As Ugandan court upholds anti-gay law, activists fear rising hatred and violence
Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera says Uganda's anti-gay legislation has already empowered people to abuse members of her community. Now, she fears it's about to get worse.
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![Human rights activists stand outside the Constitutional Court in Kampala, Uganda, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, as Uganda's Constitutional Court gives its seal of approval on the anti-homosexuality law, declaring that the Anti Homosexuality Act of 2023 complies with the Constitution of Uganda. (AP Photo/Hajarah Nalwadda ) Two women stand next to each other among a crowd of people. They are wearing matching shirts that say: "HIV/AIDS Gender Equality Human Rights"](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7162720.1712175584!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/uganda-anti-gay-law.jpg)
Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera says Uganda's anti-gay legislation has already empowered people to abuse members of her community. Now, she fears it's about to get worse.