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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 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…
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…