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Pride Month: USA committed to end violence against LGBTIQ community

by Bustop TV News

By Kimberly Rukweza 

AS the world commemorates Pride month, the United States of America has pledged commitment to end violence and stigmatization against the LGBTIQ community lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, intersex and queer)

 

Pride Month is a month, typically June, dedicated to celebration and commemoration of LGBTIQ pride. Pride Month began after the Stone wall riots , a series of gay liberation protests in 1969, and has since spread outside of the United States. Modern-day Pride Month both honors the movement for LGBTIQ rights.

 

Posting on micro-blogging site Twitter, The United States Embassy in Zimbabwe S also pledged commitment to end the criminalisation of homosexuality around the world.

 

“We celebrate the beginning of Pride Month and recognize those who advocate for equal rights for all #LGBTQI+ people in Zimbabwe.

 

“The work to end violence, criminalization, and stigma against LGBTQI+ persons remain central to the U.S.’ commitment to human rights around the world.” reads the Tweet.

 

The US Embassy’s remarks came shortly after Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed a harsh bill against homosexuality into law.

 

The Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023, which was introduced in Uganda’s Parliament in early March, calls for the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality,” which is defined as cases of same-sex relations involving people who are HIV positive as well as with minors and other categories of vulnerable people.

Anyone else who engages in gay sex could face life imprisonment if convicted, while anyone caught trying to have same-sex relations could face up to 10 years in prison.

 

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