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Human Rights
20 March 2026, 3:55 pm
Kamwokya residents join growing opposition to EU health agreement
Byamukama Alozious Residents of Kamwokya have joined other Ugandan communities in speaking out against a controversial European Union-linked health agreement, warning that it could limit access to affordable medicines and health technologies. The concerns follow issues raised in a report…
9 March 2026, 5:56 pm
Ugandan health advocates warn weak pandemic agreement could deepen global inequa…
Byamukama Alozious Health activists and civil society leaders in Uganda have urged the European Commission and other high-income countries to stop blocking equity provisions in negotiations to finalize the pathogen-sharing system under the World Health Organization Pandemic Agreement. Speaking during…
25 February 2026, 1:33 pm
Over 28,000 former rebels granted amnesty since 1986, Amnesty Commission reveals
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa More than 28,340 Ugandans who previously participated in rebel activities have been granted amnesty since 1986, according to the Amnesty Commission. This was revealed by the Chairperson of the Amnesty Commission, Justice P.K.K. Onega, while presenting…
25 January 2026, 6:45 pm
Human rights at stake: Internet shutdowns and voter turnout in Uganda
Hope Bagota, Senior Human Rights Officer at the Uganda Human Rights Commission, sharing insights from the primary report on human rights during election polling day.
20 December 2025, 10:49 pm
Left out of PDM, how government programs exclude people with intellectual disabi…
By Ssenoga Patrick Disability is not Inability | Every Wednesday 1:15–3:00 PM In this episode of Disability Is Not Inability, we shine a light on intellectual disability, expose the challenges faced when accessing government support programs, and discuss the critical…
19 December 2025, 2:22 pm
It starts with us, real actions communities can take to stop violence against wo…
By Regina Nassanga Women Let’s Talk | Every Thursday 1:15–3:00 PM Did you know?Globally, 1 in 3 women (about 30%) aged 15 and above have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner or non-partner at least once in…
21 November 2025, 3:16 pm
Journalists trained on ethical reporting ahead of 16 Days of activism against GB…
Mosh Ddamba On Monday, 24th Nov. 2025, the umbrella of women movement under domestic act coalition under Centre for Domestic Violence Prevention (CEDOVIP), in partnership with International Justice Mission (IJM), will start off the 16 days of Activism, an annual…
24 September 2025, 19:07
Pajule residents call for civic education to curb rights violations & abuses
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Residents of Pajule Town Council in Pader District have called on the government and human rights bodies to train politicians in civic education ahead of the upcoming general elections, saying the move would help reduce human…
18 September 2025, 15:28
Pader duty bearers trained to protect human rights
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Duty bearers in Pader district have been urged to put into practice the knowledge and skills acquired during a two-day training on a human rights-based approach to law implementation. The training, held at Kworo Guest House…
15 September 2025, 1:11 pm
Ugandan women and human rights activists reflect on Beijing +30
By Byamukama Alozious On September 11, 2025, a national stakeholder meeting was held at the Bahá’í Faith Centre in Kikaaya, Kampala to reflect on 30 years since Beijing declaration. The event brought together policymakers, activists, and community leaders to reflect…