Hans Senfuma: Uganda Human Rights

Hey folks, I am Hans Senfuma, an LGBTQ plus rights campaigner and activist. I am currently based in Kampala, Uganda. Kampala, Uganda is one of the countries that is found in Africa that has the harshest kill gay laws. This law contains uh the penalties we all know and that is a death penalty and a life imprisonment. So far, the death hasn't been enforced yet. But we have heard many of our colleagues being imprisoned because of who they are, because of their sexuality. What I'm doing right now, it is regarded as a promotion of homosexuality that could result in me being sentenced to 20 years of imprisonment. Today as I wish you a happy pride or as we are in a pride month, I want to advise all our folks who are out there who are being targeted to let us stay with our hope. Because hope is the only thing we are having that is going to fuel us into a brighter future. Let us also engage in educating and advocating for acceptance in the whole world, especially in the countries where same sex relationships are being are being targeted or are being hated. So far, according to my research, we have I've had 41% suicide attempts in the LGBTQ plus community around the around the world. And these are being caused by the hatred from within the community from our neighbors. It is also caused by the bullies, the bullies that are happening to the LGBTQ plus individuals and many other more. Stand with the flag and stand with the folks. Thank you This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ourpride.substack.com