Human Rights

Latvia has reached a major milestone in LGBTQ+ rights with the enactment of its new law allowing for same-sex civil partnerships. The legislation, which officially came into force, provides legal recognition and protections for same-sex couples, marking a historic shift in the country’s legal landscape and a significant step toward …

A group including rights activists and a politician filed an appeal to Uganda’s Supreme Court on Thursday, the latest step in an ongoing legal challenge to a ruling upholding controversial anti-gay legislation adopted last year, their lawyer said. In April, the Constitutional Court threw out a challenge to the Anti-Homosexuality …

Africa is at a critical juncture. With a population of 1.2 billion, the continent’s future hinges on addressing pervasive issues of poor leadership, economic mismanagement, human rights abuses, and lack of basic services. If these challenges remain unresolved, the future for many Africans looks bleak. This analysis explores the potential …

Journalists Dickson Mubiru and Alirabaki Sengooba of the Grace Publications that runs the Grape Vine website and Ono Bwiino newspaper have finally been released on bail after having been jailed close to one month in jail over publishing information without a valid broadcasting license. The two have been released by …

Release on bail for the Grape Vine and a local newspaper Ono Bwiino journalists Alirabaki Sengooba and Dickson Mubiru by the Buganda Road Court magistrate HW Winnie Nankya Jatiko, has been cancelled by the Standards, Utilities and Wildlife Court magistrate, HW Sienna Owomugisha. Journalists Alirabaki Sengooba and Dickson Mubiru Granted …

Kigali has said it fully upheld its side of the agreement with Britain on deporting thousands of asylum seekers to Rwanda. “Rwanda has fully upheld its side of the agreement, including with regard to finances, and remains committed to finding solutions to the global migration crisis, including providing safety, dignity …

A 34-year old woman, Fatuma Nansubuga who was arrested for protesting against the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has been released on bail. Nansubuga was arrested last week after she staged a one-person protest outside Parliament Buildings in Kampala. She said she was demonstrating against reports of corruption at Parliament. …

Corruption in Uganda has been a persistent and pervasive issue that has hindered the country’s development for decades. Despite numerous promises and initiatives aimed at curbing this menace, corruption remains deeply rooted in the Ugandan political and economic system. In this opinion piece, I explore why President Yoweri Museveni, who …

Denmark has taken a significant step forward in promoting equality with the enactment of the Law on Equal Treatment and Anti-Discrimination, which came into force following its approval in May 2024. The groundbreaking law bans discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and gender characteristics, providing comprehensive protection …

Kampala, Uganda – July 4, 2024 The National Unity Platform (NUP) today issued a strong condemnation of the worsening state of human rights in Uganda, highlighting cases of torture, sexual assault, and corruption within the government. In a press statement, NUP leaders addressed the media and public, detailing several critical …