Human Rights

The recent decision by the Court of Appeal to deny the registration of Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) marks a significant setback for LGBTQ+ rights in the country. This ruling underscores the challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community in Uganda, where systemic discrimination and legal barriers continue to hinder the struggle for …

In an exclusive visit to Uganda, the LGBTQ+ coordinator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) underscored the U.S. government’s commitment to promoting and defending human rights, especially amidst the challenging climate for LGBTQ+ individuals in Uganda. The visit, which took place under heightened security, aimed to assess …

Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG), a prominent LGBTQ rights organization, has pledged to challenge a recent Court of Appeal ruling that upheld the government’s decision to deny them legal recognition. The ruling was a significant blow to the group, which had been fighting to register as a non-governmental organization (NGO) advocating …

The Police in Moroto Region, Karamoja are actively investigating circumstances under which Lochoto Ambrose Machete, the Kaabong District National Unity Platform (NU) Chairperson was mistakenly shot dead by security forces on Saturday night. Lochoto, 30, an ardent Arsenal fan was reportedly shot as returned home from watching a football game …

A comprehensive report from Human Rights Watch has detailed the complex landscape of human rights progress and regression by government authorities throughout 2023. The report underscores a year of contradictory actions that saw improvements in some areas, while other aspects witnessed significant setbacks. The year began with a notable legal …

Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, has announced that he will await a court decision before signing the controversial anti-LGBTQ bill into law. President Akufo-Addo’s decision comes amid growing international scrutiny and domestic debate over the bill, which seeks to criminalize LGBTQ activities and advocacy in the West African nation. The bill, …

In a passionate call to action, an activist urges the youth to ponder over the cryptic phrases that have long oppressed LGBTQ+ individuals: “No carnal knowledge, no buggery, no gross indecency, no sodomy.” These words, laden with the weight of discrimination, have hindered LGBTQ+ people from leading fulfilling lives, marrying, …

National Unity Platform (NUP) activists living in living in Belgium and the Netherlands yesterday, Friday, 23 stormed the Headquarters of the European Union (EU) Parliament to demonstrate against the continental institution’s planned participation in next month’s business forum with Uganda in Kampala. Uganda is scheduled to host a business forum …

The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has raised alarm over the alleged torture of senior journalist Lemisa Moses, affiliated with Bukedde Paper-Vision Group, who was reportedly brutalized into a coma by two police officers at Kapapaali Mulago Police post on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Kabuye Ronald, speaking on behalf of UJA …

Human Rights Defenders in Uganda have expressed strong criticism against the government’s plan to rationalize over 30 government agencies, including key human rights institutions, as part of an effort to cut operational costs by approximately Shs1 trillion. The National Resistance Movement (NRM) caucus recently passed a unanimous resolution endorsing the …