Gay life in Uganda - in pictures

'Bad Black' is a transsexual man who has struggled to make a living as a sex worker since his family threw him out of their home because of his sexuality. His neighbours have threatened to burn down the house in the Kampala slum where he and three friends share one room. He has been imprisoned and tortured by police, and lives in constant fear of police and neighbours Photograph: Mathias Christensen

Brian is the leader of the gay community project, Icebreakers. The project runs a free clinic for LGBT people, and a small shelter for those faced with homelessness. He abandoned the church because of its role in supporting the "Kill the Gays" bill, but he still believes in God Photograph: Mathias Christensen

Ema and Simon are a couple living in a shelter for gay people in Kampala. Their families shunned them when they found out they were gay Photograph: Mathias Christensen

Cleo is a transsexual woman. She lives in less danger than some of her peers because she has received hormonal treatment to enhance her feminine appearance Photograph: Mathias Christensen

A year ago, Kampala had several gay-friendly bars and clubs. Today, there is only one gay bar left, and its visitors are certain that it will close when the bill is passed Photograph: Mathias Christensen