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Ugandan LGBTQ+ Activist on the Run Amid Government Crackdown

Sandra Mwesiga
December 14, 2023

Kampala, Uganda – Jamilah Nakakande, a well-known LGBTQ+ activist in Uganda, has been forced into hiding as the government intensifies its crackdown on those who advocate for gay rights. Nakakande, whose advocacy work has drawn both admiration and ire, now faces the very real threat of imprisonment or worse due to her outspoken support for […]

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Human Rights Activist Sparks Controversy Amid Allegations of Promoting Homosexuality

Sandra Mwesiga
May 22, 2017

In a climate where advocating for human rights remains a challenging endeavor, one individual has steadfastly championed the rights of women, political opponents, and the LGBTQ community since 2013. Ms. Agnes Kemigisa, a prominent figure in the realm of human rights activism, has consistently stood up for marginalized groups in society, earning both admiration and […]