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Dennis Wamala

Born October 27, 1984 · Kampala, Uganda (age 41)

Dennis Wamala is a human rights activist working with LGBTI issues in Uganda. He is the director of programs at Icebreakers Uganda, which is a care and support organization for LGBTI people in Uganda. He is also the vice-chair of the board of Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG). Dennis sits on the national LGBT security committee which monitors, documents, and responds to violations against LGBT peopl…

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Changing Tides

Changing Tides · 2024

A short documentary that delves into the trials of Black LGBTQ+ Caribbean asylum seekers like Jhanik Bullard, a Bahamian screenwriter, and features insights from Dennis Wamala, a Ugandan activist at Rainbow Railroad. Unveiling the intricate asylum process, it explores the challenges of being thrust into a majority white country, confronting racism for the first time, and navigating the complexities of their newfound LGBTQ+ community in Canada.

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Changing Tides

Changing Tides · 2024

A short documentary that delves into the trials of Black LGBTQ+ Caribbean asylum seekers like Jhanik Bullard, a Bahamian screenwriter, and features insights from Dennis Wamala, a Ugandan activist at Rainbow Railroad. Unveiling the intricate asylum process, it explores the challenges of being thrust into a majority white country, confronting racism for the first time, and navigating the complexities of their newfound LGBTQ+ community in Canada.