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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 21 ST TO 27 TH AUGUST 2023 Dear Esteemed Reader, Welcome to another round up of the weekly updates on human rights and key emerging issues within the human rights defenders working environment.   Advocacy and lobbying must continue to be emphasized to ensure that we can all have a society where everyone’s rights and freedoms are respected and upheld . Some of the updates as compiled include the following: PROMOTION OF THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION AND SRHR: UGANDA TO RECEIVE SHS450 BILLION FOR PROMOTING ADOLESCENT GIRLS’ EDUCATION The European Union in partnership with Belgium and Germany, is set to give Uganda 112 million Euros which is approximately Shs450.6 billion to promote education for adolescent girls in 200 schools across the country. The European Union Ambassador to Uganda, Jan Sadek said the money will promo...

  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 14 TH TO 20 TH AUGUST, 2023 Dear Reader, Welcome to yet another edition of HRCU’s weekly update on human rights and key emerging issues within the working environment of human rights defenders in Uganda. HRCU is delighted to continue sharing this information with you to enable further advocacy celebration of the key principles of human rights and fundamental freedoms by and for all persons. You are highly appreciated for your commitment to receiving, reading and acting upon the shared information to make the environment much better for the promotion, protection and realization of human rights in your community. Some of the updates as compiled include the following: FOREIGN POLICY AND HUMAN RIGHTS: WORLD BANK LOANS WON’T SHUT DOWN UGANDA, TAYEBWA The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa urged Members of Parli...

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 7 TH TO 13 TH AUGUST 2023 Dear Esteemed Reader, It is a pleasure to welcome you to this week's edition of our updates on human rights issues and analysis on the emerging issues. In sharing this information with you, we must remember that human rights are not just a lofty ideal or an academic concept but a fundamental part of our everyday lives. HRDs from across the country are encouraged to continue engaging in thoughtful and respectful dialogue with key stakeholders while keeping in mind that each and every one of us has a role to play in advocacy for human rights and fundamental freedoms. Let us work together to create a world where every person's rights are respected, protected and realized. Some of the updates as compiled include the following: ANTI-HOMOSEXUALITY ACT, 2023: WORLD BANK HALTS NEW LOANS TO UGANDA ...

  THE HUMAN RIGHTS CENTRE UGANDA (HRCU) WEEKLY UPDATE ON THE KEY EMERGING HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES WITHIN THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF HRDS IN UGANDA THE WEEK OF 31 ST JULY TO 6 TH AUGUST 2023 Dear reader,  Happy new month and welcome to August 2023, As we continue to embark on a journey to shed light on the key emerging human rights issues within the working environment of HRDs in Uganda, let us remind ourselves of the profound significance that human rights hold in shaping a just and equitable society. Our collective voices and efforts are very prudent in advocating for the inherent dignity, freedoms, and equality of all people, regardless of their background, race, gender, religion, or nationality. We firmly believe that everyone deserves to live a life free from oppression, discrimination, and violence. UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICIALLY CLOSES OFFICES, EXITS UGANDA The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, officially closed the agency’s office...