Uganda – Human Rights Network Uganda
The Human Rights House in Uganda is a virtual house, which aims to improve the delivery of human rights services such as legal aid, awareness building and networking, as well as supporting the implementation of other rights activities in Uganda. The project is hosted atHuman Rights Network-Uganda (HURINET-U).
Human rights trends
Ugandan court: 30 years for killer of gay activist
10 November 2011, Associated Press reports that a Ugandan court has sentenced a man to 30 years in prison for killing a gay rights activist. A high court judge on Thursday handed down the sentence to the man who admitted that he bludgeoned David Kato to death with a hammer in January. 10 Nov 2011 »
Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) and their leader Frank Mugisha receives 2011 Rafto Prize
The 2011 Rafto Prize is awarded to Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG). Frank Mugisha, Executive Director of SMUG, will receive the award on behalf of the organisation. The Prize is awarded to SMUG for its work to make fundamental human rights apply to everyone, and to eliminate discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. 29 Sep 2011 »
East African Community urged to discuss human rights situation in Uganda
International human rights and freedom of expression organisation Article 19 calls on the East African Community (EAC) to hold a special session on Uganda to discuss the country’s ongoing grave human right violations, including frequent attacks on freedom of expression. 04 Jun 2011 »
Uganda (UPDATE): -Anti-homosexuality bill deferred to next parliament
The Anti-homosexuality bill that was scheduled to be discussed and tabled for a vote in the Ugandan parliament on 11 May, has been deferred to the next parliamentary session, commencing in June. The mandate of the current parliament ends on 18 May, but other business will prevent the bill from being considered before this session ends. 16 May 2011 »
Police and army brutality increases in Uganda
The Ugandan police and army continues its brutal handling of mass protests against rising food and fuel prices. Ugandan authorities have also cracked down on social and independent media. A coalition of CSOs protests the way freedoms and rights of Ugandans are violated. 30 Apr 2011 »
Uganda - Kampala
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