We shall not abuse power like the Parliament but we shall
overcome using our inherent rights to expression, life, dignity and respect
amongst so many.
Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Transgender persons remind
Ugandan leaders of their duty to protect its citizens. Making citizens live in
fear is against human Rights instruments i.e International, regional and the constitution
of Uganda to which you are a signatory. We also want to remind Uganda that
during the Universal Periodic Review in Geneva March 2012, you are on records
of the Human Rights Council that you will protect the LGBT community. You will
be held accountable should this Act become law. This Act is a threat to the
economic and social development of this country. We want to inform all Lesbian
Gay Bisexual Transgender tourists and all friends and allies coming to Uganda
that this is now a no go area as the Parliament has made it very clear that you
are not welcome here. It is unfortunate to see that we have to raise this
alarm, instead of being part of the campaign to promote the Ugandan tourism
industry. This is not our making however Ugandan law makers have decided to
make Uganda unsafe. The same fate awaits expatriates who come to work or invest
in Uganda! Where is the spirit of patriotism when our leaders want their own,
sentenced to life in prisons? This act /law would take Uganda back 50 Years.
Issues of cutting Donor AID have arisen.
We want to make this very clear. We don’t support AID cut because
of the detrimental effects this will have on our national budget that supports
all Ugandans.
However we cannot influence foreign policies of donor
countries whose citizen’s demand that tax payer’s money not be sent to
countries that don’t respect Human Rights in general.
We are calling on all
Civil Society, Members of Parliament and all Ugandans who respect Human rights
to strongly oppose the passage of this draconian Act. This Act, if passed into
law will and is already affecting our present and future generations. We have
to bear in mind that the Act is not only affecting the LGBT community but a
majority of Ugandans. We call for calm within our community and allies and
everyone who might be affected in the wake of the passage of this bill by
parliament, be very vigilant during this trying time but don’t lose hope. God will
make a way. We want to take this opportunity to thank the world for standing
with us all these years and the years to come. Your undying support and
solidarity to this community keeps us strong. Please continue. Finally we want
to assure you that despite this setback we are not broken AND never will, in
fact we are stronger than before and we shall not leave any stone unturned to
challenge this Act and parliament’s actions. This is our country and you SHALL
not determine for consented adults who they should love. We refuse to be
marginalized!
Some Ugandans are GAY, get over it.
Merry Xmas and a prosperous New Year
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