The organisation will work closely with activists in the country to provide positive LGBTQ+ education, fight ongoing anti-LGBTQ+ violence, and campaign for equal rights and political reform.
It is illegal to be gay in Uganda with same-sex sexual activity punishable with life imprisonment for “carnal knowledge against the order of nature”.
Same-sex relations were commonplace and accepted in Ugandan society before the British Empire enforced anti-LGBTQ+ laws in the 19th century when they colonised the country.
Pride Uganda will support activists on the ground who will engage with homes, schools and churches to discuss the importance of LGBTQ+ rights and encourage acceptance through educating communities.