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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...