{UAH} Uganda: Statement by President Clinton on Criminalization of Homosexuality In Uganda

Uganda: Statement by President Clinton on Criminalization of Homosexuality In Uganda

17 FEBRUARY 2014

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PRESS RELEASE

Photo: The Observer

President Yoweri Museveni ready to assent to the Anti-Homosexuality Bill (file photo).

I have been honored to work with and support the government and people of Uganda both when I was president and through the Clinton Foundation. But I am strongly opposed to its move to criminalize homosexuality. It is a setback for personal freedom and equal rights and a rebuke to Uganda's own commitment to protecting the human rights of its people. I want to salute and encourage the brave Ugandans committed to the fundamental dignity of all people and urge the government to reverse this decision.

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Gwokto La'Kitgum

"Even a small dog can piss on a tall Building", Jim Hightower