Radio Buddu and the Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill
This case looks at the challenges of reporting on homosexuality in a society with complicated attitudes toward the issue. In September 2009, a Ugandan member of Parliament tabled a bill that called for the criminalization of homosexual acts and the death sentence for “aggravated homosexuality.” Moses Walugembe, a news anchor and talk show host in rural Uganda, wanted to host a show exploring the pros and cons of the bill.
Case number:
AKU-13-0007.0
Category:
Journalism Cases
Topics:
Journalism ethics, human rights reporting
Teaching resources:
Epilogue,
Teaching note