Monday, May 9, 2022

Human Rights Gone Awry: A Case of Uganda’s UPR in January 2022

Uganda’s human rights record were examined by the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group for the third time on Thursday, 27 January, in a meeting that was webcast on UN Web TV.

 See some recommendations given to Uganda to boost its human rights situation:

125.76      Decriminalize consensual adult same sex relations (Italy);

125.77      Enhance training of law enforcement officers on basic human rights, also in relation to combatting discrimination against LGBTIQ persons. This should be regular, systematic and in the curriculum of law enforcement trainings (Malta);

125.78      Redouble efforts to ensure compliance with the law that prohibits violent acts against LGBTI persons (Mexico);

125.79      Protect and promote the human rights of all persons without discrimination on any grounds, including sexual orientation and gender identity, and decriminalises same-sex conduct (Norway);

125.80      Strengthen efforts in the fight against HIV/AIDS, including towards the elimination of remaining stigma and discriminatory attitudes and practices that prevent access to and use of sexual and reproductive health and rights services, including by girls and LGBTI persons (Portugal);

125.81      Decriminalize homosexuality and make every effort to prevent discrimination against sexual minorities (Portugal);

125.82      Decriminalize consensual relationships between adults of the same sex, through the reform of article 145 of the Penal Code (Spain);

125.83      Ensure respect for the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex persons, including by ending the use of forced anal examinations on them (United States of America);

125.84      Reaffirm its commitment to the principles of equality and non-discrimination, including through the prompt decriminalization of consensual sexual relationships between adults of the same sex (Uruguay);

125.85      Decriminalize same-sex relationships, repealing all laws that discriminate against LGBTIQ+ people, and ensure accountability for all crimes and human rights abuses perpetrated on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity (Argentina);

125.86      Repeal all sections of the Penal Code that criminalise consensual same-sex relations between adults, and protect LGBTI persons from violence and hate speech (Australia);

125.87      Decriminalize same-sex relationships and prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (Luxembourg);

125.88      Take measures to end discrimination and persecution against LGBTI persons by repealing discriminatory legislation; investigating and prosecuting incidents of police violence, arbitrary arrest and detention targeting LGBTI persons; and recognizing the full legal equality of LGBTI persons, including in marital and family matters (Canada);

125.89             Guarantee the rights and protection of LGBTQ+ people, including decriminalizing sexual relations between same-sex and providing redress mechanisms for victims of hate crimes (Chile);

125.90      Implement additional measures aimed at promoting equal rights before the law for LGTI people (Dominican Republic);

125.91       Repeal norms on “crimes against nature”, which lead to discrimination against LGBTQI people (Ecuador);

125.92      Take all measures to combat violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, including by decriminalizing sexual relations between persons of the same sex (France);

125.93      Decriminalize sexual relations between consenting adults of the same sex (Iceland);

125.94      Protect LGBTI+ persons’ rights by repealing sections 145, 146, 148 of the Penal Code, reviewing the Sexual Offences Bill to prevent further criminalisation of consensual same-sex relations, and enhancing training of law enforcement on human rights (Ireland);

125.203    Provide safe abortion services for women and girls, and legal protection for victims of sexual and gender-based violence (Iceland);

 Are these Human Rights or Human Wrongs? Will Uganda accept or Reject them? The response of Uganda to those recommendations will be included in the outcome report adopted by the Human Rights Council at its fiftieth session in June 2022. 

This is a call to Action to whoever can intervene for the sake of our children!!!

More: Full list of Anti-Family Recommendations 

 

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