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Artículo

1 Nov 2012

Autor:
Collin Burton, Change.org

Citibank and Barclays: Condemn Uganda’s 'Kill the Gays' Bill

Ugandan legislators have re-introduced the dangerous Anti-Homosexuality Bill, a proposed law that would criminalize homosexuality in the country with extreme penalties. Under this proposed law, LGBT people could be killed or sentenced to life in prison, solely because of their sexual orientation or gender identity...Citibank and Barclays -- two of the largest banks in the world -- have major operations in Uganda...Citibank and Barclays are also well known for supporting their LGBT employees and protecting their employees and customers from anti-gay discrimination...With the “Kill the Gays” bill looming in Uganda’s parliament, Citibank and Barclays have unique and necessary voices that could help stop this bill in its tracks. Their presence in Uganda is significant, and their voices in opposition to the Anti-Homosexuality Bill could have a profound impact in keeping LGBT people safe in Uganda. [Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited Barclays & Citigroup to respond - Barclays response below; Citigroup did not respond]