VOICED : Uganda cerca de aprobar ley anti-gay

Uganda is moving forward with an anti-gay law despite international criticism. The law, supported by the president and the ethics minister, criminalizes homosexuality and imposes life imprisonment for repeat offenders. The minister controversially claims that homosexuality is not innate and can be changed. Homophobia is widespread in Uganda, with increased arrests and threats against the LGBTQ+ community. Although a death penalty clause was removed, the law remains harsh.

What is the main focus of Uganda's proposed law discussed in the video?

• To support international human rights

• To criminalize homosexuality

• To promote LGBTQ+ rights

• To encourage religious freedom

How does the Ugandan ethics minister compare homosexuality in his statement?

• As a form of expression

• As a cultural tradition

• As a natural condition

• As similar to drug addiction

What has been the impact of the proposed law on the LGBTQ+ community in Uganda?

• Decreased homophobia

• Increased arrests and threats

• No significant change

• Increased acceptance and support

What significant change was made to the anti-gay law in December?

• Legalization of same-sex marriage

• Removal of the death penalty clause

• Increased penalties for drug use

• Introduction of the death penalty

Despite the removal of the death penalty clause, what is the current stance of the law?

• It supports religious freedom

• It encourages international cooperation

• It maintains a radical stance against homosexuality

• It promotes LGBTQ+ rights