• About Us
  • Careers
  • Brand Partnerships
TFI Official Merchandise
TFI English
TFI हिन्दी
Saturday, June 10, 2023
TFIGlobal
TFIGlobal
Right Arm. Round the World. FAST.
No Result
View All Result
  • Premium
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean
  • Premium
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean
TFIGlobal
TFIGlobal
No Result
View All Result

American corporate giants are now threatening Uganda over LGBTQ law

Michael Mahanta by Michael Mahanta
March 31, 2023
in Africa, Geopolitics
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
American corporate giants are now threatening Uganda over LGBTQ law
116
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Uganda LGBTQ law: The storm surrounding Uganda anti-LGBTQ law is far from over. The law, which prohibits the identification as LGBTQ in Uganda, was passed in record time in parliament and has faced condemnation from international organizations and Western nations. Although the bill is awaiting President Museveni’s signature, the US previously warned of potential sanctions against Uganda if the bill became law. Meanwhile, the United Nations urged Uganda to block the “worst in the world” anti-LGBTQ bill, as proposed laws in Uganda could result in death and life imprisonment for some LGBTQ crimes. With the bill now facing strong international backlash, including from the UN and the US, corporate giants have also joined the chorus, urging Uganda to reconsider.

LGBTQ law: Will Uganda backtrack?

According to a report, a coalition of international companies, including Google and Microsoft, denounced the anti-LGBTQ legislation passed by Uganda. The Open for Business coalition stated that the legislation, which criminalizes identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, would hinder investment flows and deter tourists.

Also Read

We Can’t decide who’s more racist: Quebec or Justin Trudeau

Gayness will be the end of Justin Trudeau

(Source: CNN)

Uganda’s bill imposes the death penalty for those who commit so-called aggravated homosexuality, defined as same-sex relations with people under the age of 18 or when the perpetrator is HIV positive, among other categories. Furthermore, the coalition has taken issue with the bill’s provision that requires companies to report those suspected of being LGBTQ, which would put them “in an impossible situation,” according to Yvonne Muthoni, the coalition’s country director in neighboring Kenya. Muthoni added, “Either they violate the LGBTQ law in Uganda or they go against international standards of corporate responsibility, as well as human rights laws of the countries in which they are headquartered.”

Read More: President Museveni’s anti-West stance: Uganda defies international pressure to scrap Anti-LGBTQ bill

The coalition argues that anti-LGBTQ discrimination carries significant economic costs. According to a 2019 study conducted by the coalition, Kenya loses up to 1.7% of its GDP annually as a result of such discrimination.

Considering that Google, Mastercard, Unilever, Standard Chartered, PwC, and Deloitte, all members of the coalition, have operations in Uganda, the anti-LGBTQ laws in the country may also affect the economy. However, many African countries do not take kindly to such “interference” over the LGBTQ issue, and leaders in countries like Uganda consider it a foreign import.

Corporate giants say anti-LGBT law would hurt Uganda's economy | Reuters

The speaker of Parliament in Ghana, for instance, has criticized US Vice President Kamala Harris for advocating LGBTQ rights in Ghana. He argued that her speech on the matter devalues the people and the country. Uganda shares similar sentiments on the matter. It is thus premature to predict whether Uganda will backtrack on the bill awaiting its President’s signature, considering its potential economic damage, or whether it will stand firm on the bill and dismiss the coalition’s appeal as another attempt to interfere in its internal affairs.

Read More: Why is the west forcing Kenya and Uganda to accept LGBTQ

Tags: GhanaGoogleKamala HarrislgbtqMicrosoftmuseveniUganda
ShareTweetSend
Previous Post

 NATO has the most peculiar tool against Putin and it’s not a missile

Next Post

Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Also Read

Now there are clear proofs that it is not Ukraine’s war but US’s

Now there are clear proofs that it is not Ukraine’s war but US’s

June 9, 2023
How was BRICS formed and why is it yet to achieve its true potential

How was BRICS formed and why is it yet to achieve its true potential

June 8, 2023
5 things to know about the poorest country in Europe

5 things to know about the poorest country in Europe

June 8, 2023
Confirmed! It was Zelensky’s Sinister Plot to Destroy the Kakhovka Dam

Confirmed! It was Zelensky’s Sinister Plot to Destroy the Kakhovka Dam

June 7, 2023
Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms of use and Privacy Policy.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
11th July: The date set by Victoria Nuland for WWIII

11th July: The date set by Victoria Nuland for WWIII

May 31, 2023
Trudeau showers $1.3 bn to his employees for under performing

Trudeau showers $1.3 bn to his employees for under performing

June 9, 2023
Of flagrance and fellatios: Trudeau’s dark stint as a school teacher

Of flagrance and fellatios: Trudeau’s dark stint as a school teacher

June 6, 2023
Its Official: Biden is waving white flag against Iran

Its Official: Biden is waving white flag against Iran

June 2, 2023
Can’t Blame China! Trudeau finds a new scapegoat in India for his personal slip ups

Can’t Blame China! Trudeau finds a new scapegoat in India for his personal slip ups

June 7, 2023
Trudeau showers $1.3 bn to his employees for under performing

Trudeau showers $1.3 bn to his employees for under performing

June 9, 2023
Rotten or no food, at double the price for Ukrainian troops- a massive scam

Rotten or no food, at double the price for Ukrainian troops- a massive scam

June 9, 2023
Now there are clear proofs that it is not Ukraine’s war but US’s

Now there are clear proofs that it is not Ukraine’s war but US’s

June 9, 2023
How was BRICS formed and why is it yet to achieve its true potential

How was BRICS formed and why is it yet to achieve its true potential

June 8, 2023
An Ursula vs Meloni war has broken out and Meloni seems to be winning this one

An Ursula vs Meloni war has broken out and Meloni seems to be winning this one

June 8, 2023
Youtube Twitter Facebook
TFIGlobal
  • About us
  • Contact Us
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy Policy

©2023 - TFI MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

No Result
View All Result
  • Premium
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean

©2023 - TFI MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

Follow us on Twitter

and never miss an insightful take by the TFIGlobal team

Follow @tfiglobal
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. View our Privacy and Cookie Policy.