Uganda: Anti-Homosexuality Act struck down in step towards ending discrimination

Headline Title: Uganda: Anti-Homosexuality Act struck down in step towards ending discrimination 01 August 2014 The striking-down of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act is a step towards stopping state-sponsored discrimination in its tracks, said Amnesty International.“Even though Uganda’s abominable Anti-Homosexuality Act was scrapped on the basis of a technicality, it is a significant victory for Ugandan activists who have campaigned against this law. Since it was first being floated in 2009, these activists have often put their safety on the line to ensure that Ugandan law upholds…

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