Kampala Key, Vulnerable and Priority Populations (KVP) News

Uganda is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The beauty is in three parameters: the people, the climate and nature. In fact she is known by the following monikers: Pearl, Gifted and Source of the Nile. Uganda the beautiful and bountiful Uganda is also known for putting up model social development initiatives. They put up one of the most aggressive fight against HIV under the able stewardship of His Excellency Dr. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.  But, prejudice toward those living with HIV, LGBTIQQ and other marginalized population groups is threatening to derail so many positive social development campaigns. The Seven Asks We hope that by ICASA 2021, Uganda will also be counted as one of the African countries where LGBTIQQ are: 1. Living and enjoying their right to life 2. Able to report to security agents cases of abuse and expect to be treated equally and fairly 3. Able to enjoy the freedoms that enhance beneficence 4. Able to continue and be re...

ICASA 2019, will be in Uganda. So, the LGBTIQQ will show case a country that renounces viciousness and hostilities. This is possible when: 1. LGBTIQQ Activists are able to provide a well organized front against HIV. 2. When LGBTIQQ are provided support to formulate strategic wellness plans that increase LGBTIQQ Participation in healthy living. 3. when LGBTIQQ are allowed to contribute to the wider societal quality of life. Andrew Green in an article titled:  " Uganda chosen to host Africa's biggest HIV conference amid LGBT crackdown ," makes the assertion that "activists are divided over whether the decision has given the country a free pass or presents an opportunity to push for change." ICASA is an opportunity in all its formulations and substance. It provides the opportunity to look into the existing plans where LGBTIQ+ have been empowered to make decisions as far as HIV/AIDS eradication goes in Uganda. It also provides opportunity for le...