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East African Court of Justice gives judgment in Uganda Anti Gay Act Case
Today, 27th September 2016, the First Instance Division of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) delivered its judgment in in Reference No.6 of 2014 – Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) v Attorney General of Uganda and the Secretariat of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). This case was originally filed by HRAPF under the auspices of the Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights and... -
HRAPF releases legal analysis of the crackdown on Uganda LGBTI Pride Events
HRAPF has issued a legal analysis of the recent events where the Police raided a night club where an LGBTI beauty was being held as part of the Pride Uganda 2016 events. The analysis can be found at https://hrapf.org/legal-analyses/ -
Judgment in Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act Case at the EACJ to be delivered on 27th September
Judgment in the case where HRAPF is challenging certain provisions of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act 2016 at the East African Court of Justice will be delivered on 27th September at 9.00am at the Court in Arusha. The case is Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) v Attorney General of Uganda, Reference No. 6 of 2014. It challenges the passing of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2014 with the following provisions: section... -
HRAPF releases Annual Report 2015
HRAPF’s Annual Report 2015 is out. It shows all the work that the organisations did in the year 2015 plus HRAPF’s current financial status. -
HRAPF holds 7th Annual General Meeting
HRAPF on 30th July 2016 held its 7th Annual Meeting marking its 8th year in existence. The meeting was opened by the Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), Ms. Sylvia Muwebwa Ntambi who thanked HRAPF for supporting marginalised groups and for working closely with the EOC. She reiterated that the EOC welcomes all cases including those concerning LGBTI persons and other marginalised persons. The meeting was also attended... -
Criminal Justice professionals call upon fellow law enforcement officials in Uganda to protect LGBT rights
Criminal Justice professionals meeting in Amsterdam for the 1st World LGBT Conference for Criminal Justice professionals have called upon their fellow law enforcement agencies in Uganda to respect the rights of minorities including those of LGBT persons. This is in a statement they issued at the end of the conference on 5th August 2016. It is here Criminal Justice Sector Professionals Resolution on Uganda DEF -
HRAPF and Other Human Rights Activists Condemn Ugandan Police Attack on Lawful LGBTI Pride Event
August 5, 2016 (Kampala) On August 4, the third night of a week of Ugandan LGBTI Pride celebrations, a vibrant pageant underway at Kampala’s Club Venom to crown Mr/Ms/Mx Uganda was brutally and unlawfully raided by the Uganda police, starting at approximately 11:30 pm. Police claimed that they had been told a “gay wedding” was taking place and that the celebration was “unlawful” because police had not been informed... -
HRAPF condemns Police raid on Pride Uganda activity
Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) strongly condemns yesterday’s actions of the Uganda Police of raiding a fashion event organised for the LGBTI community as part of the Pride Uganda week celebrations. The Police had been notified by the organisers about Pride events as per the requirements of the Public Order Management Act. But even then, this was an indoor activity which was disrupting no one, at a... -
Employment Opportunity at HRAPF
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF A COMMUNITY PARALEGAL Introduction: HRAPF is an independent, non-partisan, non-governmental organisation registered under the laws of Uganda. HRAPF is specifically interested in human rights awareness, promotion, protection, and advocacy for marginalised groups. HRAPF takes a legal approach to its work and its main strategies are: legal aid service provision; legal and policy analysis; research and documentation; and strategic litigation. HRAPF is seeking...
