Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill: Consequences for Wales-Uganda Links | 22 June 2023

What should Wales-Uganda links know about the new Anti-Homosexuality Bill and what can we do to support LGBTI rights?

At the end of May 2023, President Yoweri Museveni signed one of the world's toughest anti-LGBTI laws, including the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality” and prison sentences for “promoting or encouraging homosexuality”. The law includes sanctions for organisations which allow premises to be used for illegal activities and provides penalties for people who do not report their suspicions to the authorities.

This new law will have implications for civil society groups in Uganda and for their partners in Wales.

In this webinar, we were joined by a leading Ugandan activist and representatives of the Welsh Government. It is aimed at Welsh organisations working in Uganda and well as representatives of their partner organisations.

Guest Speakers:

Gloria Dhel is Programmes Director at Freedom and Roam Uganda, a queer feminist and creative, an LGBTIQAP++ activist, a board member of Transgender Equality Uganda and All Out, and the curator of Uganda Lesbian Forum.

Dr Alessandro Ceccarelli (he/him) is Head of LGBTQ+ Policy for the Welsh Government, leading on the development and implementation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan for Wales and contributing to the HIV Action Plan for Wales.

Jon Townley is Head of Wales and Africa and part of the Welsh Government's International Relations team.

00:00 Gloria Dhel, Programmes Director at Freedom and Roam Uganda
25:24 Questions and Answers
31:27 Dr Alessandro Ceccarelli, Head of LGBTQ+ Policy at Welsh Government
53:36 Jon Townley, Head of Wales and Africa at Welsh Government
1:02:33 Questions and Answers