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De BalieKRIK journalist Stevan Dojčinović on the fight against corruption in Serbia, with Thijs Reuten and Antoaneta DimitrovaSerbia is struggling with large-scale corruption. Discontent with president Aleksandar Vučić’s government is growing, and student protests are becoming increasingly larger. Investigative journalist Stevan Dojčinović talks about the ongoing struggle against corruption and the fight for a transparent democracy, along with GroenLinks/PvdA Member of the European Parliament Thijs Reuten and Professor Comparative Governance Antoaneta Dimitrova.For weeks, tens of thousands of people in Serbia have been taking to the streets to protest against corruption within the Serbian government. The student-led protest movement was boosted by farmers, actors and educators, in the most recent show o...2025-02-231h 43
Far From HomeWorld Reacts to TrumpAs I spent time abroad over the past few months in the lead-up to the American presidential election, I was struck by how often news and politics from back home seemed to be on the minds of all the locals I met. It’s like no matter how far away I went, it was impossible to escape! On this episode I reflect on how important what happens in the United States is to people the rest of the world, and we hear from people in Poland, Haiti, Lebanon, Iran, India, Afghanistan, Puerto Rico, and Uganda about what the election of...2024-12-1225 min
Far From HomeWorld Reacts to TrumpAs I spent time abroad over the past few months in the lead-up to the American presidential election, I was struck by how often news and politics from back home seemed to be on the minds of all the locals I met. It’s like no matter how far away I went, it was impossible to escape! On this episode I reflect on how important what happens in the United States is to people the rest of the world, and we hear from people in Poland, Haiti, Lebanon, Iran, India, Afghanistan, Puerto Rico, and Uganda about what the election of Do...2024-12-1225 min
100 Most Influential Gay Personalities of All TimeFrank MugishaFrank Mugisha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-08-1501 min
Outright Proud PodcastFrank Mugisha on Uganda's Anti Homosexuality Act of 2023On this episode of the Outright Proud Podcast, we're joined by a leading voice in the fight for LGBTQ rights in Uganda, one of Time's 100 most influential people of 2024, and executive director at Sexual Minorities Uganda - advocate Frank Mugisha. Listen in as we scrutinize Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2023 and explore its implications.2024-05-1425 min
A Shot in the Arm PodcastUganda’s Legalized Persecution of LGBTQ+ / Personal & Public Health ThreatsRecorded in June 2023, Yvette Raphael and Ben Plumley catch up with Dr. Frank Mugisha, a leading Ugandan advocate at the forefront of the fight against the country’s persecution of the LGBTQ+ community. After the Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill became law in Uganda, Frank explains the direct threats to the safety of the LGBTQ+ Ugandans and their supporters. He points to the outsize funding and influence of Western, particularly North American, right-wing Christian evangelists. The conversation serves, not only as an insight into the growing anti-rights movement that targets women’s as well as LGBTQ+ rights, but also a call to act...2024-02-1853 min
The Documentary PodcastHeart and Soul: Follow God, not the peopleBrought up in a devout Catholic family in the suburbs of Kampala, Frank Mugisha knew that something was different about him even as a small boy. He was gay, although in those days he had no words for it. Growing up, he was subjected to conversion therapy, and his family took him to traditional healers to try and change his orientation. When all his prayers for God to “make him like his friends” went unanswered, Frank gradually came out to family and close friends. He started an organisation to help other LGBTQ+ people. Frank tells Mike Wooldridge why, despite the...2023-12-0127 min
The CosmopolitanHow American Radicalism Inspired the Most Homophobic Law on Earth Podcast: The Final Service (LS 46 · TOP 1% what is this?)Episode: How American Radicalism Inspired the Most Homophobic Law on EarthPub date: 2023-11-13Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThis year, Uganda enacted one of the harshest anti-LGBT+ laws in the world, making homosexuality punishable by death. Ugandan Human Rights activist Dr. Frank Mugisha joins Ray Suarez to share how American Christian evangelicals radicalized the East African country, and how the fight for human rights has turned deadly. Guest: 2023-11-2128 min
The Final ServiceHow American Radicalism Inspired the Most Homophobic Law on EarthThis year, Uganda enacted one of the harshest anti-LGBT+ laws in the world, making homosexuality punishable by death. Ugandan Human Rights activist Dr. Frank Mugisha joins Ray Suarez to share how American Christian evangelicals radicalized the East African country, and how the fight for human rights has turned deadly. Guest: Dr. Frank Mugisha, Ugandan LGBT advocate and Executive Director of Sexual Minorities Uganda Host: Ray Suarez If you appreciate this episode and want to support the work we do, please...2023-11-1328 minThe Final ServiceHow American Radicalism Inspired the Most Homophobic Law on EarthThis year, Uganda enacted one of the harshest anti-LGBT+ laws in the world, making homosexuality punishable by death. Ugandan Human Rights activist Dr. Frank Mugisha joins Ray Suarez to share how American Christian evangelicals radicalized the East African country, and how the fight for human rights has turned deadly. Guest: Dr. Frank Mugisha, Ugandan LGBT advocate and Executive Director of Sexual Minorities Uganda Host: Ray Suarez If you appreciate this episode and want to support the work we do, please...2023-11-1328 min
CIVICUS VoicesLGBTQI+ rights in AfricaSignificant strides have been made across the globe in recognising and upholding the rights of sexual minorities, but despite these successes, the past year has also seen major setbacks when it comes to LGBTQI+ rights. This episode talks to human rights defenders from across the African continent, where anti-rights sentiments and regressive legislation is gaining ground.We talk to Executive Director of Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG), Frank Mugisha, who is an openly gay activist in a country that recently passed what is widely considered the harshest anti-homosexuality laws in the world.Also from Uganda, human...2023-11-0223 min
Nothing is ForeignLGBTQ+ Ugandans fight for survivalAbout two weeks ago, Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni approved one of the world's toughest anti-LGBTQ laws, despite the U.S. government and the United Nations calling the legislation a violation of universal human rights. Advocates on the ground have called it state-sponsored homophobia and transphobia.
Same-sex relations have been criminalized in Uganda for years, and a similar law from 2014 was struck down. This new law goes much further.
For example, the death penalty would be imposed for the transmission of HIV/AIDS through gay sex. A 20-year sentence would be recommended if a Ugandan was found guilty of "promoting" homosexuality.
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This Way Out: The International LGBTQ Radio MagazineUganda’s Anti-Homosexuality ReduxVeteran Ugandan LGBTQ activist Frank Mugisha lobbies for support against the world’s most draconian legislation, an infamous measure that’s been circulating in various forms for more than a decade (interviewed by Amy Goodman of Democracy Now!).
Plus: U.S. President Joe Biden serves humor at White House Correspondents Dinner.
And in NewsWrap: Hungarian President Katalin Novák vetoes an Orban-backed bill bill that allows citizens to report same-gender couples with children, Tokyo Rainbow Pride returns to press the Japanese government on marriage equality, NBA Miami hero Dwayne Wade has left Florida for his trans daughter’s safety, Disney Company...2023-05-0228 minThis Way Out: The International LGBTQ Radio MagazineUganda’s Anti-Homosexuality ReduxVeteran Ugandan LGBTQ activist Frank Mugisha lobbies for support against the world’s most draconian legislation, an infamous measure that’s been circulating in various forms for more than a decade (interviewed by Amy Goodman of Democracy Now!).
Plus: U.S. President Joe Biden serves humor at White House Correspondents Dinner.
And in NewsWrap: Hungarian President Katalin Novák vetoes an Orban-backed bill bill that allows citizens to report same-gender couples with children, Tokyo Rainbow Pride returns to press the Japanese government on marriage equality, NBA Miami hero Dwayne Wade has left Florida for his trans daughter’s safety, Disney Company...2023-05-0228 min
Tonight with Andrew MarrBank of England raises interest rates again.The Bank of England has decided to raise the interest rate after inflation rose this month rather than fall at is widely expected to. This comes at a time when the financial system has bit slightly wobbled by the failure of the Silicon Valley Back. What consequence could this decision have on the economy and households - and on inflation itself? Former Bank of England Deputy Governor Sir Charlie Bean and Labour MP John McDonnell join the programme. The Ugandan Parliament has passed a law that will criminalise being LGBTQ+. The legislation could jail anyone who identifies...2023-03-2349 min
Deep Dive with ShawnGreatest Hit: Frank Mugisha - Being Gay and Under Threat of Death in Uganda**On January 24, 2023, Pope Francis stated in an interview with the AP that being a homosexual is not a crime. This reminded me of a conversation that I had in October of 2022 with Dr. Frank Mugisha of Uganda about being gay and also Catholic. Today, Deep Dive is re-visiting that conversation. **Today I’m talking to Dr. Frank Mugisha. He is the Executive Director of SMUG – which stands for Sexual Minorities Uganda, a support and advocacy organization for queer Ugandans that was recently shut down by the Uganda government. For his work, Frank was awarded the Robert F. Kenn...2023-02-1048 minDeep Dive with ShawnFrank Mugisha - Being Gay and Under Threat of Death in UgandaToday I’m talking to Dr. Frank Mugisha. He is the Executive Director of SMUG – which stands for Sexual Minorities Uganda, a support and advocacy organization for queer Ugandans that was recently shut down by the Uganda government. For his work, Frank was awarded the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award and the Rafto Prize in 2011. In 2014, he was a nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize. In 2017, he was listed as one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s Greatest Leaders. And, this year, 2022, he was awarded the Civil Rights Defender of the Year Award. In Uganda, gay sex is ill...2022-10-0748 min
Africa DailyHow safe is the internet for gay people in Africa?Tanzania’s Information Minister Nape Nnauye has warned against the dissemination of online messages, cartoons and short videos which he claims promote same-sex relationships. He said anyone posting such messages risked prosecution. And it’s not just Tanzania. In Kenya and Uganda gay people have been harassed, bullied and threatened online. In today’s Africa Daily, Ferdinand Omondi speaks to James, Executive Director of LGBT Voice Tanzania and Frank Mugisha, a Human Rights advocate in Uganda whose fight for rights of the LGBTQ community earned him a Nobel Peace Prize nomination.2022-09-2117 min
Les nouveaux MandelaFrank Mugisha, militant ougandais de la cause LGBTdurée : 00:03:55 - Les nouveaux Mandela - Ils se dressent dans l’époque pour défendre les droits humains. Portraits de militants tentant, à leur échelle, de remettre le monde à l’endroit. Cette semaine, Frank Mugisha, militant LGBT ougandais, où être homosexuel se paye très cher : passage à tabac dans la rue, prison, torture.2022-07-3103 min
ТЕРМОДИНАМИКА5 minutes w/ Mugisha Frank🌍 Mugisha Frank is an inspiring free-spirited performance artist, who is vising Toplocentrala on 04-06 May with ROYALTY BG TOUR 2022, an African Dance Workshop and an African Yoga Class.
♨️ Toplocentrala is on Facebook & Instagram, the program and everything about the Center is on the site!
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Юлиана Динева Здравей, Мугиша!
Мугиша Франк Здрасти, здрасти!
ЮД Разкажи ни повече за себе си.
МФ Казвам се Мугиша Франк и съм роден в Руанда, където живея, и съм израснал в Уганда, Кампала, където също живея. Живея в Източна Африка. През 2015 г. получих възможност да живея в България за 10 месеца и тък срещнах много прекрасни хора. Танцувах много, очевидно. Така че съм много благодарен, че ще представям в София, един град, който е специален за мен.
ЮД Защо задължително да сложим ROYALTY в месечния ни календар?
МФ Не знам дали за този месец единствено, мисля, че е задължително да се гледа всеки ден от календара. В момента сме май месец. Предишният месец беше възпоменанието в Руанда. През 1994 г. имаше геноцид и април е месецът, в който почитаме онези хора, които загинаха в геноцида. Да го играя в това време е изключително специално, то е отвъд просто изпълнение. Нещо повече е – ние също така отдаваме присъствие на много хора, които не могат да бъдат сред нас днес, в този живот и в плът и кръв. Като цяло мисля, че това е представление, което говори на всеки човек, на всеки индивид, където и да се намират. Мисля, че е изключително специално, че се случва.
Спектакъла предпочитам да го нарека ритуал, защото той е било такъв. Създадохме го през 2019 г. със СиДжей Суит в САЩ, в Северна Каролина. И това е театър, който дава най-вече яснота и възможност на тялото да си спомни, защото, знаете ли, идвам от място, което е било колонизирано, затова работата ми е силно обвързана с разясняване на всички тези неща, които бяха говорени с намерението да ни потискат, да ни карат да се чувстваме по-малко. Моята работа наистина е свързана с опита човек да се завърне към древните начини на живот, към този прост, непосредствен начин на живот на нашите предци. Това произведение възвръща усещането за тези неща и знанието, че в себе си всеки има велика личност, силен дух. И вътре във всеки има едно царство, което му е предадено от предците, оттам идва заглавието ROYALTY. Така че става въпрос за откриването на вътрешната царствена природа, затова че независимо от всичко всеки е цар или царица и заслужава да присъства тук, колкото всички останали.
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2022-05-0206 min
Busy Being BlackFrank Mugisha and Lady Phyll – Live at Black Tech Fest 2021Phyll Opoku-Gyimah and Frank Mugisha are two powerhouse LGBTQ human rights activists. Phyll, who has been a guest on the show before, is the co-founder and executive director of UK Black Pride, Europe’s largest pride celebration for LGBTQ people of colour, and the executive director of Kaleidoscope Trust, the UK-based charity working to uphold the human rights of LGBTQ people across the Commonwealth. She became widely known as Lady Phyll, after she turned down an MBE from the Queen, to protest the UK’s colonial impact and legacies. Frank Mugisha is a Ugandan LGBTQ activist. He’s the f...2021-12-0128 min
The Good Fight, with Ben WiklerVIDEO: Kickstarter for Good Fight, Year Two. Featuring Al Franken.Want more Good Fight magic in the world? This is the moment to help, at tgf.fm/ks. We're running a Kickstarter campaign to raise $100,000 for our second year of shows, and we're already halfway there—but if we don't raise $50,000 more in the next seven days, it all disappears.
Chip in now, and then read this special message from Ben Wikler: Seven reasons to back The Good Fight.
1. Our guests should be household names.
Frank Mugisha is the leading gay rights activist—in Uganda. Sister Simone Campbell is a powerhouse lobbyist... nun. Jose Antonio Vargas won his Pulitzer Prize at...2015-01-3004 min
The Good Fight, with Ben Wikler14: This interview is illegal in UgandaIn Uganda, under the new anti-gay law, you—you reading this now—would almost certainly be a criminal. Know gay people, but don't report them? Prison. "Promote homosexuality" by posting on Facebook or Twitter about gay rights, or doing an interview for a podcast? Prison. Gay yourself? Life sentence.
But Frank Mugisha, an openly gay activist for equality, isn't leaving. And his allies, in Uganda and around the world, aren't giving up either.
In this episode, through interviews with Frank and with Andre Banks, who runs the global advocacy group All Out, we tell the story...2014-03-1440 min
Utenriksmagasinet MirUtenriksmagasinet Mir - RaftoRaftoprisen er 25 i år i år. Dette markerer Utenriksmagasinet Mir med en sending om Raftoprisen hvor blandt annet har snakket med årets vinner Frank Mugisha2011-11-1000 min
rabble radioThe activists, Pride and the G20Queer honourees give their awards back to Pride Toronto over the banning of the term Israeli-apartheid, pre-G20 African activists speak out on celebrity activism, and coming out in Uganda where Pride is no party. Queer activists should be able to stand up for human rights. James Loney talks about why he is giving back his Fearless Award to Pride Toronto. Pride is political and Pride Toronto should not dictate what politics are not allowed. Jane Farrow talks about why she is refusing the title of Honoured Dyke in the 2010 Toronto Pride March. Last...2010-06-2230 min