Written question asked by Conor Burns (Conservative) on Monday, 10 July 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 July 2023. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 July 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Uganda: Homosexuality
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what direct aid his Department has given to LGBTQ+ organisations in Uganda since the adoption of the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023.
- Answer
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The UK works to tackle the root causes of human rights violations and abuses, including in Uganda. Since 2018, the UK has invested over £13.5 million in programmes to support the promotion and protection of LGBT+ rights globally, primarily in the Commonwealth. The British High Commission in Uganda is engaging with the LGBT+ community and human rights defenders to understand the impact of the Anti-Homosexuality Act on the safety of LGBT+ people and support their efforts to protect the rights of vulnerable communities.
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- Reference
- 193086
- Session
- 2022-23
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- Subjects
- Homosexuality Discrimination Uganda
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