Human Rights

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 …

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and National Human Rights Institutions actively engaged with the African Union (AU) human rights mechanisms are advocating for enhanced transparency and inclusivity in the nomination and selection processes of members to these bodies. This push for reform is particularly urgent with the upcoming July 2024 elections, …

(Kampala, Uganda) – In a development that has raised grave concerns about human rights abuses and the rule of law in Uganda, Muwanga Owen Martin, after 25 days of incommunicado detention, appeared before a military court this morning without the knowledge of his lawyers. Martin, a political activist, was charged …

In mature or developing democracies, the media serves as a vital conduit for information, shaping public consciousness. However, the notion of a free and independent press is challenged when confronted with the reality of biased reporting. In an ideal scenario, a free press would prioritize impartiality, giving equitable coverage to …

In a historic move, Uganda’s Global Fund Board has appointed its first transgender man to its governing body, marking a significant step toward inclusivity and diversity. This appointment reflects an evolving perspective within Uganda’s health and policy circles, where such representation has historically been limited. The new board member brings …