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David Kato

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1964 – 2011

David Kato

As “the Father of the LGBTQ+ Movement” in Uganda, David Kato worked tirelessly for the rights and protection of sexual minorities in his country. He did that despite the continuing violence against the community and the great personal risks involved, which ultimately cost him his life.

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David Kato Kisule (c. 1964 – 26 January 2011)
Year: Unknown
Collection: Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS), Cambridge University
Photographer: Unknown

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