Ms. Claire Kabubu, a former death row prisoner, sharing her personal testimony of being sentenced to death in Iran and recounting her experiences, the challenges she endured while imprisoned, and her eventual release.

Studies suggest that some countries that have abolished the death penalty have recorded declines in serious crimes, challenging the assumption that retaining capital punishment necessarily deters crime. The evidence remains mixed and no conclusive link has been established.

Dr. Sewanyana’s remarks highlight the growing incidence of gruesome murders in Uganda, despite the death penalty remaining enshrined in the country’s laws. #keepHopeAlive

Today the 12th October 2026, FHRI together with Uganda Coalition Against the Death Penalty is commemorating the 24th World Day Against the Death Penalty at the Human Rights House.

NOREC Fellows Mr. Xoliswa Mthunzi and Mr. Bathandwa Hlanjwa, both attached to FHRI presided over over an Inter Firm Moot Court competition at Bishop Stuart University Western Uganda in Mbarara. - 2nd October 2026 #KeepHopeAlive

NOREC Fellow Mr. Xoliswa Mthunzi (far left) with participants after delivering judgment, at Bishop Stuart University Inter-Firm Moot Competition,2026.#KeepHopeAlive

Today, 2nd October 2026, NOREC Fellow Xoliswa Mthunzi, attached to FHRI presided over a internal Moot Court Competition at Bishop Stuart University Western Uganda in Mbarara. #KeepHopeAlive

Norec Fellow, Mr. Bathandwa Hlanjwa, hosted by the Foundation for Human Rights Initiative, today presided over an internal Moot Court Competition at Bishop Stuart University Western Uganda in Mbarara.

It is exactly 10 days to commemorate the 24th World Day against the Death Penalty. #WCADP, #KeepHopeAlive

At the invitation of the Judiciary, as one of its stakeholders, FHRI participated in 3rd National Court Exhibition day 10th September 2026

FHRI team engaging the Judicial Officers at the FHRI exhibition stall at Kololo Independence Grounds.

The Principal Judge Lady Justice Abodo Jane Francis,the IGG Lady Justice Aisha Luzze and the team visiting the FHRI Exhibition Table

A moment with Worship Ndiwalana Yunus@ FHRI Exhibition Table

Today, during the monitoring visit meeting in Bushenyi, the team reflected on the progress of their collaboration, assessed the current status of their partnership, and discussed practical ways to strengthen cooperation for greater impact.

Bushenyi District Senior Probation and Social Welfare Officer Faith Batega talking about juvenile justice. She also thanked FHRI for always supporting her office at the district advocacy forum in Rubirizi district

FHRI team at the High Court/Chief Magistrates Court of Bushenyi District for a courtesy call on 2/9/2026. Meaningful discussions were held for greater impact.

FHRI team made a courtesy visit to the Judicial Offices for Chief Magistrates Court of Mitooma at Mitooma. Chief Magistrate H/W Muhangi Gibson -2nd right and H/W Tendo Deogratious Magistrate - middle.