Human Rights Watch Report Reveals Mixed Progress on Human Rights in 2023
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…
Ghana’s President Delays Signing Anti-LGBTQ Bill Pending Court Decision
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…
Unpacking the Impact of Colonial Laws on LGBTQ+ Communities
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…
Belgium-Netherlands NUP chapter : Activists Storm EU Parliament to block Uganda-EU Business Forum over gross human rights abuse
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…
Bukedde Journalist Lemisa Moses Allegedly Tortured by Police, UJA Calls for Urgent Action
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…
Concerns Arise Over Government Plan to Rationalize Human Rights Agencies in Uganda
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…
Calls for Increased Transparency in AU Human Rights Appointments Ahead of July 2024 Elections
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…
Muwanga Owen Martin Appears Before Military Court After Detention
(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…
LGBTQ : The Bias in Uganda’s Media
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…
Uganda’s Global Fund Board Appoints First Transgender Man to its Board
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…