POst AHA - July HRAPF Reports of LGBTQI+ Persecution and Violence in Uganda
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- Aug 14
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By Melanie Nathan, August 14, 2025.
In July 2025, HRAPF handled a total of 41 cases, representing a decrease from 57 cases in June. Of these, 12 cases (29.3%) involved individuals targeted for negative treatment based on their real or presumed SOGIE, a decrease from 19 such cases in June. A total of 14 persons were affected by these violations in July, compared to 60 persons in the previous month.
Among the 12 SOGIE-based cases, 4 were eviction cases, 5 cases involved violence and threats of violence against victims due to their actual or presumed SOGIE, 2 cases involved other forms of discrimination, and 1 case involved arrests for sexuality related reasons.
Despite the decrease in cases, the number of violations is still higher than the pre- AHA period figures. For example, In July 2022, there was a total of 28 LGBTIQ cases reported across the HRAPF legal aid network, and of these, only 6 (21.4%) involved incidents where LGBTIQ persons were specifically targeted on the basis of their sexuality, affecting 6 persons, as compared to 12 cases affecting 14 people in July 2025.
This report marks the 26th monthly report since the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA), representing two years and two months of consistent documentation.
Cumulatively, HRAPF has handled 1,841 cases involving LGBTIQ persons across its legal aid network since the AHA's implementation. Of these, 875 cases (47.5%) involved targeted violations based on real or presumed sexuality or gender identity, affecting 1,149 individuals. Of the 875 cases, 43% were evictions, 41% involved violence, 14.7% were arrests while 1.3% involved other forms of discrimination. Please note that at AHRC, we receive case reports from individuals who express fear of reporting to Ugandan human rights organizations. While HRAPF’s reports are invaluable—and we generally encourage reporting to HRAPF whenever possible—we recognize that each person facing persecution, violence, or oppression is best positioned to assess their own safety and comfort. It is important to acknowledge this reality, as it means that many incidents likely go unreported. Consequently, while HRAPF’s figures serve as a critical indicator of trends, they do not fully capture the total number of cases in which violence and harm have occurred.
We encourage you to read the full report for detailed insights: Please find the link below to access HRAPF’s Violations Report for July 2025:
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