April 22
Uganda: Supreme Court Remains Only Hope for Gay Rights Activists in Uganda
The Supreme Court is the only hope for the gay rights activists after 22 petitioners filed an appeal last week with hope nullify the anti-gay law adopted last year. Read more »
April 17
Uganda: Deep-Rooted Election Violence Keeps Democracy in Shackles
Uganda has a complex history of human rights violations, including under the rule of Idi Amin from 1971 to 1979, where thousands were killed and many more tortured. Read more »
April 08
Southern Africa: Uganda Excluded From Physical Attendance At Geneva Human Rights Meetings
The chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya has revealed that Uganda has been barred from physically participating in human rights meetings held… Read more »
April 07
Central Africa: Remembering Rwanda - A Tragic Tale of the 1994 Genocide
The scars of 1994 run deep, with survivors haunted by memories of loss and trauma that defy comprehension. Read more »
April 08
Rwanda: Rwanda Reflects On 30 Years Since the 1994 Genocide - Observing a Solemn Week of Mourning
Rwanda's President, Paul Kagame, has emphasised that Rwanda's tragedy serves as a warning, highlighting the potential consequences of division and extremism if left unaddressed. Read more »
April 07
Rwanda: World Let Us Down in Our Most Trying Moment - Kagame
Rwanda marked 30 years of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi on Sunday, kicking off a weeklong mourning period during which entertainment in whatever form, bars, sports and others… Read more »
March 08
Uganda: 33% of Uganda's Women Believe Husbands Have Right to Beat Them
The UN in Uganda is urging the government to prioritize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially those focusing on women's empowerment. This follows the release of the… Read more »
February 20
Rwanda: Victoire Ingabire - I'm Ready to Challenge Kagame in July Polls
Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza has said she will challenge Paul Kagame in the July 15 vote should she gain her political freedom next month. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Uganda: Bobi Wine Clarifies Homosexuality Stance
In the midst of growing controversy surrounding his recent comments on BBC regarding homosexuality, National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu remains… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Uganda: JAP - Fostering Atrocity Prevention and Human Rights
As the world observes International Human Rights Day on December 10th, 2023, it is crucial to highlight the persistent challenges faced by Uganda, a nation that has, unfortunately,… Read more »
December 09, 2023
Uganda: Cartoonist Spire Ssentongo Wins Human Rights Defender's Award
Cartoonist and academician Dr.Jimmy Spire Ssentongo has been awarded the prestigious award of the most outstanding human rights defender of the year 2023. Read more »
December 08, 2023
Uganda: Tensions Arise As Parliament Summons Key Figures Over Human Rights Abuses
The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, has summoned key political figures to address three critical resolutions passed during a heated plenary sitting on Tuesday. Read more »
December 06, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Faring Well in Regards Human Rights, Says Uhrc
The Uganda Human Rights Commission has said despite the challenges, the country is faring well in regards human rights observations. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Uganda: Human Rights Defenders Launch Week-Long Activities
In anticipation of the International Day of Human Rights Defenders on December 7 and 8, state actors and various human rights groups, united under the National Coalition of Human… Read more »
November 29, 2023
Uganda: Rights Defenders Urge Parliament to Prioritize Human Rights Defenders Protection Bill
Uganda's Human Rights Defenders, united under the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders, have appealed to the Parliament to prioritise the passage of the Human Rights… Read more »
November 27, 2023
Uganda: Police Asks for Multi-Sectoral Approach to Prevention of Teenage Marriages
Police of West Nile has raised concern about the prevalence of teenage pregnancies in the region urging different stakeholders to come up with a multi-sectoral approach to prevent… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Uganda: Democracy in Uganda On a Downward Spiral, Says Afrobarometer Survey
Alarming revelations from a recent Afrobarometer survey suggest that Uganda's democracy is facing a perilous decline, prompting concerns among politicians and researchers about the… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Engages in Negotiations With the World Bank Regarding Funding Amid the Anti-Homosexuality Act
The State Minister for Finance, Henry Musasizi, has confirmed that the government is in the midst of negotiations with the World Bank to address the recent suspension of funding to… Read more »
October 28, 2023
Uganda: Big Interview - I Am Returning to Start From Where I Left, Says Kakwenza
Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, an acclaimed Ugandan author known for his critical views on the government, has announced that he will soon return home. Read more »
October 29, 2023
Uganda: Bobi Wine Highlights 'Horrific Crimes' Committed By Ruling Party As He Likens Museveni to Amin
The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has criticised the actions and crimes committed during President Museveni's government… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Uganda: Opposition Female MPs Demand Accountability Over Police Brutality
In a heart-wrenching revelation before the Committee of Presidential Affairs, opposition female members of Parliament brought to light the harrowing incidents they endured during… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Ranked 125th Out of 142 Countries in Respect for Rule of Law
The rule of law has once again eroded in majority of countries this year, according to the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2023. Read more »
Uganda: Rights Advocates Ask Parliament to Pass Legal Aid Bill to Tackle Rural Justice Gaps
Rights advocates are strongly urging Parliament to pass the Legal Aid Bill, a crucial step in addressing the issue of limited access to justice in rural areas. Read more »
October 11, 2023
Uganda: UHRC Warns Against 'Non-Existent' Torture Allegations As It Releases Report on Missing NUP Supporters
The Uganda Human Rights Commission has released a report into their investigation on the missing National Unity Supporters alleged to have been abducted by security organs. Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Opposes Policy to Give Girls Under 15 Access to Contraceptives
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has urged the government not to approve a policy allowing girls as young as 15 to access contraceptives. Read more »