Uganda's Constitutional Court Rejects Anti-LGBTQ Law Appeal

What Happened:

Uganda's Constitutional Court dismissed a petition to overturn the country's strict anti-LGBTQ law, which resulted in the World Bank stopping funding. The ruling was made at a hearing in Kampala.

Key Takeaways:

• Uganda's Constitutional Court rejected a petition to nullify the nation's stringent anti-LGBTQ legislation
• The World Bank suspended funding due to this law

Analysis:

The rejection of the petition is a setback for LGBTQ rights in Uganda and may have broader implications for human rights and international funding.

Do You Know?

• LGBTQ: Stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning. These terms describe a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.