International forums can shape how governments talk about human rights at home. Public comments by Uganda’s Minister of Health, Chris Baryomunsi, have drawn condemnation from LGBTQ+ and human-rights defenders. According to a 76 Crimes report published on 7 October 2026, Baryomunsi made the comments during a United Nations General Assembly side event in New York. He defended Uganda’s position on homosexuality and described it as inconsistent with African culture. Ugandan human