The Coalition of African Lesbians stands up to stop harsh new ‘anti-homosexuality laws'

[ccharles000]

The governments of Uganda and Rwanda have recently proposed harsh new ‘anti-homosexuality' laws that will impose life sentences, or even death, for ‘acts of homosexuality'.

On 26 October, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) activists and lawyers from several African countries traveled to Uganda and Rwanda. They are joining with local movements for a ten-day emergency push to stop new laws from being passed. The solidarity mission is being led by the Coalition of African Lesbians, a Mama Cash grantee.


Life-threatening Ugandan and Rwandan ‘anti-homosexuality' bills are now before parliament and may be passed into law at any time. Penalties for ‘committing' homosexual acts will range from seven years imprisonment for attempted acts to life sentences for the actual committing of sexual acts with someone of the same sex. When the ‘offender' is a parent, has been convicted of homosexuality before, or is HIV-positive, the death sentence will be given.

Since even the failure to disclose homosexuality will be seen as a criminal offence, families will be pressured to report loved ones who are alleged homosexuals. The law will also criminalise advocacy for the rights of LGBTI people, making it much more dangerous and difficult for NGOs and citizens organising for LGBTI rights in those countries.


http://www.mamacash.org/page.php?id=1801#par2328

[foxfeet]

1. People who haven't been following this may be surprised

at the depth to which the American Religious Right is involved in planning such legislation and in whipping up anti-LGBT hatred.

For more information check out: www.boxturtlebulletin.com

[Kurovski]

3. Nice site.

I see one letter where a christian urges others toward moderation and compassion, which of course is...Christan in nature.

I love that Lilly qoute you have there. I love Lilly. one of my biggest favorite performers.

[Kurovski]

2. K&r.

Of all the things to worry about in the world...why the hell do people get so tangled up in genetalia combos.

Some People are just fucking nuts, brains steam-damaged by hatred and fear, and I'm thankful I have the luxury of saying so.

Secretary of State Clinton hAS DONE A POWERFUL JOB OF SPEAKING UP FOR WOMEN IN THE WORLD. i WISH SHE WOULD EXTEND THAT TO LESBIAN WOMEN AND GAY MEN. (Sorry for the caps lock--accident)

[Behind the Aegis]

4. I wish them luck; sadly, they will need it.