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UHRC prohibits rights abuses ahead of 2026 elections

17 June 2025, 7:33 pm

Amina Yusuf, Human Rights Officer – Gulu (standing), receiving questions from participants during a community baraza at Tookodo Central Village, Paiula Parish, Paiula Sub county, Pader District.

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 on Monday, 16th June 2025, during a community baraza held at Tookodo Central Village, Paiula Sub county, organised by the UHRC Gulu Regional Office.

Amina Yusuf, Human Rights Officer – Education at the Gulu Regional Office, noted that out of ten community barazas conducted in the Acholi sub-region, only Paiula Sub county in Pader District has had the opportunity to host such an event. Other districts that have held similar barazas include Agago, Pader, Lamwo, among others.

She further explained that under Article 51 of the Constitution of Uganda, the UHRC is mandated to promote, protect, and uphold the fundamental human rights and freedoms of all people in Uganda in order to foster sustainable development.

Amina on rights-Luo.

Bogere Jackson, the District Police Commander (DPC) of Pader, cautioned against defamation and the unauthorised removal or defacing of campaign posters by individuals, agents, and aspirants. He advised that anyone not permitted to display posters in a particular location should refrain from doing so.

Bogere on advice-Eng.

Odong George from the NGO Forum in Pader urged all citizens to embrace transparency and cooperation.

Oketch David, Probation Officer for Pader, and Bogere Jackson, the District Police Commander (DPC), responding to some of the questions raised by participants.