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  THE HUMAN RIGHTS CENTRE UGANDA (HRCU) WEEKLY UPDATE ON KEY EMERGING HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES WITHIN THE WORKING ENVIROMENT OF HRDS IN UGANDA THE WEEK OF 22 ND TO 28 TH MAY, 2023 Dear reader, Welcome to this new week! While we share with you these updates, it’s important to note that promoting the rights and welfare of human rights defenders (HRDs) requires concerted efforts from governments, civil society organizations, international bodies, and communities. By doing so, we can contribute to the safety, well-being, and effectiveness of HRDs, fostering an environment where HRDs can work without fear and advance human rights, democracy, and justice. NATURAL DISASTER AND THE RIGHT TO LIFE: SEVEN FAMILY MEMBERS BURIED ALIVE BY BULAMBULI LANDSLIDES Seven members of the same family have reportedly died in landslides that ravaged several villages in Bulambuli district, eastern Uganda. Areas affected included the villages of Masugu, Namakere, Kagulu, and Namagugu in Buluga...

  THE HUMAN RIGHTS CENTRE UGANDA (HRCU) WEEKLY UPDATE ON KEY EMERGING HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES WITHIN THE WORKING ENVIROMENT OF HRDS IN UGANDA THE WEEK OF 15 TH TO 21 ST MAY, 2023 Dear reader, good morning!   Welcome to this new week! HRCU continues to appreciate all that you do to see that human rights and fundamental freedoms for all are attained. It is in that spirit that the organization compiles and shares some of the key developments within the environment or field human rights promotion and protection s o that you are informed and equipped to strengthen advocacy efforts towards having a better and safer society. During last week, our Executive   Director, Ms. Margaret Sekaggya joined some dignitaries,   fellow CSO leaders and HRDs in Uganda at the launch of the 25 th Annual report by the Uganda Human Rights Commission on the state of human rights and freedoms in Uganda in the year 2022. In her re...

  THE HUMAN RIGHTS CENTRE UGANDA (HRCU) WEEKLY UPDATE ON KEY EMERGING HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES WITHIN THE WORKING ENVIROMENT OF HRDS IN UGANDA THE WEEK OF 8 TH TO 14 TH MAY, 2023 Dear reader, Welcome to this new week! In this week’s edition, we delve into important national and global issues affecting humanity and the working environment of human rights defenders. The   updates shine a spotlight on the increasing gun violence in the country (Uganda) where within   the course of last week, an Indian businessman was shot and killed by a   police officer only identified as Wabwire Ivan and   a security guard was shot dead in Makindye, Kampala and another in Arua City. https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/security-guard-shot-dead-in-arua-city-4234252 . Doctors continued with their strike despite government appeals, which possess a big threat on the right to health and life overall. These and more incidents reveal that the country continues facin...

  THE HUMAN RIGHTS CENTRE UGANDA (HRCU) WEEKLY UPDATE ON KEY EMERGING HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES WITHIN THE WORKING ENVIROMENT OF HRDS IN UGANDA THE WEEK OF 1 ST TO 7 TH MAY, 2023 Dear reader, Welcome to this new week! During last week, as most of you might be aware, the State Minister for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Col (Rtd) Charles Okello Engola was shot dead by his body guard Private Wilson Sabiti. More highlights from last week included Journalist across the country celebrating the World Press Freedom day on May 4, 2023, Parliament passing the amended Anti-Homosexuality Bill, and awarding of Ms. Agather Atuhaire the European Union in Uganda Human Rights Defenders’ Award for 2023. Photo: https://twitter.com/AAgather/status/1654421217267392512 PRESS FREEDOM: UGANDA SLIPS FURTHER IN PRESS FREEDOM RANKING Uganda dropped a place down to 133 from 132 in the just-released global press index by Reporters without Borders. The 2023 World Press Freedom Ind...