Below we have gathered some relevant research and articles on IPV in the LGBTQ+ community in Uganda. As we stated in our report there is a global and national data gap on IPV in the LGBTQ+ community, at the bottom of this document we have outlined a number of recommendations on how this data and research gap can be filled. 

Further reading 

Bombastic Magazine covering stories of IPV and Mental Health for LGBTQ Persons

Bombastic Magazine

The reality of IPV in same sex male relationships
https://www.kuchutimes.com/2018/10/the-reality-of-intimate-partner-violence-in-same-sex-male-relationships/

IPV among queer women in northern Uganda
https://www.kuchutimes.com/2022/04/intimate-partner-violence-among-queer-women-in-northern-uganda/

Therapy can help end IPV
https://www.kuchutimes.com/2021/11/therapy-can-help-end-intimate-partner-violence/

Report on the Prevalence of IPV in LBQ/WSW relationships
https://www.kuchutimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/18-12-19-Final-FEMA-Prevalence-IPV-among-LBT_WSW.pdf

Research on Mental health and Violence among LGBTQ persons.  https://voice.global/assets/2019/11/InvisibleScars.pdf

Mental Health Guide. https://www.kuchutimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/NOT-ALONE-GUIDE.pdf

HealthCare Discrimination against LGBTQ Persons. https://www.academia.edu/36927425/_Even_If_They_Spit_At_You_Dont_Be_Surprised_Healthcare_Discrimination_Against_Ugandas_Sexual_and_Gender_Minorities

Reports on online violence and sexual abuse among LBQ women.
https://www.herinternet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Research-report-The-Trends-and-Impact-of-TAV-among-LBQ_FSW.pdf

Handbook on how to understand and deal with online violence.
Her Internet Handbook on Decoding Online Violence 

Non Consensual Sharing of Nude Images. https://www.herinternet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NCII-Press-Release.pdf

Social media outing.
https://www.herinternet.org/social-media-outing/

Identity based violence online by strangers.
https://www.herinternet.org/identity-based-violence/

Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for Queer Women. https://faruganda.org/2021/05/27/queering-srhr-a-guide-for-lbq-womxn/

Recommendations 

• LGBTQ+ organisations are trained in evidence based research and data collection in order to collect robust community generated data.
• LGBTQ+ organisations are trained in digital security and data management in order to keep data accessible, anonymous, safe and secure. 
• LGBTQ+ organisations are provided hard and software support to ensure that data collection can be efficient and secure. 
• Closer collaboration amongst LGBTQ+ organisations to conduct joint research and collect data that reflects the full LGBTQ+ experience. 
• Increase in funding to conduct larger evidence based research projects that are inclusive of all LGBTQ+ personsfrom across different backgrounds, identities and social-economic statuses. .