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.
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);
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