Human Rights

The capital of Cameroon has gained a new health and human-rights center serving LGBTQ people and others most at-risk of contracting AIDS. The non-profit association SOS Solidarity Rights and Health has grown since 2016, when it was founded by a group of social activists. It now has operations in Bertoua, …

Protests have long been a powerful tool for social change and democracy worldwide, and Uganda is no exception. The country has seen numerous demonstrations driven by political, economic, and social grievances. These protests highlight the crucial role of public dissent in shaping the nation’s trajectory. In recent years, Ugandans have …

In a landmark move, the United Kingdom has levied sanctions against several Ugandan politicians allegedly involved in corrupt practices. Among those targeted are individuals accused of diverting funds earmarked for Uganda’s most vulnerable communities, including the Speaker of Parliament. This significant action marks the first time the UK has utilized …

The Anti-Homosexuality Act, passed in Uganda in 2023, has raised deep concerns across various sectors of Ugandan society, igniting the “Bikukwatako” (It Affects You) campaign to highlight the act’s profound impact on civil liberties and human rights. This legislation has cast a shadow over Uganda’s commitment to freedom, equality, and …

In response to Uganda’s passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, the White House has issued a stern warning, threatening to withdraw aid if the East African nation does not reconsider the controversial legislation. The law, which includes severe penalties for LGBTQ individuals, has drawn widespread condemnation from human rights organizations and …

The recent abduction of Mumbya Hussein, a supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Uganda, has sparked renewed concerns over the safety and security of political activists and opposition members in the country. The incident, which occurred last Saturday in Jinja City near the taxi park, highlights the escalating …

Last Saturday, Mumbya Hussein was forcibly taken by heavily armed individuals from Jinja City, near the taxi park. Eyewitnesses reported that he was abducted and transported away in a drone with registration number UAL 748K. Since his abduction, Hussein’s family and loved ones have been tirelessly searching for him without …

Renewed concerns have arisen over the depletion of valuable tree species in Uganda’s largest natural forest, located in Buikwe District. This issue, which first gained major attention in April 2007 due to the destructive impact of sugarcane cultivation, has resurfaced due to recent activities. The My Tree Initiative, supported by …

Tensions have escalated between the National Unity Platform (NUP) Diaspora and Nrm Bloggers following recent allegations concerning the manipulation of Canada’s refugee system. A letter from a concerned citizen addressed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused the NUP Canada Chapter of undermining the integrity of Canada’s asylum procedures, which …

In a recent confirmation to the Washington Blade, the head of Uganda’s Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) stated that intersex Ugandans will not be included in the national census scheduled to begin on May 10. This decision has sparked controversy and concern among human rights advocates, as inclusion in the census …