March 2014
Protest – LGBT human rights in Uganda and Nigeria
On the 24th February Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni signed the Anti-homosexuality bill in to law, similar legislation was signed by Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan in January. The laws stiffen the punishment for homosexuality in those countries, criminalise the promotion of homosexuality and those who do not report LGBT people to the authorities. Responding to calls by Nigerian and Ugandan activists the Equality Network will be taking part in an international day of action protesting these laws, we have called a…
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