Tag: Human Rights

Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba Commends Government’s commitment in fostering women empowerment

The minister of lands Judith Nabakooba, and chief guest at Kassanda District's belated Women's Day celebration, praised the government for its commitment to advancing gender equality through affirmative action, which she said has empowered marginalized women. Speaking...

Minister Abiga Applauds President Museveni’s efforts in resettlement of war returnees in West Nile

National News

As preparations for the West Nile Peace Day gain momentum, the State Minister for Urban Development and Member of Parliament for Terego East, Kania Mario Abiga, has praised President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for his pivotal role...

Crime

Opposition Women Leaders Ask Gov’t to Stop Brutalizing Supporters

A section of women leaders from different opposition political parties in Uganda have appealed to the government to end...

International

US Transfers 11 Yemeni Detainees from Guantanamo Bay to...

The United States government has transferred a total of 11 Yemeni nationals who had been held at Guantanamo Bay...

Court

ULS Distances Self from Ssemakadde’s Remarks

Ssemakadde’s leadership style continues to lie under public scrutiny, battling the divide between freedom of expression and responsible professionalism in the law society.

Regional

Large Tonnes of Copper Unearthed as Mountain Collapses in...

The increased mining activities due to increased demand pose threats in the region, including insecurity posed by different militias who are involved in the illegal mining and human rights abuse such as forced evictions as companies seek to expand their industrial scale copper and cobalt mining projects in the mineral-rich areas.

Politics

NUP Launches Leadership School to Mentor Leaders

“Our leadership trainings will be broad, and our students will be trained in leadership classes, communication skills, conflict management, and human rights, among others.”

National News