Study warns Uganda's anti-LGBT laws are affecting their response to HIV

Uganda’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Hindering HIV Response, New Report Finds

A new study has found that Uganda’s harsh anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, particularly the 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act, is undermining efforts to combat HIV, especially among young people and marginalised communities. Known internationally as the “Kill the Gays” law, the Anti-Homosexuality Act imposes severe penalties, including life imprisonment and the death penalty for individuals convicted of engaging in […] The post Uganda’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Hinde…

Study warns Uganda's anti-LGBT laws are affecting their response to HIV

A new study has shown that Uganda’s strong stance against homosexuality may be having a negative effect on their attempts to reduce levels of HIV in the country. The Anti-Homosexuality Act, often referred to as the ‘Kill the Gays’ law was passed in 2023, it has strong penalties including long prison sentences and even the death penalty for people found to have participated in same-sex sexual activity. With restrictions on programs that cater dir…