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Uganda's anti-homosexuality act is causing harm and limiting access to healthcare

This week, four people were arrested by Ugandan police for allegedly engaging in same sex activity.1 This oppressive environment follows the introduction of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, known as one of the world’s most draconian anti-LGBTQ+ laws.2 As a result, many members of the LGBTQ+ community are forced to conceal their identities because of the fear of identification, arbitrary arrest, and prosecution based on their real or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.

Harmful laws have detrimental effects. They perpetuate stigma and discrimination against marginalised communities, particularly sexual and gender minorities.3 The LGBTQ+ community in Uganda already faces severe barriers to accessing essential health services, including sexual, reproductive, and mental health support, as well as other critical lifesaving medical interventions. These challenges are exacerbated by the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act in 2023, which requires healthcare providers to rep ....

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Why Women's Health Is Key to Healthy Economies | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

We asked three African women leaders why women’s health is critical for the health of economies. Here’s what they told us. ....

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