Uganda: “Everybody here is having two lives or phones”: The devastating impact of criminalization on digital spaces for LGBTQ people in Uganda

In this report, Amnesty International has documented how the threats and presence of various forms of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TfGBV) against LGBTQ people, in a context of criminalization, and the passage of AHA 2023 in particular, has forced LGBTQ individuals and organizations to alter their digital presence and behaviour. Many have been forced to deactivate their accounts, delete and/or censor posts, unfollow accounts that post LGBTQ content for fear of being outed, and also had to limit the content shared on organizational websites, which has impacted the reach of LGBTQ rights messaging and advocacy. Choose a language to view report English English French Spanish Download PDF Africa Censorship and Freedom of Expression Internet and Social Media LGBTI Rights Protests and Demonstrations Report Research Technology and Human Rights Uganda Women and Girls Research Recently added Mozambique: Authorities must end post-election assault on protests now Pakistan: Flood survivors in Sindh province suffer disease and food insecurity amid government inaction – new testimony Brazil: The jury trial in the case of Marielle and Anderson may be a response from the State to violence against human rights defenders. Sudan: Urgent need for civilian protection in wake of escalating violence Japan: Momentum for marriage equality grows with Tokyo High Court ruling Write a letter, change a life Every year, our global community comes together to fight injustice and support people whose human rights are under threat. Join the Write for Rights campaign and demand justice by calling on decision makers to do the right thing.