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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 24 TH TO 30 TH APRIL 2023 Dear reader, Welcome to this new week, Events from last week were majorly around the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023 and its implications especially on aid and donor support from western countries, and the evacuations of Ugandans from the war disturbed Sudan.  Relatedly, HRCU welcomes back all HRDs and the general public from celebrations to mark the International labour day which were held on Monday May 1, 2023 in Namutumba district. During the celebrations, the civil society fraternity in Uganda called for streamlining of labour laws to protect employees' rights and further promote economic rights as provided for under article 40 of the 1995 Uganda Constitution. https://www.ntv.co.ug/ug/news/sports/civil-society-calls-for-stre...

  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 17 TH TO 23 RD APRIL 2023 Dear reader, Welcome to this new week! We hope and pray that all is well with you and your loved ones. Please receive and read through some of developments which transpired from last week within the human rights context. HRCU continues to provide you with an insight into the human rights situation in Uganda, highlighting the progress made, as well as the ongoing challenges that need to be addressed. Some of the documented developments include the following: MUSLIMS MARK AND CELEBRATE EID-AL-FITR HRCU welcomes back all Muslims from the celebrations of Eid al-Fitr which occurred on Friday April 21, 2023. During the celebrations, the Grand Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Mubajje prayed for peace to prevail in war-tone Muslim countries, especially neighboring Sudan, and called for ceasefire. ...

  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 10 TH TO 16 TH APRIL 2023 Dear reader, Welcome to this week's round-up of human rights issues, where we highlight some of the most pressing challenges and developments within the working environment of HRDs in Uganda, as strides continue to be made for justice, equality and wellbeing of HRDs. The promotion and protection of human rights is a complex and multifaceted task that requires the combined efforts of individuals, organizations, and governments at local, national, and international levels. Collaboration, multi-stakeholder engagement, resource leveraging, and global cooperation are necessary to address the complex and interconnected challenges facing the scope human rights. HRCU highly hopes that through sharing these updates with you, you will utilize then not ...

  THE HUMAN RIGHTS CENTRE UGANDA (HRCU) WEEKLY UPDATE ON KEY EMERGING HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES WITHIN THE WORKING ENVIROMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS IN UGANDA THE WEEK OF 27 TH MARCH TO 2 ND APRIL 2023 Dear reader, Welcome to the month of April, 2023! HRCU is delighted to continue compiling and sharing with you some key issues and updates within the working environment of human rights defenders (HRDs) in Uganda with a focus on those issues that touch human rights and fundamental freedoms for all. Through these updates and their analysis, HRCU is of the intention or aim that   HRDs shall not only be informed but also pick up action points and work towards creating positive change in their working environment and nation as a whole. Some of the developments from last week included the following: Top of Form ACCESS TO JUSTICE: SUPREME COURT HEARS ONLY 4 CASES IN LAST QUARTER – REPORT The Supreme Court handled only four cases in the past quarter, a Judiciary qua...