US EditionWorld Bank Resumes Funding to Uganda Amid Anti-LGBT Law Concerns
- The World Bank announced on Thursday, June 5, 2025, that it will resume funding to Uganda after a nearly two-year suspension.
- The suspension started in August 2023 after Uganda enacted the Anti-Homosexuality Act, a law that enforces severe punishments such as life imprisonment and the death penalty.
- The Bank worked with Ugandan authorities to develop strong mitigation measures that would prevent discrimination or harm to LGBTQ people in ongoing projects.
- The Bank's Board has endorsed three initiatives targeting key areas with urgent development challenges, including social safety nets, education, and assistance for refugees and internally displaced individuals.
- The World Bank’s renewed support, supported by satisfactory safeguards, marks an important development amid continued international scrutiny and concerns about human rights in Uganda.
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LGBTI rights: The World Bank is one of the major financiers of poverty-stricken Uganda. Sanctions imposed because of the…
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World Bank Resumes Funding to Uganda Amid Anti-LGBT Law Concerns
The World Bank has decided to resume funding to Uganda after a suspension due to the Anti-Homosexuality Act, which includes harsh penalties. The bank worked with Uganda to mitigate potential harm, and new projects in social protection, education, and refugee aid have been approved.
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