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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…
16 July 2025, 9:29 pm
We Lead programme ends after five years empowering young women in Uganda
By Byamukama Alozious The We Lead programme, a five-year initiative focused on promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for young women and girls in Uganda, has come to an end. The programme was implemented by several local partners…
8 July 2025, 4:46 pm
Regional campaign launched to improve refugee documentation and access to rights
By Byamukama Alozious The International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) Re:BUILD programme has launched a regional campaign aimed at addressing the critical issue of refugee documentation across East Africa. In collaboration with partners and regional stakeholders, the campaign seeks to improve refugees’…
23 June 2025, 9:28 pm
Women’s Rights Groups Condemn Government Over Torture of 15-Year-Old Girl Seek…
By Annet Nakato. Women’s rights advocacy organizations have strongly condemned the government’s legal apparatus for the alleged torture of a 15-year-old girl who was arrested while seeking post-abortion care. The incident has sparked outrage and renewed calls for justice and…
17 June 2025, 7:33 pm
UHRC prohibits rights abuses ahead of 2026 elections
By Ayiro Golden Vicky As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) is collaborating with other stakeholders to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected throughout the electoral process. This was revealed…
23 May 2025, 5:08 pm
Ugandan activists threatens to sue Tanzanian government
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the arrests of Ugandan Human Rights prominent advocate Agather Atuhaire and Kenyan activist Borniface Mwangi, in Tanzania, speaking to Journalists at a press conference in Kampala, the activists through their lawyer, Kato Tumusiime, have confirmed that…
9 May 2025, 5:36 pm
UMA condemns torture of Eddie Mutwe, demands urgent medical attention
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has strongly condemned the alleged torture of Ssebuufu Edward, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, while in prison. A team of UMA doctors who visited him at Masaka Central Prison on 7 May…
3 May 2025, 3:54 pm
Body of Kibaale woman repatriated from Saudi Arabia, laid to rest
By Kato Joseph The late Teddy Namata, aged 27, who died while working as a housemaid in Saudi Arabia, has been laid to rest in Kyabahiiga-Igomero village, Bwamiramira sub county, Kibaale district. Namata, a daughter of Mary Justine Byaruhanga and…
2 May 2025, 4:23 pm
HRNJ-Uganda launches the 16th edition of press freedom index report
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Human Rights Network for Journalists (HRNJ) has today launched the 16th edition of the Press Freedom Index report at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala. Julius Esegu, the HRNJ Executive Board Chairperson, began his address by thanking…
25 February 2025, 1:54 pm
Kitgum district to institute human rights committee
By Otim Moses Kitgum District Local Government is considering plans to establish a District Human Rights Committee, as recommended by the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) several years ago. During a stakeholder engagement meeting on 24th February 2025 at the…