Introduction Civil society space in Uganda is rapidly shrinking. Domestic and international rights organizations report that the Government of Uganda has grown increasingly less tolerant of criticism over the past decade. Freedom of expression across the country is in significant jeopardy, retrogressive laws have been enacted and state institutions have
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Call for Proposals – Technical Consultancy
TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY TOWARDS ASSESSMENT OF THE STATE’S PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING THE UPR (2ND CYCLE) RECOMMENDATIONS ON MEDIA FREEDOMS, FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND DIGITAL RIGHTS. ABOUT THE NATIONAL COALITION OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda (NCHRD-U) is a registered organization of various organizations and individual
Congratulatory Message to Ms Ritah Aciro Laker
(Kampala/April 29th,2021). The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda (NCHRD-U) congratulates Ms. Ritah Aciro Laker on winning the European Union Human Rights Defenders Award 2021. Ms. Aciro is the Executive Director of Uganda Women’s’ Network (UWONET) and has been at the forefront of advocacy and campaigning on the rights
National CSO Stakeholders forum on the Universal Periodic Review of Uganda 2020 – 2022
Distinguished partners and colleagues, I wish to welcome you all to today’s strategic engagement on Uganda’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process. Iam encouraged by the diverse and inclusive representation today. And for us at the coalition, it’s what we aim for-that the UPR process is as inclusive and robust as
Statement in Condolence with the Family, Friends & Colleagues of Commissioner Ndiame Gaye
(Kampala 31st March,2021). The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders expresses its deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Commissioner Ndiame Gaye. Commissioner Gaye was the Special Rapporteur and Chairperson of the Working Group on the Death Penalty, Extra-judicial, Summary or Arbitrary Killings and Enforced Disappearances in Africa.
Statement on the Visit of the Dutch Ambassador, H.E Dr. Karin Boven at the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda (NCHRD-U)
(Kampala/March 23rd ,2021) Today, The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda (NCHRD-U) was privileged to host the Ambassador of the Royal Netherlands Embassy H.E Dr. Karin Boven. Together with the Senior Governance & Human Rights Advisor at the Embassy, Ms. Grace Babihuga, the Ambassador was briefed about the current
End of Year Statement – 2020
Esteemed Partners, Friends and Colleagues, Greetings from the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders-Uganda. As we come to the closure of the year 2020, I would like on behalf of the secretariat team to express our deepest appreciation to all our partners and human rights defenders on the ground and
Communiqué: Claiming Spaces for Ugandan Human Rights Defenders
In commemoration of International Human Rights Defenders Day and International Human Rights Day, DefendDefenders (East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) in partnership with the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda (NCHRD-U) convened over 100 human rights defenders (HRDs) from across Uganda for the ninth edition of its annual flagship event, Claiming Spaces: Tactical Tools for Human Rights Defenders. The opening ceremony
Call for Expression of Interest: Development of a Customised Human Rights/Human Rights Defenders’ Violation Tracker
The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders in Uganda (NCHRD-U) is a network organization that brings together individuals and civil society organizations that are involved in the protection and promotion of human in Uganda commonly known as human rights defenders (HRDs). There are about 148 registered organizations that form the
Call for Expression of Interest -Documentation of NCHRD-U Success Stories
2.0 Objective of the assignment The main objective of the assignment is to document National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders-Uganda (NCHRD-U) achievements and success stories in print, photography, audio and video as told by the beneficiaries of its services. The outputs from the case studies shall highlight the achievements registered
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