| ID | 131098 |
| Title Proper | Homophobic legislation and its impact on human security |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Makofane, Keletso ; Beck, Jack ; Lubensky, Micah ; Ayala, George |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Despite sustained opposition, legislation criminalising homosexuality persists and threatens human security in Africa in numerous ways. This paper explores the circumstances around the enactment of new anti-homosexual legislation in Nigeria and Uganda, examining five categories of insecurity faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in the context of these laws: physical violence; extortion and blackmail; arbitrary arrest and detention; displacement from home; and loss of work. |
| `In' analytical Note | African Security Review Vol. 23, No.2; Jun 2014: p.186-195 |
| Journal Source | African Security Review Vol. 23, No.2; Jun 2014: p.186-195 |
| Key Words | LGBT ; Security ; Uganda ; Nigeria ; Homosexuality ; Criminalisation |