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HRAPF’s Statement for International Human Rights Day 2025

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HRAPF’s Press statement on World AIDS day – 2025

PRESS STATEMENT Kampala, Monday 1st December 2025 Commemoration of World AIDS Day 2025 Today, Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) joins the world in commemorating World AIDS Day 2025. This year’s theme of “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response” is timely as Uganda and the global community stands at a critical crossroads in the effort to end HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. An unprecedented funding...

Court judgement in constitutional Petitions on Termination of pregnancy

COURT JUDGEMENT IN CONSTITUTIONAL PETITIONS. NO. 25 OF 2020 AND NO. 10 OF 2017 ON TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY IN UGANDA Introduction This judgement arises from petitions No. 25 of 2020 and No. 10 of 2017 which were consolidated by the court since they raise questions on the same subject for constitutional interpretation. The court further admitted M/S. Women’s Link Worldwide. a non-profit organisation to be joined as an Amicus...

Joint statement on the Constitutional Judgement on Termination of Pregnancies in Uganda

JOINT STATEMENT ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT JUDGEMENT IN CONSTITUTIONAL PETITIONS NOS. 25 OF 2020 & 10 OF 2017 ON TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY IN UGANDA Today, we acknowledge the Constitutional Court’s decision in the consolidated cases ofCenter for Health Human Rights and Development & Others v Attorney General and Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum v Attorney General. We specifically welcome the powerful and principled minority decision of the Court....

The Spotlight Newsletter: July to September 2025

Dear Reader We are pleased to share with you the 19th edition of the HRAPF Spotlight Newsletter, highlighting key moments from our work during the third quarter of 2025 (July – September). Throughout this period, HRAPF has remained steadfast in its mission to advance human rights through our core programmes: Access to Justice, the Center on Law and Marginalisation, Health Rights and Community Outreach. In this edition, we showcase...

The Spotlight Newsletter: April to June 2025

Dear Reader, We are pleased to share with you the 18th edition of the HRAPF Spotlight Newsletter, highlighting key moments from our work during the second quarter of 2025 (April-June). Throughout this period, HRAPF remained steadfast in its mission to advance human rights through our core programmes: Access to Justice, the Center on Law and Marginalisation, Health Rights and Community Outreach. In this edition, we present notable achievements across...

The Spotlight Newsletter: January to March 2025

Dear Reader, We are pleased to share the 17th edition of the HRAPF Spotlight Newsletter, bringing you key highlights from our work in the first quarter of 2025 (January-March). During this period, HRAPF continued its commitment to advancing human rights through our core programmes: Access to Justice, the Center on Law and Marginalisation, Health Rights and Community Outreach.     In this edition, we provide an overview of the...

The Spotlight Newsletter – October – December 2024

  Dear Reader, Happy New Year 2025!! We are pleased to share the 16th edition of the HRAPF Spotlight Newsletter, bringing you key highlights from our work in the fourth quarter of 2024 (October–December). During this period, HRAPF continued its commitment to advancing human rights through our core programmes: Access to Justice, the Center on Law and Marginalisation, Health Rights and Community Outreach. In this issue, we take you...

HRAPF’s Press statement in commemoration of the World AIDS Day, 2024

On this World AIDS Day, Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) stands in solidarity with the millions of people around the world, particularly in Uganda, who are living with HIV. This year’s theme, “Take the Rights Path”, emphasizes the critical importance of upholding human rights as central to ending the AIDS epidemic. To read the full press statement, click here!

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...