Tag: Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)

Why Uganda Martyrs Day Is Important

Every year on June 3, millions of Christians in Uganda and across the world gather to commemorate Uganda Martyrs Day, one of the most important religious events on the African continent. The annual celebration attracts pilgrims...

Government Plans New Border Posts with Kenya and Rwanda to Boost Regional Trade

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The government is planning to establish new border entry points along Uganda's frontiers with Kenya and Rwanda as part of efforts to improve cross-border trade, facilitate movement and strengthen regional integration. The announcement was made by the...

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UNHCR Warns Against Electoral Violence, Urges Peaceful Campaigns Ahead...

The Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya, has called on leaders from across the political...

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NUP Members Lawfully Arrested, Not Abducted— UHRC’s Wangadya

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has dismissed allegations of state-orchestrated abductions in the run-up to the 2026 Ugandan...

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FDC Condemns Government Inaction on Human Rights Abuses, Cites...

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has accused the Ugandan government of failing to uphold its own promises on...

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UHRC Chairperson Emphasizes Human Rights Commitment in Detention Facilities

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Chairperson, Mariam Wangadya, has emphasized the commission’s mandate to safeguard citizen’s rights particularly...

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Health Committee Blocks Surrogacy Access for All Women, Raising...

Members of Parliament on the Parliament’s Health Committee have rejected a proposal by the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) to allow all women, regardless of fertility status, to access surrogacy services.

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