Icebreakers Uganda

We work towards a Uganda of total justice devoid of discrimination based on sexual orientation and free of HIV/AIDS and its disastrous effects.

Where we work

Kampala

About us

Icebreakers Uganda is a care and support organization formed in 2004 that caters for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) – Ugandans 18 years and over – who are ‘coming out’, as well as men and women who are already ‘out’, or having feelings of loneliness or isolation due to their sexuality or sexual orientation. Icebreakers Uganda educates men and women about their sexual health with regard to risky sexual behaviours with much emphasis on HIV/AIDS and STIs and other health services as well as promoting their Fundamental Rights. We were registered in August 2012 under the companies act.

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Key Figures

Resource Personnel

Personnel	Number of people
Paralegals	5
Peer Educators	35
Village Health Teams	6

Recorded Human Rights Violations

Violation	Number of occurences
Arbitrary Detention	10

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Invisible Scars – Mental Health

Without mental well-being, we cannot be healthy. We all experience emotional ups and downs from time to time, caused by events in our lives. Mental health conditions go beyond these emotional reactions to specific situations. They are medical conditions that cause changes in how we think and feel, and in our mood. The LGBT and queer community face these challenges just like everyone else. But they may experience even more hurdles to caring for their mental health. This is usually related to prejudices and financial issues. LGBT individuals are more likely to experience a mental illness such as depression or anxiety and suicidal thoughts. The stigma that surrounds mental illnesses can keep people from seeking help.