Human Rights

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 …

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 …

Seventy-six students at Gulu University won’t be graduating in the upcoming 19th ceremony, according to Professor George Openjuru, the Vice Chancellor. He explained that these students face hurdles such as unpaid tuition fees or incomplete research work. Speaking to journalists on February 8 in the university’s boardroom, Professor Openjuru revealed …

Freshly inaugurated for another five-year term, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has publicly criticized both local and international media, labeling them as “enemies” while local journalists protest against brutal assaults and harassment by security forces. In a statement to the media  , President Museveni criticized the media for covering anti-government ‘walk …