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Take Action: Stop the Anti-Gay Movement in Uganda!
Stop the anti-gay movement in Uganda!
Goal: 15,000
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Progress: 1,644
Sponsored by: The Hunger Site
It's an unfortunate reality, but homophobia still runs rampant in every corner of the world. While progress has been made in some places and in some ways, many individuals still face persecution daily and often fear for their lives simply because of their sexual orientation.
An anti-homosexuality bill is currently being debated in Uganda, where same-sex relations is widely condemned. The initial bill called for the death penalty for homosexual individuals; the new, reintroduced bill has eliminated the death penalty stipulation but indicates a harsh prison sentence.
Urge the UN Human Rights Council to intervene in Uganda, to help end homophobia and to begin promoting tolerance and acceptance.
Dear United Nations Human Rights Council members:
I cannot stand by while homosexual individuals in Uganda are being persecuted due to homophobia — and you shouldn't either.
A bill is in discussions in Uganda that would require jail time for a person who is found to be homosexual. A previous bill suggested they should be punished by facing the death penalty.
Recognition of sexuality isn't a choice that should be governed within states or countries — rather, tolerance of sexuality needs to be mandated for the whole world. Uganda — or any country for that matter — should not be allowed to make the decision that all homosexuals be punished. It's simply a human rights issue, and that's where you come in.
I am writing to ask that you send members from the Human Rights Council to work with the Ugandan government, helping educate them on tolerance and acceptance as well as foster a new view toward homosexuality. You cannot stand by idly while more innocent people are persecuted.
Thank you for your time.
Petition Signatures
May 12, 2013
Mary Thomas
May 11, 2013
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May 11, 2013
Tori Dickson
May 10, 2013
breanna sylvia
May 7, 2013
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May 5, 2013
Charlotte de Marigny
May 4, 2013
Alma Pulido
May 4, 2013
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May 4, 2013
Mary Palmer
May 3, 2013
Maryse Savard
May 2, 2013
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Apr 29, 2013
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Apr 29, 2013
Jeanmarie Thompson
Apr 28, 2013
ebreia guimaraes
Apr 27, 2013
carol kesssler
U,N. rights council members, to help stop intolerance toward homosexuals and homophobia in nations and in Ugandan as soon as possible.
Apr 27, 2013
Karolina Kunka
Apr 26, 2013
Rafael Rodríguez García
Apr 25, 2013
Janice Elton
Apr 25, 2013
Hillary Tietsworth
Apr 25, 2013
Madison Vick
Sign people! people are people no matter who they are or what they are! wouldn't you want someone to stand up for you? well do the same for them!
Apr 25, 2013
Kate Brotherton
Apr 25, 2013
Nola Rankin
Apr 25, 2013
Barbara Policriti
Apr 25, 2013
Lynn Allen
Apr 25, 2013
James Berkheimer
Apr 25, 2013
Llewelyn LaVista
Apr 24, 2013
Richard Bosboom
Apr 24, 2013
rhonda lawford
Apr 23, 2013
June Wing
Apr 22, 2013
Rosa Pastrana Saucedo
Apr 21, 2013
Catherine Matte
Apr 20, 2013
Stacey Calvert
Apr 20, 2013
Cat Gabriel
Apr 19, 2013
tara ebrahimian
Apr 18, 2013
Dora Medina
Apr 18, 2013
DIANE KILPACK
Apr 17, 2013
Judy Martz
Apr 17, 2013
Margaret Polino
Apr 17, 2013
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Apr 17, 2013
Emily Irvine
Apr 15, 2013
Ann Bushnell
A person is a person - your country is moving forward with recognition and education for more of your citizens - this is one more area for the whole planet (the US too!) to recognize as equality for all!!
Apr 15, 2013
Cynthia Ballard
Apr 15, 2013
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Apr 15, 2013
Agata Trafas
Apr 13, 2013
Mark Parsley
Though as a citizen of the United States I have little room to criticize, I advise the government of Uganda to be SMARTER than we were/are.
Apr 13, 2013
R. Stepanik
Apr 11, 2013
Maria dels Àngels Beltran
Apr 10, 2013
Sherry Davidoff
Apr 8, 2013
Meiju Lehtiniitty
Apr 8, 2013
Nicolás Gaete
