Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) (@UHRC

Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)

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Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)

@UHRC_UGANDA

To Protect and Promote Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms in Uganda for Sustainable Development. Download our App on Play Store: bit.ly/3AwLLem

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Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)
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May 22
The 28th Annual Report on the State of Human Rights and Freedoms was officially launched on 20th May, 2026 at Protea Hotel Kampala. The conversations in that room reinforced why this work continues to matter. Thank you to all who attended, physically and online. Your presence is
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Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)
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May 2, 2025
📢 📢RELEASE ORDER📌 We have issued a release order directing the @cdfupdf @mkainerugaba and UPDf @MODVA_UPDF to release Edward Rogers Ssebuufu aka @eddie_mutwe with immediate effect. The order was issued by our @ChairpersonUhrc . @ckaheru @lo_apitta @SimeoNsubuga @mutumba_n
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Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)
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Feb 14, 2023
Please disregard this!
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Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)
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Feb 17, 2025
We have today February 17, 2025, interfaced with Rtd. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye at Luzira Prison. He remains visibly weak. We urge the relevant government authorities to swiftly handle the remaining Judicial processes in line with the Supreme Court’s decision. @ChairpersonUhrc
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Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)
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Oct 26, 2022
We condemn such acts of intolerance among the citizens and call for respect for divergent views - See full statement about the events that unfolded at the burial of the late Jakana Nadduli in Nakaseke district.
Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)
@UHRC_UGANDA
Nov 20, 2024
We have closely monitored the treatment of former Presidential Candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, who were arrested last Saturday. Led by the Directors of Monitoring & Inspection and Regional Services, the UHRC team attended the Court Martial session today.... 🧶1/4
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Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)
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Mar 18, 2025
📢 UHRC TRIBUNAL SESSIONS 📌 Two weeks ago, our Human Rights Tribunal sat in both TESO and Lango sub-regions. It awarded a total of Shs214m. Below is the Audio-visual summary of the sessions. @ChairpersonUhrc @ckaheru @lo_apitta @mutumba_n @RSsekindi @SimeoNsubuga @shifrahl
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Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)
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Feb 13, 2025
📹 Summary of our Human Rights Tribunal 📌 Earlier this week, we awarded Shs25m in compensation to a victim of Torture. Below 👇is the Audio-visual summary. @ChairpersonUhrc @ckaheru @lo_apitta @BKamadi @mutumba_n @IdaNakiganda @amayoroseline2 @RoseMKemi @JulietLogose @far_rouk
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Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)
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May 24, 2024
📢THE 26th ANNUAL REPORT 📢 After presenting our 26th Annual Report to the Speaker yesterday, our member of the Commission Hon. Crispin Kaheru @ckaheru moved a vote of thanks. See 🎥👇 #UHRC26thANNUALREPORT23 @ccgea1 @ChairpersonUhrc @lo_apitta @rwabukurukuru @SimeoNsubuga
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Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)
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May 20, 2024
📢OUR STATEMENT 📌 @ChairpersonUhrc @HEBobiwine @ckaheru @lo_apitta @shifrahl @GabrielBuule @JulietLogose @rwabukurukuru @bbstvug @BKamadi @IdaNakiganda @RSsekindi @JulietLogose @far_rouk @ntvuganda @nbstv
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Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)
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Jul 23, 2024
📢OUR STATEMENT 📌 We continue to monitor the situation @ChairpersonUhrc @ckaheru @lo_apitta @shifrahl @SimeoNsubuga @rwabukurukuru @RSsekindi @IdaNakiganda @BKamadi @amayoroseline2 @PoliceUg @mutumba_n @alex_bukumunhe
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Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)
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May 18, 2022
The UHRC has engaged security since the arrest of @kizzabesigye1 in regard to his house arrest that lasted 6 days. We note that, following our intervention, security vacated his premises last night and he is now a free man. Photo Credit: @nilepostnews.
Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)
@UHRC_UGANDA
May 15, 2025
📢EU RECOGNITION 📌 Our Hon. Mariam Wangadya has just been recognized in a special way by the @EUinUG this afternoon. She has received a certificate of appreciation "as a special recognition of her voice, service and dedication in upholding Human Rights for all in Uganda," from
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Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)
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Jan 29, 2022
It’s with great shock and pain that we‘ve learnt of the passing of our Honourable Member of the Commission, Fr. Simon Lokodo. He passed on this morning in Geneva Switzerland 🇨🇭. The Commission will share details in due course. May the Almighty Rest His Soul in Eternal Peace.