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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 3 RD TO 9 TH JULY, 2023 A very welcome to the 28 th week of the year, Welcome to this new week! HRCU continues to celebrate the resilience, courage, and achievements of human rights defenders who work tirelessly to bring about positive change. By highlighting some of the key incidents within the working environment of HRDs, we hope to inspire others to join in the collective pursuit of justice and dignity for all. Through this blog, you are requested to engage, share your thoughts, and contribute to the ongoing discussions about human rights defenders and how best to improve on their working environment. Together, we can create a more inclusive, just, and compassionate world where human rights are upheld, respected, and protected for every individual, regardless of their background or circumstances. Some of the developm

  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 26 TH JUNE TO 2 ND JULY, 2023 Dear reader, Welcome to this new week! Human rights are of utmost importance in Uganda’s growth and development, as they are in any country. Human rights are natural entitlements that all individuals possess by virtue of being human, regardless of their nationality, race, religion, gender, or any other aspect. These rights are inherent, indivisible, universal, interdependent and they provide the foundation for human dignity, freedom, and equality. By upholding human rights, Uganda can create an environment where every individual can live a life of dignity, freedom, and equality, leading to sustainable development and a just society. Please read through some of the key stories that emerged from last week. IGG ORDERS FORMER NSSF BOSS BYARUGABA TO REFUND SHS 3 BILLION Former National Social