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News and commentary about the anti-gay lobbyFebruary 24th, 2014
The State Department released this statement from Secretary of State John Kerry:
This is a tragic day for Uganda and for all who care about the cause of human rights. Ultimately, the only answer is repeal of this law.
The United States is deeply disappointed in the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill in Uganda. For the four years since the bill was introduced, we have been crystal clear that it blatantly violates human rights obligations that Uganda’s Human Rights Commission itself has recognized are enshrined in Uganda’s Constitution
Today’s signing threatens a dangerous slide backward in Uganda’s commitment to protecting the human rights of its people and a serious threat to the LGBT community in Uganda.
We are also deeply concerned about the law’s potential to set back public health efforts in Uganda, including those to address HIV/AIDS, which must be conducted in a non-discriminatory manner in order to be effective.
As President Obama stated, this legislation is not just morally wrong, it complicates a valued relationship. Now that this law has been enacted, we are beginning an internal review of our relationship with the Government of Uganda to ensure that all dimensions of our engagement, including assistance programs, uphold our anti-discrimination policies and principles and reflect our values.
From Nigeria to Russia and Uganda, we are working globally to promote and protect the human rights of all persons. The United States will continue to stand against any efforts to marginalize, criminalize, and penalize vulnerable persons in any society.
The White House Press Secretary adds:
Instead of standing on the side of freedom, justice, and equal rights for its people, today, regrettably, Ugandan President Museveni took Uganda a step backward by signing into law legislation criminalizing homosexuality. As President Obama has said, this law is more than an affront and a danger to the gay community in Uganda, it reflects poorly on the country’s commitment to protecting the human rights of its people and will undermine public health, including efforts to fight HIV/AIDS. We will continue to urge the Ugandan government to repeal this abhorrent law and to advocate for the protection of the universal human rights of LGBT persons in Uganda and around the world.
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Jake
February 24th, 2014
Secretary Kerry, good words. Now, action!
Jake
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Nick
February 24th, 2014
A lot of hot air, signifying nothing. There will be NO <> action taken. Just petty, useless little speeches like this. 100% Guaranteed.
Emmanueil
February 25th, 2014
Why doesnt America stop all USAID projects to Uganda. They are actually running the whole health economy of Uganda be it maternity services and other HIV drugs. Museveni has clearly in broad day light and in camera that Uganda has money. Why doesnt America keep its money at home and use it to fund the pentagon?
ish
February 25th, 2014
John Kerry is part of the problem, not the solution.
http://kasamaproject.org/threads/entry/real-enemies-and-false-friends-imperialism-and-homophobia-in-africa
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