Kampala Woman MP, Shamim Malende, has criticised Attorney General Sam Mayanja for defending the performance of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC). Malende, of the National Unity Platform (NUP), told journalists at Parliament she was not convinced by Mayanja’s defence of the commission, arguing that it had failed to effectively protect the rights of citizens….
Mariam Wangadya, over the weekend, walked away from her job as chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (URHC), bringing to an end what some have called a disastrous cameo at a body meant to be the last line of defence for Ugandans whose rights have been violated. In a limp resignation letter addressed to…
Uganda will on May 3 join the rest of the world to mark World Press Freedom Day, but journalists say they continue to face persistent challenges, including low pay, harassment by security agencies and violations of media rights. Addressing journalists at a joint press conference at the Uganda Media Centre, Paul Ekochu acknowledged the difficulties…
Uganda joined the rest of the world to mark International Human Rights Day on December 10, with officials and civil society groups warning that the rising political temperature ahead of the 2026 general elections risks undermining the country’s democratic space. During joint national celebrations held in Kampala, the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), United Nations,…
A coalition of government and civil society organisations working on child protection has warned political actors against using children in election campaigns, saying the practice violates their rights and exposes them to danger. The call follows growing reports of children being seen at rallies, clad in party T-shirts and campaign uniforms, and in some cases…
