UHRC Tribunal awards Shs. 18m to victims of human rights violations
November 7, 2025 5:52 pmThe Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Tribunal sitting today at the Jinja Regional Office, has commenced hearing of cases of... View Article
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UHRC organizes a National Dialogue on Elections to enhance Peace, Tolerance, and Unity ahead of the forthcoming 2026 General Elections in Uganda
October 2, 2025 4:54 pmThe Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) held a historic National Dialogue on Elections on September 29, 2025, at Esella Country... View Article
UHRC Staff equipped with skills to enhance business and Human Rights Monitoring, Investigation, and Documentation
September 25, 2025 1:51 pmUganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) staff from regional, field, and head offices have undergone a week-long training on business and... View Article
UHRC, EC, UPF meet to discuss human rights ahead of Uganda’s forthcoming 2026 general elections
September 24, 2025 11:57 amThe Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Hon. Mariam Wangadya, has today, (22nd September 2025), hosted the Chairperson... View Article
A Joint statement to flag off commemoration activities for UN Day in Support of Torture Victims
June 20, 2025 10:34 amIntroduction On 26th June 2025, Uganda joins the global community to mark the United Nations International Day in Support of... View Article
UHRC, Partners issue Joint WPFD Statement with renewed call to safeguarding free and independent journalism
April 30, 2025 6:02 pmThe Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) together with partners under the Uganda Media Sector Working Group (UMSWG) have issued a... View Article
UHRC awards Shs140m compensation to victims of Human Rights Violation
February 18, 2025 3:27 pmThe Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has awarded Shs140m in total to different victims of human rights violation that arose... View Article
UHRC resumes holding series of human rights tribunal sessions across the country – 2025
February 11, 2025 1:54 pmThe Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) is slated to hold a series of Human Rights Tribunal Sessions across the Country,... View Article
Uganda Human Rights Commission Chairperson Pays Tribute to Late President Jimmy Carter – Kampala, Uganda
January 9, 2025 4:00 pmOn January 8, 2025, Adv. Mariam Wangadya, Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), met with U.S. Ambassador to... View Article
Message from the Uganda Human Rights Commission on the passing of the Chairperson of the KNCHR, Roseline Odhiambo Odede
January 4, 2025 10:55 pmThe Uganda Human Rights Commission deeply regrets the passing of Roseline Odhiambo Odede, Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on... View Article