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HRAPF’s Press Statement in commemoration of the International Human Rights Day 2024
Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) joins the world to commemorate International Human Rights Day 2024 under the theme “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now.” This theme serves as a reminder that the full realisation of human rights is not just a future goal but a present necessity. It calls upon individuals, governments, and organisations to actively protect and promote the rights of all people today to secure... -
THE HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATE MAGAZINE: Call for Contributions
THE HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATE MAGAZINE: Call for Contributions Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) publishes the Human Rights Advocate magazine on an annual basis. The magazine highlights human rights issues and areas for reform in Uganda’s laws with a view to protecting vulnerable and marginalized groups. This year’s issue marks the Magazine’s 10th edition and will focus on human rights concerns emerging before and after the passing of... -
Press Statement on the Case of Henry Mukiibi & 20 Others vs Attorney General
HIGH COURT FINDS MAYOR LIABLE FOR VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS TO FREEDOM FROM TORTURE, INHUMAN AND DEGRADING TREATMENT AND THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY OF 20 SUSPECTED LGBTIQ YOUTHS ARRESTED DURING THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN On 22nd November 2024, Justice Dr. Douglas Karekona Singiza of the High Court of Uganda issued the long-awaited judgment in the case of Henry Mukiibi & 20 Others v Attorney General, Miscellaneous Cause No. 179 of... -
HRAPF’s Call for Applications for the position of a Data Officer
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DATA OFFICER Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) is an independent, nonpartisan, registered non-governmental organisation. HRAPF focuses on ensuring that human rights of all persons including marginalised persons and key populations are respected and protected. HRAPF currently seeks to recruit a qualified and dedicated Data Officer to join our team. The individual will be responsible for timely monitoring, data collection, and... -
THE SPOTLIGHT Newsletter: July – September 2024
HRAPF’S WORK AIMS AT ACHIEVING EQUALITY, NON-DISCRIMINATION AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR THE MOST AT RISK PERSONS IN UGANDA Dear Reader, We are delighted to present the 15th issue of the HRAPF Spotlight Newsletter, where we share the highlights of our interventions during the third quarter of 2024 (July-September 2024). In the quarter, HRAPF implemented its activities under the following programmes: the Access to Justice Programme, Health Rights...
