Uganda: Free Wendy Faith and Diana Denise
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Two young women in Uganda, were arrested after allegedly kissing in public. Under Uganda’s harsh Anti Homosexuality act, they face life in prison.

Wendy Faith, 22, and Diana Denise, 21, are currently behind bars in Arua, a city in north-western Uganda.

The two young women were arrested after police raided their rented room. According to local authorities, they were reported by members of the community and accused of engaging in same-sex intimacy, including allegedly kissing each other in public.

Under Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, people accused of same-sex relations can face life imprisonment.

This means two young women could spend the rest of their lives in prison simply for showing affection.

For Wendy Faith and Diana Denise, the consequences are immediate and terrifying.  Being detained exposes them to stigma, mistreatment, and coercive practices while in custody. Their safety and future are at risk.

No one should face arrest, prison, or violence simply for who they are or for expressing affection. Laws should protect people’s dignity and safety – not punish them for it.

Right now, Wendy Faith and Diana Denise need urgent support.

Please sign the petition and call on Ugandan authorities to review their detention and ensure their immediate release.

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To The Ugandan Government and The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs:

We are deeply concerned about the arrest and detention of Wendy Faith and Diana Denise in Arua.

Two young women are currently in custody after being accused of same-sex intimacy. Under Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, they could face life imprisonment.

We urge the Ugandan authorities to ensure that both Wendy Faith and Diana Denise are treated with dignity and in full accordance with Uganda’s legal obligations and international human rights standards.

In particular, we call on you to: 

- Ensure their immediate safety and protection from mistreatment while in custody.
- Guarantee prompt access to legal counsel and full due process.
- Urgently review their detention conditions, avoid subjecting the suspects to conversion therapies against their will,  and consider their immediate release, particularly given the non-violent nature of the allegations.

No one should face detention, abuse, or life-altering punishment simply for personal relationships or expressions of affection.

We urge you to address this case with fairness, restraint, and respect for the dignity and rights of all involved.

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