The Uganda Human Rights Commission is a National Human Rights Institution established under Article 51(1) of the 1995 Constitution with a mandate of promoting and protecting human rights and other fundamental freedoms. The UHRC also monitors the Government's compliance with international treaty and convention obligations and makes recommendations to Parliament on effective measures for ""· promotion and protection of human rights. Furthermore, the UHRC has the responsibility of reviewing and analyzing bills, laws, and policies in order to ensure that they comply with human rights standards. 

UHRC appreciates the effort made by the Human Rights Committee of Parliament for drafting a bill that establishes an enforcement mechanism for the promotion and protection of human rights in Uganda. The proposed law is clearly an endeavor to bring Uganda in line with its international, regional, and constitutional obligations.