Eleven months ago, I published a post called ‘Bisexevil’ ~ Uganda: hate in focus, which spoke about the murder of Ugandan LGBT activist, David Kato, and about the fight of the entire Ugandan LGBT community for their full human rights. During the discussion in the comments section, it emerged that the most well-known bisexual activist organisation had ominously gone silent. All my attempts to reach the organisation or individuals came to nothing. To be honest that I feared for them, but hoped that maybe it was all just due to it being a student organisation and maybe the students just graduated with no one in the classes behind them to take up the reigns.
Well, almost a year on, and we have heard back from Bisexual Movement Uganda.
We are very pleased they have been able to re-group and to continue on, but we hold them in our thoughts and prayers, as they are forging ahead in a hostile environment.
Their mission statement:
Bisexual Movement Uganda was Established in 12th February 2007 by a group of Bisexual Men and women who were constantly harassed, insulted and discriminated against by a misinformed society and they were moved to form an Organization which can advocate for their sexual rights and fight for Their sexual orientation and gender identity in Uganda.
So disappointing to hear about the attack and theft. I for one would be happy to make a paypal donation - do you think you could organise something among your followers and the wider Bi Bloggers community? I don't really have an online presence, but I feel that by supporting groups like this is a really tangible way for us to help make a difference
ReplyDeleteHi maevie -- your idea is a really good one. I sent an email to the people at Bisexual Movement Uganda, asking if they are able to set up a PayPal account that could take funds. I'll post back here when I hear back from them.
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