You may or may not have already heard about the repressive and terrible legislation that is currently being debated in Uganda; the "Anti-Homosexuality Bill" is now in parliament. If passed it would result in the criminalization of all sexual acts between same gendered couples. The bill further stipulates that any organization promoting or "abating" homosexuality will lose it's license to operate in Uganda, and any individual who does "not report" a homosexual will be punished with a prison term.
Let's make a MESS:
M - Meet-up
E - Eat-up
S - Speak-up
S - Spread-out
Montreal, Canada, Demonstration: Saturday, October 31st @ 2:00pm, Berri Square.
It will be a costumed demonstration, the theme being "It is fun to dress up for a day, but no one should have to pretend for their whole life", and Halloween in general, "What is scarier then Frankenstein? The new Ugandan legislation".
We can hand out candy to passers-by with flyers attached and encourage them to sign a petition and to speak to others about this. We will have face painting, apple bobbing, a roller derby display, etc. It is aimed to be a fun event as well as informative. We will need to have speakers and education about homosexual rights and the challenges that are faced around the world. After the Speak-up we will encourage people to Spread-out; form groups and move through the city (public transit, etc.) informing people and getting signatures for the petition. Additionally, we will encourage people to take flyers and candy with them if they are heading to a Halloween party later that night.
What we need: Organizers!!
At this stage we need: flyers produced, candy donations, publicity, partner organizations, innovative ideas, press contacts, and a press release. Basically, we need help. We would like to reach out to as many communities as possible and ask them to get involved, so if you or your organization could donate time, help, or supplies that would be great.
What we need: Toronto organizers!!
We are hoping someone can pick this up and run a parallel demonstration. We can get you in contact with groups who might help out; let us know if you are interested and we will let you know what support has come up in your town].
Please contact me if you think you can help. This thing has to be put together pretty fast, and the more people working on it the better.
Contact: ProtestAntiHomosexualityLaw@gmail.com
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The worst parts of the bill, taken from the Sept 25th Draft:
The offence of homosexuality:
-A person who commits, or touches with the intention to commit, an offence of homosexuality shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for life.
Aggravated homosexuality:
-A person who commits the offence of Aggravated Homosexuality shall be liable on conviction to suffer death. Aggravated Homosexuality includes; when the offender is HIV positive, when the victim of the offence is a person with a disability, or when the offender is a serial offender.
Attempt to commit homosexuality:
-A person who attempts to commit the offence of homosexuality commits a felony and is liable to imprisonment of seven years.
-A person who attempts to commit the offence of aggravated homosexuality is liable on conviction to imprisonment for life.
Promotion of homosexuality:
-A person who funds or sponsors homosexuality, offers premises and other assets for purposes of homosexuality or promoting homosexuality, or uses electronic devices for purposes of homosexuality or promoting homosexuality commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of 100 million Shillings or imprisonment of a minimum of five years and a maximum of seven years or both fine and imprisonment.
-Where the offender is a corporate body or NGO, on conviction its certificate of registration shall be cancelled and the director or proprietor shall be liable to imprisonment for seven years.
Failure to disclose the offence:
-A person in authority, who being aware of the commission of any offence under this Act, omits to report the offence to the relevant authorities within twenty-four hours commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding 5 million Shillings or imprisonment not exceeding three years.
-A person who commits, or touches with the intention to commit, an offence of homosexuality shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for life.
Aggravated homosexuality:
-A person who commits the offence of Aggravated Homosexuality shall be liable on conviction to suffer death. Aggravated Homosexuality includes; when the offender is HIV positive, when the victim of the offence is a person with a disability, or when the offender is a serial offender.
Attempt to commit homosexuality:
-A person who attempts to commit the offence of homosexuality commits a felony and is liable to imprisonment of seven years.
-A person who attempts to commit the offence of aggravated homosexuality is liable on conviction to imprisonment for life.
Promotion of homosexuality:
-A person who funds or sponsors homosexuality, offers premises and other assets for purposes of homosexuality or promoting homosexuality, or uses electronic devices for purposes of homosexuality or promoting homosexuality commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of 100 million Shillings or imprisonment of a minimum of five years and a maximum of seven years or both fine and imprisonment.
-Where the offender is a corporate body or NGO, on conviction its certificate of registration shall be cancelled and the director or proprietor shall be liable to imprisonment for seven years.
Failure to disclose the offence:
-A person in authority, who being aware of the commission of any offence under this Act, omits to report the offence to the relevant authorities within twenty-four hours commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding 5 million Shillings or imprisonment not exceeding three years.