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...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...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...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...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...Human Rights Watch, Amnesty Int, HRAPF and 28 other NGOs issue letter in CSO break-ins
Uganda: Investigate Break-ins at Groups’ Offices Pattern of Attacks Indicates Perpetrators Enjoy Impunity (Kampala, June 13, 2016) – The Uganda Police Force (UPF) should promptly, thoroughly, and transparently investigate a series of attacks on Ugandan non-governmental organizations and human rights defenders and hold suspects accountable, 31 Ugandan and international...East African Court of Justice Hears case challenging Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act
On 16 June 2016, the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) heard final submissions in a case contending that the passing of the now nullified Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2014 (AHA) with certain provisions was in violation of the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community (East African Community...East African Court of Justice Hears case challenging Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act
On 16 June 2016, the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) heard final submissions in a case contending that the passing of the now nullified Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2014 (AHA) with certain provisions was in violation of the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community (East African Community...Human Rights Watch, Amnesty Int, HRAPF and 28 other NGOs issue letter in CSO break-ins
Uganda: Investigate Break-ins at Groups’ Offices Pattern of Attacks Indicates Perpetrators Enjoy Impunity (Kampala, June 13, 2016) – The Uganda Police Force (UPF) should promptly, thoroughly, and transparently investigate a series of attacks on Ugandan non-governmental organizations and human rights defenders and hold suspects accountable, 31 Ugandan and international...JOINT CIVIL SOCIETY STATEMENT ON BREAK INS
Joint civil Society Press statement on Break ins of offices of civil society organizations 23 May 2016 Uganda government should immediately take steps to end pattern of office break-ins 10 Ugandan civil society organisations urge the government of Uganda to conduct swift and transparent investigations the recent wave of...
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