Uganda Homophobia

David Kato: A Hero of Hope

Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson | Posted 03.27.2012

Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson

One year ago we lost a hero: David Kato was murdered in his home in Uganda. David did not become a hero because he died as an advocate for LGBT people; he was a hero because he lived for equality, despite death threats and despite all apparent odds.

Puritanism is Deadly Policy: US Fed Homophobia in Uganda Must Stop

Dr. Paul Semugoma | Posted 05.25.2011

Dr. Paul Semugoma

In Africa, what most of us know about homosexuality is that it's a political taboo. I did all my medical training in Africa. I was used to wards filled with patients, male and female, dying of AIDS.