The Human Rights Centre Uganda Blog

Dear Human Rights Defender and Valued Partner, As we commence a new week in our shared pursuit of justice and human dignity, the Human Rights Centre Uganda reaffirms its unwavering commitment to protecting and promoting the rights and freedoms of all individuals. Amid both ongoing and emerging challenges, we urge all stakeholders to remain vigilant and actively involved. Transparent communication and strong, sustained collaboration are vital to developing lasting, rights-based solutions. Below is a summary of key developments from the past week. We remain deeply grateful for your continued dedication to the advancement of human rights and justice for all. NATIONAL UPDATE S JUDICIARY PAYS TRIBUTE TO JUSTICE KANYEIHAMBA The Uganda flag flew at half -must on top of the Supreme Court building in Kampala to symbolize the mourning of Prof. George Wilson Kayeihamba.A white, big tent was erected next to the same building where Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo who led a panel of s...

  NEWSLETTER April – June, 2025 "Resilience Through The Times: Working Towards A Better Environment For Civil Society Organizations and Human Rights Defenders In Uganda" Dear reader, Warm greetings from the Human Rights Centre Uganda (HRCU)! As we turn the pages of yet another dynamic quarter, HRCU is delighted to share with you a glimpse into some of the work undertaken between April and June 2025. The events and engagements we are sharing with you were conducted under HRCU’s focus areas of capacity building; advocacy and networking; research and documentation, legal aid and; institutional capacity strengthening. Among the many accomplishments, the following are highlighted in the Newsletter. Quarterly dialogue meeting between Civil Society Organisations and the Minister of Internal Affairs Reflection meetings on the NGO Regulatory Framework Inception meetings under the Civic Improvement Project Participation at the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit Af...

Dear Human Rights Defender and Valued Partner, As we embark on a new week in our shared pursuit of justice and human dignity, the Human Rights Centre Uganda reaffirms its steadfast commitment to protecting and promoting the rights and freedoms of all individuals. In light of evolving challenges, we urge all stakeholders to remain vigilant and proactive. Transparent communication and strong collaboration are essential to developing lasting, rights-based solutions. Below is a summary of key developments from the past week. We are deeply grateful for your continued dedication to advancing human rights and justice. NATIONAL UPDATE S RETIRED SUPREME COURT JUDGE GEORGE KANYEIHAMBA DIES Retired Ugandan Supreme Court judge and prominent legal Scholar Prof. George Kanyeihamba passed away on Monday July 14, 2025. Kanyeihamba died at the age of 85 years and is appreciated for his great contribution to access to justice and constitutionalism in Uganda. Source: https://www.monitor.c...