Paul Semugoma

Dr. Paul Semugoma

Country

Uganda

Occupation

Medicine

Description

Physician who treated HIV/AIDS patients in Uganda but was forced into exile in South Africa when he revealed his homosexuality. LGBTQ activist. Made headlines when an attempt was made to deport him back to Uganda, but popular opinion stymied the effort.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.amfar.org/elizabeth-taylor-human-rights-award-winner-dr-paul-semugoma/
• http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-paul-semugoma
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2--ajMh-Rd8

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