Homophobia




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Gays in Africa

Africa  is a poor and conservative continent. Many leaders do not accept change, so their people are not as free as they are supposed to be.

There are many phobias (extreme or irrational fear of something). In the spotlight are those that discriminate against other people. Those would be Xenophobia and Homophobia. Almost all African countries deal with these differently. Some governments are very extreme.

Recently Uganda proposed a  bill for a death penalty for all homosexuals. Ugandan leader had assured the clergy that they do not have to fear for they will take care of everything.

In 2008 Gambian leader gave gay people a day to vacate the country. He  promised "stricter laws than Iran" and that if anyone is found to be gay in Gambia they will "cut off the head".The speech was condemned by  Gay rights activist .

Killing people for their sexual preferences undermines human rights. Many churches support these killings as they say being gay is against God.

South Africa is the only country that lawfully accepts homosexuality. This does not mean that they are completely free. Homophobia is still there as crimes are committed to these people like corrective rape.

 Gay people are still living in fear and some are scared to even come out fearing backlashes from their communities.