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  THE HUMAN RIGHTS CENTRE UGANDA (HRCU) WEEKLY UPDATE ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND KEY EMERGING ISSUES WITHIN THE HRDS’ WOKING ENVIRONMENT WEEK OF 6 TH TO 12 TH SEPTEMBER 2021 It’s a great new week that we look towards. There is nothing in life that beats faith, hope and love. Simply knowing that our tomorrow will be greater and brighter than today is enough to keep us working and advancing in whatever cause we are engaged. The message is simple: “all of us are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” The Human Rights Centre values the contribution of everyone who is directly or indirectly involved in the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Uganda and world over. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: Legislative Advocacy: HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS’ LAW COLLABORATORS MEET WITH MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT On Friday 10 th September 2021, some representatives from civil society organizations involved in advocating for the passing of the Human Rights Defenders’ Pr...

  THE HUMAN RIGHTS CENTRE UGANDA (HRCU) WEEKLY UPDATE ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND KEY EMERGING ISSUES WITHIN THE HRDS’ WOKING ENVIRONMENT WEEK OF 30 TH AUGUST TO 5 TH SEPTEMBER 2021 Welcome to the month of September 2021! Thank you for the continued effort and zeal in promoting and striving for the protection and realization of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Uganda. You will note and notice that the more we do our work peacefully, within the law and within well defined contexts, the more we win together as key actors whether individually or in association with others – whether in civil society/NGO sector or government/State ministries, departments and agencies. Ultimately, we are working towards a society where everyone’s rights and fundamental freedoms can re respected, promoted, protected and realized. Below are some of the updates from the week of August 30 to September 5, 2021: COVID-19 RELATED NEWS Results of COVID-19 tests done on 3 September 2021 confirm ...