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The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda is dedicated to the protection and promotion of human rights defenders in Uganda.
👏Today, the @newvisionwire published a story profiling our Human Rights Defender of the year 2024 Award winner. Ms. Anna Lomonyanga an HRD from Napak district in Karamoja heads the team at Karamoja Special Children Hope Initiative (KSCHI). She advocates for the rights of…
“All sanctions are equal.” Wrong! Sanctions only have teeth when they bite the hand that signs unlawful orders. This episode shows why targeting command—not the rank-and-file—is the only way sanctions work. 🎧 Listen to this week's #PolicyDigestPodcast via:…
Every week since August last year, @centre4policy has produced the #PolicyDigestPodcast — your gateway into how African societies are governed. The podcast explores how people & leaders are shaping their futures through candid conversations & sharp analysis. All the 44 episodes…
Communities need brave voices. HRDs stand at the frontline of justice, speaking out against abuse, inequality, and injustice. We believe legal empowerment is not a privilege, it’s a right. When HRDs know the law and access justice, they are safer, stronger, and more effective."
“Whereas the Constitution asserts a collective responsibility of both the State & citizens in protecting human rights, the primary obligation lies with the State herself.” — Robert Kirenga, ED, National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders – Uganda, at the 40th #CEPAConvo.
#SpeakerSpotlight Robert .B. Kirenga is a resolute shield for Uganda’s human rights defenders. Since 2017, he has led the National Coalition for Human Rights Defenders with clarity and courage-coordinating protection, building capacity and elevating voices on global stages. 🎙️…
📌Our institutional capacity building continues. Today's training is focusing on digital cyber security and data management. Adequate cybersecurity training will restore confidence, allow staff to operate fearlessly and directly addressing human rights issues. @NCHRD_UG…
#Genderjustice is not a #women issue, it’s everyone’s #fight. To achieve true #Equality and #Equity, #MenandBoys must be part of the journey, not just as #Allies but #Partners in dismantling harmful #Norms, challenging #injustice to strengthen the path towards #Inclusion.
✔️Gender mainstreaming isn’t just an add-on—it’s a systematic approach. It involves assessing all programming, budgeting, and decision-making through a gender lens, ensuring policies don’t exacerbate inequalities, and that all genders benefit equally. Our gender mainstreaming…
@NCHRD_UG Secretariat staff members are currently undertaking a training on gender mainstreaming supported by @DiakoniaSverige. #TogetherWeDefend
@ASF_NGO is happy to contribute towards the respect & realisation of civil liberties, Human Rights & rule of law in the region working collaboratively with her partners @centre4policy @chapterfourug @HRNJUganda @NCHRD_UG @humanrightstz @IreneAnying @HRCUG @BelgiumInUganda
Jimmy Wamimbi - the Project Coordinator at the Avocats Sans Frontieres (ASF) gave opening remarks on behalf of the Partners. He remarked that it was an honor to collaborate with @centre4policy on a project that is built on the foundation of fighting for the rule of law,…
📍There is heightened concerns from citizens over a high likelihood of internet shutdown in the near future. A vast majority of them (approximately 84%) consider the possibility of another internet shutdown in Uganda as “very likely.” This indicates a strong concern about…
Breaking: A land rights defender and his wife have been arrested, charged, and sent to prison... #TogetherWeDefend @DCAUganda @NCHRD_UG @EUinUG @FrontLineHRD @UNinUganda @RightsinDevt @UNHumanRights @amnesty @both_ends @ministry_lands @BHRRC Read more: witnessradio.org/a-land-rights-…
What do communities need for inclusive Land Rights? A culture that empowers women to own land and participate in decisions concerning land and its use for community development. An inclusive culture = shared progress 🤝✨. #HerLandHerVoice #ExtractivesUG #LandRightsUg
#CEPAPublications As part of our broader support to road safety advocacy in Uganda, @centre4policy published a new report: "Financing for Road Safety in Uganda" This report explores how Uganda can better mobilize and allocate resources to reduce road crashes and save lives.…
🗳️Major political parties hold internal elections this week. Yet, gender inequality and discrimination continue to hinder women’s full participation, from candidacy to voting. #WomenInPolitics #DemocracyForAll Cc @NCHRD_UG @videaug1 @DefendDefenders @IrlEmbUganda 1/2
✨Start this week rooted in purpose, fueled by passion, and guided by justice. ✨🌍. We move not just for ourselves but for every woman and girl still silenced by injustice. 💚 Together, we rise. Together, we resist. Together, we reimagine. 🔗 rights4her.org
Today, we added our voices to a discussion concerning #SDGs. We delved into the youth action- Linking SDGs to NDP4 (National Development Plan four). We discussed issues of employment, governance, education and climate change. Thank you @UNAUGANDA. @NCHRD_UG
🙌Yesterday we were glad to host a team from @DiakoniaSverige (our partners) for a routine monitoring and partner dialogue visit. @NCHRD_UG is always grateful for such partnerships and collaborations as we protect and promote #HRDs and their work in Uganda. #TogetherWeDefend
. @NCHRD_UG: Journalist @RobertSsempala to Head Board of Human Rights Defenders - Kampala Gazette I #KlaGazetteNews kampalagazette.com/nchrd-u-journa… @HRNJUganda @NsajjaPious