From Uganda to Sri Lanka: The fight for LGBTQ+ equality and freedom

From Uganda to Sri Lanka: The fight for LGBTQ+ equality and freedom

An interview with Time100's Rosanna Flamer-Caldera and Frank MugishaOriginally published on Global VoicesFrank Musigha. Photo courtesy of Frank Musigha, used with permission. By Clarisse Sih and Bibbi Abruzzini When voices rise against oppression, the world listens, and change begins. This year’s March With Us campaign shares the remarkable story of Frank Mugisha, a Ugandan LGBTQ+ advocate, and Rosanna Flamer-Caldera, who is fighting for human d…

The Gate is Open, But Who Will Step Out? A Reflection on Uganda’s Fear of Freedom » The Hoima Post

By Alexander Luyima For years, I kept my chickens indoors. One day, I opened the gate to give them a chance at freedom—to roam, find their own food, and taste a world beyond the fence. But they hesitated. Even with the gate wide open, they stayed inside, conditioned by routine and confinement. I had to chase them out, only for them to scurry around nervously, unsure of what to do with their newfound “freedom.” This is not just a story about chic…