October 07, 2023
Uganda: Human Rights Commission Asks Journalists Beaten During Bobi Wine Return March to Report to Commission
The Chairperson of the Uganda Human Right Commission Mariam Wangadya has encouraged journalists who feel their rights were violated in their line of duty while covering NUP… Read more »
October 06, 2023
Uganda: How Security Planned, Grabbed Bobi Wine At Entebbe Airport
Security on Thursday morning grabbed National Unity Platform president, Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine shortly after landing at Entebbe International Airport. Read more »
August 28, 2023
Uganda: Govt Accused of Neglecting Disabled and Child Rights
Safia Jjuko Nalule, the chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), has raised concerns about the Ugandan government's significant disregard for human rights over the… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Uganda: Calls for Full Democratic Rights for Diaspora Voting Intensify
As Uganda's political landscape evolves, experts in international relations have advocated for the government to extend full democratic voting rights to Ugandans living in the… Read more »
Uganda: MP Basalirwa Threatens Legal Action Against World Bank for Suspending Loans to Uganda
Bugiri Municipality MP, Asuman Basalirwa, has announced his intention to sue the World Bank after they suspended the issuance of loans to Uganda following the enactment of the… Read more »
Uganda: Tayebwa Declines House Debate on World Bank Loan Suspension
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has declined to allow Members of Parliament (MPs) to hold a debate on the World Bank's suspension of new loans to Uganda. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Uganda: Kabuleta's Need Supports Museveni Firmness on World Bank Decision
The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) has offered its support to President Museveni's decision that Uganda should not rely on World Bank loans for development. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Uganda: EOC's Bishop Kibuuka Blasts World Bank Over Suspension of Lending to Uganda
The chairperson of Christian Ecumenical Council of Uganda (CECU) who also doubles as the presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Orthodox Church in Uganda Jacinto Kibuuka has taken a… Read more »
August 11, 2023
Uganda: 150 Community Leaders in Kampala Trained On Refugee Rights
Local community leaders comprising of at least 150 Local Council Chairpersons in Kampala have been trained on refugee policies and refugee rights to work in Uganda. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Uganda: Bobi Wine Calls Out World Bank After Suspending Loans to Uganda Over Anti-Homosexual Law
The National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has questioned the World Bank's prioritisation of homosexuals' rights at the expense of other human… Read more »
August 09, 2023
Uganda: Funding Pause 'To Protect Sexual and Gender Minority Groups' - World Bank
The World Bank Group has said it will pause public financing to Uganda over the country's adoption of the Anti-Homosexuality law. Read more »
August 06, 2023
Uganda: Activists Concerned As UN Human Rights Office in Uganda Officially Closes
Human rights activists have raised concern after the United Nations Human Rights Office in Uganda officially closed business in the country on Saturday. Read more »
August 04, 2023
Uganda: Kakwenza Petitions EU to Impose Visa Bans on Govt Officials Over Rights Abuse
Award-winning author, Kakwenza Rukirabashaija has petitioned theEuropean Union delegation in Uganda asking that visa bans be imposed on some government officials over their role in… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Uganda: Empowering Girls to Escape Early Marriage
Early marriage is a marriage that takes place before the age of 18. It is a global problem that affects millions of girls and women around the world. Read more »
Uganda: Gender Equality in Uganda
Uganda is a country with a long history of gender inequality. Women have traditionally been seen as inferior to men, and they have faced discrimination in many areas of life.… Read more »
July 28, 2023
Uganda: Menstrual Stigma Is a Global Issue That Needs Our Attention
As a woman, I strongly believe that menstrual stigma is a grave problem affecting girls worldwide. The shame and silence surrounding menstruation are deeply rooted in cultures and… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Uganda: Supporting Journalists in the Pursuit of Truth
Journalists face a number of challenges during their work. Some of the most common challenges include: Read more »
July 13, 2023
Uganda: Iran President Hails President Museveni On Anti-Gay Law, Fight Against Western Imperialism
The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E Ebrahim Raisi, hailed President Museveni for ignoring pressure from Western Countries and their Imperialism to sign the… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Uganda: International Human Rights Body Says Uganda's EACOP Has Left Many Poor
The Human Rights Watch has said Uganda's East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project has devastated thousands of people's livelihoods and will exacerbate the global climate… Read more »
Uganda: Judiciary Driver Who Complained About Low Salary Remanded Until July 24
Buganda Road court has adjourned the case of the Judiciary driver, Stanley Kisambira who complained about low salary pay to July 24, 2023. Read more »
June 29, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Holds No Grudge Against Muslims, Says Minister Otafiire
The Minister for Internal Affairs, Kahinda Otafiire has reassured the Muslim community that President Museveni and the government do not hold any grudges against them. Read more »
June 28, 2023
Uganda: NUDIPU Raises Concern Over Low Performance Mdas to Prioritise Their Issues
National union of Disabled Persons of Uganda NUDIPU and East Africa Center for Disability Law and Policy and Uganda Media Women's Association have raised over the low performance… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Uganda: Rights Body Condemns Attack On Kasese School, Asks ADF to Release Captives
The Uganda Human Rights Commission has condemned what it termed as a barbaric attack by suspected ADF rebels on Lhubirira Secondary School in Mpondwe on Friday night leaving at… Read more »
June 16, 2023
Uganda: NIRA Moves to Address Concerns of PWDs in Mass Enrollment for National IDs
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has held an engagement meeting with organizations and leaders directly involved in serving people with disabilities… Read more »
June 11, 2023
Africa: Canada Starts Drive to Provide Home to Homosexuals From Other Countries As Museveni Signs Law
The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau has announced that his government in partnership with a Non-Government Organisation Rainbow Road will offer safe haven for all people… Read more »