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HRAPF releases research report on the use of ‘idle and disorderly’ laws in Uganda

On Thursday, 29th September 2016, HRAPF released its latest research report, which in on the impact of the enforcement of ‘Idle and disorderly’ laws on marginalised groups in Uganda. The study tracks the enforcement of section 167 and 168, which respectively criminalise ‘being idle and disorderly’ and ‘being a rogue and vagabond’ over the period of 2011 to 2015 in the Kampala metropolitan area. The study employed both quantitative...

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/

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...

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...

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...

NGO Bill to affect organisations working on issues of sexual minorities

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 human rights groups said today in a letter to the police inspector general. The severity of one of the recent...

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 Treaty). The AHA, was passed on 20 December 2013 by the Parliament of Uganda, came into force on 14 March...

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 Treaty). The AHA, was passed on 20 December 2013 by the Parliament of Uganda, came into force on 14 March...