Widespread discrimination, violence and stigmatization against lesbian, bisexual, and queer women persist in several African countries
The International Commission of Jurists, The People’s Matrix and The Seinoli Legal Centre have documented how discrimination, prejudice, animus, stigma, hatred and violence against lesbian, bisexual and queer (LBQ) women — based on their real or imputed sexual...
African Region: ICJ report shows that African States remain a long way from turning their commitments to reality in ensuring disability rights
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Africa region: Human rights advocates call on authorities to support the work of NGOs advancing the human rights of LGBTQI+ people in East and Southern Africa
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Uganda: Supreme Court Justice Esther Kisaakye must be granted a fair hearing to contest discipline charges
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is concerned about allegations of arbitrary and unfair treatment against Ugandan Supreme Court Justice Esther Kisakye and the implications it may carry for the independence of the judiciary in Uganda.
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