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HRCU WEEKLY UPDATES: ISSUE NO. 8 OF 2024

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    THE WEEK OF 18 TH TO 24 TH MARCH 2024 Dear reader, Happy new week! Welcome to this week’s edition of the weekly updates on the working environment of HRDs and emerging issues from last week. Let us continue to remember that the work of human rights defenders is essential for promoting justice, equality, and dignity for all. By taking proactive steps to protect themselves and each other, defenders can continue their vital work in defending human rights around the world thereby making it a better place for all. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: ENVIRONMENTALISTS CALL FOR UNIFIED EAC CLIMATE ACTION TO AVERT HEATWAVE Environmental activists are calling for the enactment of a law to harmonize climate action efforts across the region. The call comes as the East African Community countries continue to grapple with a fierce heatwave that has not only affected agricultural activities but also caused school closure in South Sudan where temperatures range between 35-45 degree

HRCU WEEKLY UPDATE: ISSUE NO. 7 OF 2024

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  THE WEEK OF 4 TH TO 10 TH MARCH 2024 Dear reader, welcome to this new week where we expect to continue promoting and striving for the protection and realization of human rights and fundamental freedom for all. Welcome back from the celebrations to mark this year’s International Women’s Day which were held under the theme ‘ Accelerating Equality through Women Economic Empowerment” shortened as “Invest in Women; Accelerate Progress.’ The national celebrations in Uganda took place in Katakwi and it was the first time the district was hosting the celebrations since its creation 27 years ago. The Chief Guest was His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/news/in-pictures-womens-day-celebrations-in-katakw-NV_183037 Follow the link below to read HRCU’s press statement for International Women’ s Day: https://hrcug.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IWD-Press-Statement.pdf FIGHTING INJUSTICE: INJUSTICES AGAINST WOMEN ARE MAN-MADE, SAYS WINNIE B

HRCU WEEKLY UPDATE: ISSUE NO. 6 OF 2024

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  THE WEEK OF 19 TH TO 25 th FEBRUARY 2024 Dear reader, welcome to this week! HRCU continues to provide a space dedicated to advocating for the promotion and protection of fundamental rights for HRDs and all individuals in Uganda. Research and documentation of the emerging issues on the working environment of human rights defenders in Uganda plays a crucial role in raising awareness, lobbying support, of those who courageously stand up for human rights in the face of adversity. Please read in detail some of the key issues that emerged from last week. ADDRESSING MONEY LAUNDERING: UGANDA STRUCK OFF GREY LIST AFTER REFORMS Uganda has been struck off the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a categorization that risked the Ugandan financial industry being blacklisted . The grey list acts as a warning to a country that other countries, authorities and the international community will take caution while dealing with it in matters regarding financial transa

HRCU WEEKLY UPDATES: ISSUE NO. 5 OF 2024

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  THE WEEK OF 12 TH TO 18 TH FEBRUARY 2024 Dear reader, welcome to this new week! As we embark on this the week, welcome to yet another edition of HRCU’s weekly contextual updates where we explore the intricate of rights, human rights defenders, equality, and social justice. In this week’s edition, please expect to find thought-provoking insights, inspiring stories, and meaningful discussions that shed light on the diverse facets of human rights issues and the working environment of human rights defenders in Uganda and around the world. Thank you for joining us on this important and enlightening path. Enjoy the read! RIGHT TO EDUCATION: 2023 UCE RESULTS OUT, PASS RATE INCREASES The 2023 Uganda certificate of education examination results were released last week by the Minister in charge of Education, Janet Kataha Museveni, at Nakasero state house. The results showed that the pass rate had gone up.   Out of 349459 candidates who sat exams, over 329900 candidates have pr