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New video shows Ugandan Humanists rescuing child prostitutes
Submitted by Matt on 14 May, 2010 - 17:18The Ugandan Humanist Effort to Save Women (UHESWO) has produced its first video as part of a programme to create documentaries that raise awareness of Humanist projects. The 13 minute documentary shows the work of UHESWO in helping child prostitutes build a better life.
IHEU defends Leo Igwe
Submitted by admin on 16 March, 2010 - 09:25IHEU has spoken out at the United Nations against the harassment of its International Representative Leo Igwe in Nigeria, and against proposed discriminatory legislation in Uganda. The statement was delivered at the Geneva Human Rights Council by IHEU Representative David Cornut. A video of the statement is available here.
The Uganda anti-homosexuality bill - death penalty proposed for consenting same-sex relations
Submitted by admin on 10 March, 2010 - 10:43The Anti-Homosexuality Bill currently before the Ugandan Parliament proposes the death penalty for certain consenting homosexual acts. Sponsored by the Ugandan MP, David Bahati, the Bill is expected to be debated and voted on in the coming weeks.
Witchcraft at the United Nations
Submitted by admin on 1 February, 2010 - 12:21The worldwide problem of belief in witchcraft and the appalling human rights abuses to which it leads received a boost in September at the 12th session of the UN Human Rights Council held in Geneva, Switzerland.
Anti-Gay demonstrations in Kampala
Submitted by Matt on 29 January, 2010 - 20:17Homophobia is the greatest test Humanists are facing today in Uganda. As I write this piece, demonstrators - a bunch of youth led by Uganda's thieving and hypocritical pastors are - covering the entire Kampala city with vehicles loaded with mega-speakers and hundreds of youth shouting all sorts of insults at the Danish embassy, very near to my office, and all other foreign embassies that have recently come out to speak for tolerance and a need to observe human rights laws.
Denounce the anti-homosexual bill in the Parliament of Uganda
Submitted by Matt on 10 November, 2009 - 22:49Ugandan Humanists are calling for international support in protesting a proposed new anti-gay law that would introduce extraordinarily harsh punishments, including the death penalty for homosexual acts and prison for family who fail to inform the authorities of homosexual relatives.
IHS grant backs Ugandan student Humanist group
Submitted by admin on 26 May, 2009 - 10:14The SSA has affiliates all over the world - including several in Africa. Betty Nassaka, chairperson of the Ugandan Humanist Effort to Save Women (UHESWO), sends along this brief summary of her group's successes on campus.
Human rights victory for Ugandan LGBTs
Submitted by admin on 24 December, 2008 - 12:53"Justice has come in Uganda! The shouts of excitement and tears of joy from African transgender, lesbian, and gay Human Rights Defenders can still be felt from the court room and all around the continent. On 22 December 2008, the High Court of Uganda ruled on Victor Mukasa and Oyoo's case, declaring that Ugandan constitutional rights apply to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT/Kuchu) people regardless of whether they are homosexual or transgender.




