Happy Pride Month! May this month be filled with love, joy, compassion, and a celebration of our vibrant, diverse community. #PrideMonth

Living in a country with laws that violate our human rights is a huge challenge. Cheers to everyone still standing, still fighting for a better place to live.

#thowbackthursday “If am going to move around, I have to be with a friend or let somebody know where am going” Twelve years ago this was a reality of being LGBTQ in Uganda- deeply challenging and dangerous. That was the period when MP David Bahati introduced the Anti-

Today we celebrate you! Your ability to lead with resilience and genuine kindness has created not only a positive and lasting bond among us but also a supportive work environment. May your special day be filled with the same love and joy you bring to SMUG. We love you ❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Impact isn’t only what can be counted — it’s also what can be felt. With this new report, SMUG is redefining how we measure progress in Uganda’s LGBTIQ+ movement. ‘How Change Happens’ is a bold call to honor lived realities, resilience, and resistance.🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Celebrating 22 Years! What an incredible 22 years it has been. Today is not just a birthday, it is a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of community building and persistent pursuit of justice. As we blow out 22 candles, we look forward to continuing our commission,

A new report has been launched: How change happens. A powerful resource that captures key reflections, lessons, and strategies shaping our movement.  This report is a collective voice of many in the movement and an invitation for the Uganda’s LGBTIQ+ movement to collectively

🚨 FINAL CALL! 🚨 If you haven’t reserved your slot yet, this is your last chance. We are closing reservations very soon. 📌 Don’t wait ..Reserve your slot now; forms.gle/eSfuCYoQdzzYGv… #BreakTheSilence #MenstrualJustice #LBQCommunity #SAYNOTOHOMOPHOBIA | SMUG🏳️‍🌈 Kuchu Times Media Group | KTMG

Great News!🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ UN renews crucial human rights expert mandate on sexual orientation and gender identity. The Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) will now be able to continue the work

Happy International Non-Binary People’s Day 💜💜 A day to affirm, celebrate and uplift those living beyond the gender binary.. “To all non-binary people in Uganda — you are not alone. You are loved. You are powerful. You belong.” #nonbinary

Finally, it happened! The first-ever LBQ Menstrual Health Summit in the Global South was a groundbreaking moment for centering LBQ voices in the fight for menstrual justice. It was a bold, inclusive space where LBQ womxn came together for honest conversations about menstrual

We were honoured to present our oral abstract at #IAS2025: “Impact of the Anti-Homosexuality Act on HIV Service Delivery in Uganda: Evidence from Community-Led Monitoring.” Our data from 320 public health facilities and 50 drop-in centres shows the 2023 AHA has had devastating

I don’t need validation — I need liberation. I speak for every gay Ugandan forced into silence, for every soul denied the right to exist. If AI, tech, and power aren’t standing with us, they’re standing in the way. We are unerasable. We are undeniable. And we’re not backing down.

⏳ Only 2 DAYS TO GO! ⏳ Join Us for our civic engagement X Space We are creating space to amplify the voices of LBQ womxn in Uganda’s civic and political landscape. This timely discussion will explore the role of womxn in civic participation, unpack the road to the 2026

Top Caribbean court strikes down a colonial-era law in St. Lucia that banned gay sex - ABC News via ABC News - abcnews.go.com/International/…

“To argue that LGBTQ+ rights are incompatible with African culture is to oversimplify African culture while ignoring history. Ironically, while these laws are framed as defending sovereignty or traditional values, they may weaken the very systems that could improve the nation’s

Elections 2026: what do they mean for marginalized communities? A society cannot call itself truly democratic if some of its citizens are criminalized simply for being who they are. All of this is made worse by the way LGBTQ+ Ugandans are repeatedly scapegoated in public

Happy 50th birthday to one of our founding members. We wish you a splendid birthday today, and many more joyful years ahead of you. We love you 🏳️‍⚧️❤️.