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Uganda: “Everybody here is having two lives or phones”: The devastating impact of criminalization on digital spaces for LGBTQ people in Uganda

Key Takeaway: This report documents how the threats and presence of various forms of TFGBV against LGBTQ people in Uganda, in a context of criminalization, and the passage of Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) 2023 in particular, has forced LGBTQ individuals and organizations to alter their digital presence and behaviors.

TFGBV in Ethiopia

Key Takeaway: TFGBV is prevalent, and often overlooked because it is normalized. While men experience hate speech, it’s often not gendered in the same way and intersects with other identities.

TFGBV Type: East and South Africa

Uganda: “Everybody here is having two lives or phones”: The devastating impact of criminalization on digital spaces for LGBTQ people in Uganda

TFGBV in Ethiopia

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