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HRAPF makes joint statement with ISHR at 34th Session of Human Rights Council
Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum, along with International Service for Human Rights, have made a statement at the 34th session of the Human Rights Council held in Geneva from 27 February to 24 March 2017. The organisations urge Uganda to repeal domestic laws which limit the rights of human rights defenders. ISHR HRAPF Joint Statement at 34th Session of Human Rights Council -
Human Rights Council extends mandates of Special Rapporteurs on Minority Issues and Human Rights Defenders
The Human Rights Council of the United Nations has adopted resolutions on 23 March 2017 extending the mandates of the Special Rapporteurs on Minority Issues as well as Human Rights Defenders. The continued work of these Special Rapporteurs for the next three years is set to advance the rights of minority groups as well as the protection of human rights defenders on a global level. Mandate of Special Rapporteur on Situation... -
Opinion: We need to open up about abortion instead of gagging discussions
The abortion question has recently made headlines with the Executive Order released by the new United States President prohibiting any aid from the US going to organisations, which provide services or even information on abortion. This is the ‘global gag-rule’ which will have devastating consequences for women and girls in lower and middle income countries across the globe, including Uganda, as funding for organisations which provide family planning services... -
HRAPF releases analysis of the Human Rights Enforcement Bill, 2015
HRAPF has made an analysis of The Human Rights Enforcement Bill, 2015. The Bill was published in the Uganda Gazette on 1 October 2015 as Bill No 26 of 2015. The Bill is sponsored by the Human Rights Committee of Parliament and its main objective is to give effect to Article 50(4) of the Constitution by providing for the procedure of enforcing human rights under Chapter Four of the... -
INVITATION FOR PREQUALIFICATION OF PROVIDERS OF GOODS AND SERVICES FOR 2017
HRAPF is an independent, non-partisan, non-governmental organisation operating in Uganda. HRAPF specialises in provision of legal aid, human rights awareness, promotion, protection, and advocacy for marginalised groups. HRAPF wishes to contract competent and qualified service providers and suppliers to supply the following goods and services for two years: i. Stationery ii. Catering services iii. Computers, ICT equipment, and accessories iv. Internet services and IT Support v. Furniture and fittings... -
HRAPF releases third issue of the Human Rights Advocate focusing on the new NGO Act 2016
The Human Rights Advocate magazine is a legislative review and advocacy tool in favour of marginalised groups. Each issue contains deliberations from a variety of authors on a particular enactment or proposed enactment, which affects marginalised groups, all focusing on a common theme. The third issue of the Human Rights Advocate focuses on the new Non-Governmental Organisations Act, 2016 and the impact of this Act on marginalised groups in... -
HRAPF releases research report on laws regulating sex work in Uganda
On Wednesday, 26 October 2016, Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) launched a report entitled ‘Legal Regulation of Sex Work in Uganda: Exploring the Current Trends and their Impact on the Human Rights of Sex Workers’. The study, undertaken in collaboration with Women’s Organisation Network for Human Rights Advocacy (WONETHA), set out to critically assess the legal framework in which sex workers operate, in light of recent legislative...
