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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

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

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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
193086
Session
2022-23
Related items
Uganda: LGBT+ People
Tuesday, 19 September 2023
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Homosexuality Discrimination Uganda
Link
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