies about homosexuals recruiting kindergarten children

Ugandan Court Dismisses Case against British Producer of Play Featuring Gay Character

January 2, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, January 02, 2013, 2:00 AM PST David Cecil the British play producer appeared in court today charged with ‘‘disobeying lawful orders’’ from the Uganda Media Council, which says he staged ‘‘The River and the Mountain’’ in Uganda’s capital last year despite orders to the contrary. All charges against the producer were dismissed.… More Ugandan Court Dismisses Case against British Producer of Play Featuring Gay Character

Kill the Gays Bahati implicated in possible murder of fellow MP

December 22, 2012

By Melanie Nathan, December 22, 2012. [email protected] Those of us who have kept a keen eye on Ugandan member of parliament David Bahati since 2009 when he first introduced the infamous Anti-Homosexuality Bill, otherwise known as the “Kill the Gays Bill” all believe that the man, David Bahati is quite capable of murder or that… More Kill the Gays Bahati implicated in possible murder of fellow MP

American Activist Provides Insights after day with Ugandan LGBTI Rights Hero Frank Mugisha

December 18, 2012

Reflecting on my day with Frank Mugisha By Cathy Kristofferson, GetEQUAL MA ; Photos by Joe Oliverio Now that the Ugandan Parliament has recessed with Speaker Kadaga unable to fulfill her ‘Christmas gift’ promise of passing the Kill-The-Gays bill for her people, the gay community of Uganda along with me and many activists worldwide have… More American Activist Provides Insights after day with Ugandan LGBTI Rights Hero Frank Mugisha

Heroic Ugandan Activist Makes Pastor Martin Ssempa Look like the Devil in TV Debate

December 18, 2012

Ssempa’s pornographic rhetoric showed the fire of a very sick and depraved soul. By Melanie Nathan, December 17, 2012. Today one of the bravest LGBTI Ugandan activists I know, Pepe, appeared on a live debate on Ugandan TV about homosexuality against the foul mouthed gay hater Pastor Martin Ssempa. One wonders why Pepe would knowingly… More Heroic Ugandan Activist Makes Pastor Martin Ssempa Look like the Devil in TV Debate

Lying Dykes in Uganda | Pastor Promotes More Hate

December 17, 2012

By Melanie Nathan, December 17, 2012. After watching Pastor David Dykes from Texas, in the Video below, yet another U.S.A. pastor in Uganda, touting the legislature’s duty to pass the pending Anti-Homosexuality Bill, otherwise dubbed “The Kill the Gays Bill,” my original reaction was to ignore his babble and not give him media time. However… More Lying Dykes in Uganda | Pastor Promotes More Hate

A Poem for Uganda and The Anti-Homosexuality Bill

December 16, 2012

By Melanie Nathan, December 16, 2012. A fellow campaigner for the human rights of LGBTI people, Richard Willmer, has been following the saga of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill (AHB, a.k.a. Bahati Bill or the ‘Hang-the-Gays’ Bill) in Uganda since the Bill broke cover in late 2009, as it continues its journey and various parliamentary incarnations. Richard… More A Poem for Uganda and The Anti-Homosexuality Bill

Ugandan Kill the Gays Bill Drops to Second Place With Death Still an Option

December 6, 2012

By Melanie Nathan, Dec 06, 2012. Due to the death of a former MP, Uganda’s Parliament did not consider any business yesterday. Instead, and took the day for a memorial to former MP Atenyi Deo Zabasaija. Warren Throckmorton, noted that the bill might make it on the agenda Thursday, but he doubted and was correct to… More Ugandan Kill the Gays Bill Drops to Second Place With Death Still an Option

VIDEO | Ugandan LGBT Activist Kasha Jacqueline Speaks about the Anti-Homosexuality Bill

December 4, 2012

By Melanie Nathan, Dec 04, 2012. A must watch video showing Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera a gay rights activist in Uganda, – the renowned LGBT activist explains how she wants to be free and how the Ugandan Kill the Gays BILL impacts everyone in Uganda. Kasha Jacqueline is the founder and executive director of an LGBT… More VIDEO | Ugandan LGBT Activist Kasha Jacqueline Speaks about the Anti-Homosexuality Bill

Wild Rainbow Safaris Includes Uganda Regardless of Kill the Gays Bill

December 3, 2012

While calling for general boycotts may not serve the poor in such countries, I am not torn when it comes to making suggestions about travel. I cannot stomach nature when I am told not to be natural! If I cannot be who I am, and my sister in that village across the way cannot be… More Wild Rainbow Safaris Includes Uganda Regardless of Kill the Gays Bill

Talking Today to Ugandan MP David Bahati