Summary
- Monday, 19 June, 2023
- 5 PM CEST | Room XXV
This side event will explore how Ugandan authorities and lawmakers have been persecuting LGBTIQ+ individuals just for being who they are and adopted a number of laws to criminalise them, fuelling a deeply homophobic society. In addition, it will discuss the newly developed anti-homosexuality bill which became effective on May 26, 2023.
Join experts and activists, to discuss the situation of LGBTIQ+ persons in Uganda and reflect on the role of the UN Human Rights Councilan inter-governmental body within the United Nations which has the responsibility to promote and protect human rights. It is comprised of 47 member States, each elected to 3-year terms by the 193 member States of the United Nations. More in holding the Ugandan authorities to account for their blatant disregard towards their international obligations.
Co-sponsors
- Right Livelihood
- CHOICE for Youth and Sexuality
- International Service for Human Rights
- Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders
- GIN
- ECMP Together Against the Death Penalty
- ILGA World
Panelists
- Ms. Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera, Executive Director, KuchuTimes Media Group, Right Livelihood & Martin Ennals Laureate
- Mx. Cameron Kakande, Co-founder and Executive Director, People Like Us
- Mr. Gurchaten Sandhu, Director of Programmes, ILGA World
- Mr. Victor Madrigal-Borloz, UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identityabbreviated form to refer to the IESOGI – a UN Special Procedures mandate specifically dedicated to addressing violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. More
Moderator
Mr. Ole von Uexkull, Executive Director, Right Livelihood