Under the Shadow of the Anti-Homosexuality Act: Experiences and Barriers to SRHR Access for LBQ Womxn in Uganda
10 June 2025
What happens when a law weaponises identity and targets existence? Under the Shadow of the Anti-Homosexuality Act: Experiences and Barriers to SRHR Access for LBQ(Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer ) Womxn in Uganda is not just a report—it’s a powerful exposé of how Uganda’s 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act is disrupting lives and denying rights.
What happens when a law weaponises identity and targets existence? Under the Shadow of the Anti-Homosexuality Act: Experiences and Barriers to SRHR Access for LBQ(Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer ) Womxn in Uganda is not just a report—it’s a powerful exposé of how Uganda’s 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act is disrupting lives and denying rights.
Drawing from bold, honest voices and grounded research, this report confronts the brutal realities faced by LBQ womxn as they navigate fear, stigma, and systemic discrimination in pursuit of basic sexual and reproductive health services. It lays bare the far-reaching impact of this law—not only on health, but on dignity, safety, and survival.
Yet, amidst the repression, the report also highlights stories of resilience and resistance. It captures how LBQ womxn are organising, adapting, and pushing back—creating pathways to access care, protect each other, and challenge the system. It is a call to action for service providers, policymakers, and human rights defenders to unite in solidarity and take action.
Read the full report: Under the Shadow of the Anti-Homosexuality Act: Experiences and Barriers to SRHR Access for LBQ Womxn in Uganda.
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