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Human Rights
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…
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…