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THE SPOTLIGHT NEWSLETTER (APRIL – JUNE 2026)

Dear Reader, We are excited to share the 22nd edition of the Spotlight Newsletter. In this edition, we highlight key results from our programmes and provide updates on our efforts to promote and protect the rights of marginalised communities during the second quarter of 2026 (April-June 2026). Throughout this period, HRAPF remained steadfast in advancing human rights across its core programmes: Access to Justice, Centre on Research and Strategic...

HRAPF’s SOGIE Violations report – July 2026

HRAPF’s July SOGIE Violations Report. This is HRAPF’s 38th monthly report on violence and other forms of human rights violations on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity/expression (SOGIE) since the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA), marking three years and two months. It discusses cases in which individuals were targeted for violence and violations purely on the basis of their presumed SOGIE as reported to HRAPF in...

HRAPF’s Press Statement in commemoration of the International Women’s day, 2026

 PRESS STATEMENT Kampala, Sunday 8th March 2026 International Women’s Day 2026: HRAPF stands in solidarity with Marginalised Women Today, Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) joins the world in commemorating International Women’s Day 2026 under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.” This year’s theme calls for urgent and deliberate action to dismantle the structural, legal and social barriers that continue to deny women and...

The Spotlight Newsletter: October to December 2025

Dear Reader We are delighted to share the 20th edition of the HRAPF Spotlight Newsletter; a significant milestone that reflects our continued commitment to documenting, amplifying, and advancing human rights work. This edition showcases the key results from our programmes and updates on our ongoing efforts to promote and protect the rights of marginalised communities in the last quarter of 2025. (October to December 2025). Throughout this period, HRAPF...

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...