Activists

Gay Rights Activists Rally for International Pressure on Uganda Amid Upheld Death Penalty Law for ‘Aggravated Homosexuality’

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Kampala, Uganda – Gay rights activists in Uganda are calling for increased international pressure on the government to repeal a law that imposes the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality.” The Constitutional Court of Uganda recently refused to nullify the law, which also includes lengthy prison sentences for other same-sex offenses. Homosexuality is already illegal in Uganda, as well as in many other African countries. Members of the LGBT community and activists are urging the international community to exert more pressure on the Ugandan government in order to bring about the repeal of the anti-gay law. … Read more

Uganda’s Constitutional Court Upholds Controversial Anti-Gay Law, Sparking Outrage from LGBT Activists

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Kampala, Uganda – Uganda’s constitutional court has made a ruling regarding the country’s controversial anti-gay law. On Wednesday, the court declined to annul or grant a permanent injunction against the enforcement of the law, which has been met with fierce opposition from the LGBT community and human rights activists. The judges acknowledged that the law does infringe on certain fundamental human rights, but ultimately decided against nullifying it. The case before the court involved petitioners who were questioning the law’s violation of equal protection for all Ugandans. However, the panel of five judges, led by … Read more

Greta Thunberg and Fellow Climate Activists Acquitted in Landmark Trial Over Oil Conference Protest

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LONDON — Climate activist Greta Thunberg and four other defendants have been acquitted of charges related to a protest that blocked the entrance to a major oil and gas industry conference in London last year. Judge John Law found “significant deficiencies in the evidence” presented against Thunberg and the others, leading to their acquittal. The charges against them alleged a breach of the Public Order Act during the October 17 incident. During the trial, Judge Law criticized the police for not taking less restrictive measures and failing to clearly define where the protesters should have … Read more

Youth Activists Rally for Gun Violence Prevention Despite Governor’s Resistance

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PERRY, Iowa — In the wake of a recent school shooting in Perry, Iowa, students are taking a stand against gun violence. Governor Kim Reynolds has faced criticism for her dismissal of the notion that additional gun laws would have prevented the tragedy. However, March for Our Lives Iowa is pushing back, highlighting the importance of gun violence prevention legislation. March for Our Lives Iowa has released its legislative agenda, which emphasizes the effectiveness of Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) in preventing potential shooters from accessing weapons temporarily if they pose a threat to themselves … Read more