Thursday, June 18, 2009

Ugandan activist punished for transgender identity

Victor Juliet Mukasa chosen as international grand marshal by Pride for human rights work

Jun 18, 2009 04:30 AM

Elvira Cordileone
Staff Reporter

Grace and persistence under almost unendurable circumstances have earned Victor Juliet Mukasa a place at the head of this year's Pride parade.

Still, for someone who's been punished because of his gender identity, "a transperson," as the 33-year-old Ugandan calls himself, the prospect of serving as Pride Week's international grand marshal is scarey.

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