Museveni signed the anti-gay bill in Uganda today (2/24/14). Here is the full text of the law: THE ANTI-HOMOSEXUALITY ACT, 2014. _________ ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS. PART I—PRELIMINARY. Section 1. Interpretation. PART II—PROHIBITION OF HOMOSEXUALITY. 2. The offence of homosexuality. 3. Aggravated homosexuality. 4. Attempt to commit homosexuality. 5. Protection, assistance and payment of compensation to victims of … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2014
Museveni may sign AHB today – need solidarity for Nigeria and Cameroon
“Not in Africa”
This from The Daily Nation: A peaceful anti-homosexuality protest march dubbed “Not in Africa” has been planned for February 24, the Maendeleo Ya Wanaume activist Nderitu Njoka announced on Tuesday. Speaking to journalists in Nairobi, Mr Njoka said the phenomenal growth for gay and lesbian rights was alarming and has become a threat to the … Continue reading
Youth Day Holiday Parade: Marching against Homosexuality
This photo is from the Cameroon Tribune. During the national holiday called “YOUTH DAY” this group marched carrying a flag bearing the words: “YOUTH, Prohibit the Road to Homosexuality!” This group is led by Sismondi Barlev Bidjocka, a so-called journalist who published an article titled “Heinrich Himmler, THE NAZIS and HOMOSEXUALITY. THE NAZIS MADE ERRORS … Continue reading
UPDATE: LGBT Activist Arrested in Douala Cameroon
UPDATE: 2/18/14: Dr. Richard Released: Details via Colin Stewart’s Blog “76 Crimes”. POSTED: 2/17/14 – On Friday a LGBT activist (funny how a person providing health care services to LGBT people in Sub-Saharan Africa by default is an activist) was arrested in Douala. Alternatives Cameroon – which serves as drop-in center for LGBT people to … Continue reading
Yaounde Prison Part IV: The Catholics
Prison ticket The Sister walked into the Governor’s office. This was before any prisoners were brought in. She labored under the weight of two large bags as she approached the Governor to sign some paperwork. She wore just the head-piece of a nun and it was pale blue – almost grey – instead of the … Continue reading
Discrimination against LGBT people and health risks
The Lancet has done several good articles and opinion pieces on how anti-gay laws negatively impacted health care around the world. In this article from February 8, 2014 points to several countries including Cameroon: In Cameroon, he estimates that somewhere between 30% and 50% of MSM may be infected with HIV and other countries with … Continue reading
Yaounde, Douala and a few notes moving forward with these posts
As I write I need to remember to tell you of the good amazing works being done by LGBT rights activists in Cameroon. Under some of the most dangerous situations you can imagine, men and women LGBT and straight allies risk their lives (literally) and safety of families to push for the rights of LGBT … Continue reading
Yaounde Prison: Part III
We didn’t have much time with the prisoners. Since it was in the Governor’s office we spoke in hushed voices. The PR guy sat near a 1970s television in a crisp white shirt, long jean shorts and a pair of high-top sneakers. He just listened in. Observed. Every once in a while he would interject … Continue reading
Yaounde Prison: Part II – Cement Box
Yaounde Prison – I wasn’t supposed to take photos but did. Then they took my camera. The prison is a cement box. Inside there is a small, open courtyard. A pass through for visitors. This is the courtyard where I watched a man have a violent seizure. I watched as his body jerked in the … Continue reading
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