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<div><strong>Uganda</strong> is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be <strong>LGBT+</strong>. <strong>The Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023</strong> signed by the Ugandan President has criminalized any form of <strong>housing,</strong> expression, association, or support for LGBT+ people, putting their lives and rights at risk. Many LGBT+ people have been forced to flee their <strong>homes,</strong> families, and communities due to violence, discrimination, and stigma, rendering them <strong>homeless.</strong> They have nowhere to go but the few <strong>LGBT+ shelters</strong> that offer them safety, protection, and empowerment.
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<div>The passing of this law means: 
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<div>•	Anyone convicted of participating in same-sex acts between adults will face life in prison; 
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<div>•	Anyone "promoting homosexuality" will face 20 years in prison; 
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<div>•	Those who allow their premises to be used for "acts of homosexuality" face 7 years; 
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<div>•	Those who "fail to report acts of homosexuality" could face 5 years; 
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<div>•	And those charged with "aggravated homosexuality" face the death penalty. 
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<div>This is an emergency worthy of a global response. We cannot allow the tide of equality to be turned back so harshly and cruelly against LGBT+ Ugandans who have fought for their rights and safety tirelessly for decades. 
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<div><strong>The Uganda Minority Shelters Consortium (UMSC)</strong> is a Ugandan network of LGBT+ shelters that provides safe and supportive spaces for LGBT+ people (LBQT+ womn, LGBT+ HRDs, LGBT+ sex workers, LGBT+ refugees, and LGBT+ people living with HIV/AIDS etc.) who are <strong>homeless </strong>and face <strong>discrimination, violence,</strong> and <strong>persecution</strong> in Uganda. The UMSC was formed in 2020 by 25 LGBT+ Shelter Organisations that wanted to <strong>work together</strong> and <strong>coordinate their efforts</strong> to address the <strong>challenges</strong> and <strong>needs</strong> of <strong>homeless LGBT+ people in Uganda.</strong>
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<div>But these shelters are under <strong>constant threat from the anti-LGBT+ movement, the government, and phobic society.</strong> They face harassment, <strong>raids</strong>, arrests, <strong>evictions</strong>, and attacks. They struggle to <strong>secure funding</strong>, resources, and partnerships. Furthermore, they need your help to continue their <strong>vital work</strong> and to resist the oppressive laws and policies that endanger their existence.
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<div><strong>Your donation will help UMSC to:</strong>
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<div>- Provide <strong>rapid response and emergency services</strong> to LGBT+ victims of violence, torture, discrimination, and stigma.
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<div>- Provide safe and comfortable <strong>accommodation and relocation</strong> for homeless LGBT+ people
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<div>- Cover the costs of food, water, electricity, sanitation, medical care and <strong>welfare</strong> for the shelter residents
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<div>- Train the shelter staff and volunteers on <strong>security, human rights, and advocacy</strong>
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<div>- Raise <strong>awareness</strong> and mobilize support for the LGBT+ community in Uganda
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<div>- <strong>Challenge</strong> the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 and other discriminatory laws and practices
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<div><strong>No amount is too small or too big.</strong> Every dollar and euro counts and <strong>makes a difference.</strong> <strong>Please donate today</strong> and <strong>share this campaign </strong>with your friends, family, and networks. <strong>Together, we can stand with Uganda's LGBT+ shelters in their fight for survival and justice!</strong>
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<div>Thank you for your generosity and solidarity!
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<div>For more details, please contact:
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<div>Name: John Grace
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<div>Designation: Consortium Coordinator
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<div>Email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[email redacted]</a>
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<div>Contact and WhatsApp: +256702906536
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<div>Website: <a href="https://minorityshelter.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://MinorityShelters.org" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://MinorityShelters.org</a></a>
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<div><strong>Website references:</strong>
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<div><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-65087562" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gay Ugandan asks Where will I go as secret shelter</a>s under threat - BBC News
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<div><a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/gay-activist-says-uganda-lgbtq-community-in-shock-new-law-2023-03-22/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gay activist says Uganda LGBTQ community 'in shock</a>' at new law | Reuters
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<div><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-65034343" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Uganda Anti-Homosexuality bill Life in prison for</a> saying you're gay - BBC News
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<div><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/uganda-lgbtq-law-activist-1.6787358" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LGBTQ activists in Uganda 'in shock' over anti-gay</a> legislation, fearing mass arrests | CBC News
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<div><a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/3/31/born-out-of-hatred-uganda-bill-terrifies-lgbtq-community" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">‘Born out of hatred’ New Uganda bill terrifies LG</a>BTQ community | Features | Al Jazeera
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