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Voices: Why it’s time to kick homophobia out of the Commonwealth

Voices: Why it’s time to kick homophobia out of the Commonwealth

When Abbey Kiwanuka fled Uganda in fear for his life, his hands and legs were covered in cigarette burns as punishment for being gay. Here, he explains why today – to kick off Pride month – he will be marching alongside Ian McKellen to shame the 29 Commonwealth countries that continue to criminalise same-sex relations

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Voices: Why it’s time to kick homophobia out of the Commonwealth