Human Rights

Uganda is on edge as the country awaits a crucial court ruling on its contentious Anti-Homosexuality Law. The outcome of this case will have significant implications for the LGBTQ community and the nation’s legal stance on human rights. The law, which has been heavily criticized both domestically and internationally, was …

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has observed a significant improvement in human rights compliance across 18 districts, particularly in the Busoga and Bukedi sub-regions. Ms. Betty Enangu, who leads UHRC’s efforts in these areas, shared insights into their current operations, revealing that they are presently handling only 12 cases …

Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, the principal of the National Unity Platform (NUP) has publicly expressed his contentment with the sanctions that have been imposed on some Ugandan government officials. US has continued sanctioning government officials ever since the passing of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023. The recent sanctions didn’t spare …

The U.S. government has unveiled further sanctions targeting Ugandan officials, intensifying its response to perceived violations of human rights and democratic norms in the East African nation. These sanctions reflect Washington’s growing concerns about the political climate in Uganda, particularly regarding the treatment of opposition figures and the suppression of …

The chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Ms. Mariam Wangadya, has raised concerns about severe congestion in Ugandan prisons. During a press conference in Kampala, she reported that a recent series of prison visits by the commission revealed extreme overcrowding, with conditions so cramped that prisoners struggle to …

In a pointed response to the government’s recent parliamentary statement addressing concerns about human rights abuses and missing persons, the opposition has articulated four major demands to address these pressing issues. Led by the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Mr. Mathias Mpuuga, the opposition members during a plenary session …

The United States has announced the imposition of additional sanctions on Ugandan officials, escalating pressure on the government amid concerns over human rights abuses and anti-democratic actions. The move comes in response to ongoing crackdowns on political dissent and LGBTQ rights in Uganda, where authorities have increasingly targeted activists, journalists, …

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, announced that the government will respond to opposition demands regarding reports of human rights violations during the parliamentary session scheduled for Tuesday, 21 November 2023. The response follows concerns raised by selected opposition MPs, primarily from the National Unity Platform, who protested the continued …

Two men allegedly caught having sex by a peeping tom last month are the latest victims of Uganda’s draconian anti-LGBTQ+ laws The incident occurred during a heavy rainstorm in Kampala on the afternoon of Friday, October 20. A student sought shelter from the downpour on the veranda of a salon when …

Delegates all over the world attending the ongoing Global Association of National Human Rights Institutions( GANHRI) were treated to a dose of drama on Monday, Nov 7th and Tuesday 8th after members of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) stormed the conference and caused havoc at the United Nations-funded event. …