LBTQ – Trans & Intersex History Africa — Digital Archive https://transintersexhistory.africa/sw Watu wa Kiafrika, wapenda jinsia tofauti, na nyakati za kihistoria za watu wa pande mbili kupitia macho na sauti za wanaharakati Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:09:39 +0000 Swahili kwa saa 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://transintersexhistory.africa/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-cropped-TIHA-Logo_Black_1-32x32.png LBTQ – Trans & Intersex History Africa — Digital Archive https://transintersexhistory.africa/sw 32 32 14 December 2018 — Publication of a Report on the Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence Among Trans and LBQ Persons, Uganda https://transintersexhistory.africa/sw/14-december-2018-publication-of-a-report-on-the-prevalence-of-intimate-partner-violence-among-trans-and-lbq-persons-uganda/ Fri, 14 Dec 2018 13:02:00 +0000 https://transintersexhistory.africa/?p=6470 14 December 2018 — Publication of a Report on the Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence Among Trans and LBQ Persons, Uganda

On 14 December 2018, the report, ‘Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Among LBTQ/WSW Persons in Uganda’, was published by Fem Alliance Uganda (FEMA).

The report covered 6 districts (Kampala, Mbale, Malaba, Mbarara, Kasese and Lira) in all of the regions of Uganda and looks at IPV and mental health, the impact of alcohol and substance use, the adequacy of protection measures, and misconceptions regarding IPV. The final chapter focuses on consent and sexual violence, the value of informal support systems, access to services, strategic heterosexuality, the impact of alcohol and drug use, and mental health / suicidality.

The breakdown of the percentage of trans participants vs. LBQ participants per region is as follows:

  • Kampala: 10% of respondents were trans.
  • Mbale: 31%
  • Malaba: 3%
  • Lira: 18%
  • Kasese: 38%
  • Mbarara: 33%

Read the full report:

]]> 2012 — Fem Alliance Uganda (FEMA) Founded, Uganda https://transintersexhistory.africa/sw/2012-fem-alliance-uganda-fema-founded-uganda/ Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:51:00 +0000 https://transintersexhistory.africa/?p=6453 2012 — Fem Alliance Uganda (FEMA) Founded, Uganda

Founded in 2012 by Jay Mulucha and another activist*, Fem Alliance Uganda (FEMA) works primarily with lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer (LBTQ) persons and advocates for the rights, visibility, and inclusion of LBTQ persons through community empowerment, advocacy, and capacity building. The organisation was registered in 2012.

* Name withheld for safety reasons.

Maono

A stigma-free Uganda where LBTQ people can enjoy equal rights, human dignity, respect and social justice.

Dhamira

To promote human rights and restore the human dignity of LBTQ persons through education, personal development, advocacy and strategic partnerships.

FEMA Founder, Jay Mulucha, speaking at the AIDS 2022 Conference

Malengo

  • To increase knowledge, information and advocate for human rights of LBTQ persons within the community.
  • To promote a well-coordinated, inter-dependent and strong network of LBTQ membership.
  • To develop the institutional capacity of FEMA to be able to fulfill its mandate.
  • To establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key allies and partners.

Maeneo ya Kazi

  • Human rights advocacy.
  • Sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR)promotion and advocacy.
  • Economic empowerment.
  • Leadership development.
  • Mental health and psycho-social support.

Wasiliana

Barua pepe: femauganda@gmail.com
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Report: Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Among LBTQ/WSW Persons in Uganda

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