committed to diverse human rights issues but complementary in terms of areas of focus, ranging from child rights, gender and women’s issues, torture, peace.
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WHERE IS MR. PATRICK OKIRING AND SAMSON AGUPIO?
In July 2017, the @ACHPR issued its decision in respect to communication 339/2007 by @HurinetU & @Isis WICCE against the Government of Uganda. However, as we celebrate the landmark decision, where are the the two torture victims?
We are now having a panel discussion on the implications of the African Commission decision under the current democratic dispensation and setting the agenda for reform
The African Commission on Human & People’s Rights found a violation of Articles 6, 7 & 26 & ordered the gov’t to compensate the complainants, revise the UDPF law, train its military on human rights, & report back on measures taken to implement the decision
The communication in question was brought on behalf of Patrick Okiring & Samson Agupio by @HurinetU & @IsisWICCE against the gov’t of Uganda in response to the acts of security forces being in violation of Articles 5, 6, & 7 of the Africa Charter of Human & People’s Rights (cont)
Article 5 - Prohibition of Torture and Cruel, Inhumane and Degrading Treatment
Article 6 - Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
Article 7 - Right to a Fair Trial
For more information: achpr.org/instruments/achpr/
Mr. Med S Kaggwa, Chairperson Uganda Human Rights Commission officially opening today’s Policy Dialogue with a speech condemning the trial of civilians under the military courts
Mr. Patrick Tumwine, Coordinator Human Rights, Rule of Law & Democracy begins with welcome remarks at today’s Policy Dialogue on the African Commission Decision on Communication 339/2007
A detailed presentation and analysis of the African Commission decision on the case is now being presented by Mr. Dan Ngabirano, lecturer at Makerere University School of Law
#BHRUG Two countries in Africa,Kenya and Morocco have embarked on the process of developing NAP on business and human rights. Uganda should expedite the process of developing a NAP on business and human rights. @ugandaohchr
Human Rights Network retweeted
#BHRUG Businesses should factor in the concept of quality and non discrimination to observe human rights. Howard Ayo UN human rights officer @UNHumanRights
#BHRUG Businesses should factor in the concept of quality and non discrimination to observe human rights. Howard Ayo UN human rights officer @UNHumanRights
#BHRUG A debate on wether businesses have a role to play in regard to respecting human rights. Ayo Howard @UNHumanRights @ACTAlliance
#BHRUG Commitment to Promote a sustainable business model that observes human rights in Uganda Charge D’ Affairés E.P. Royal Danish Embassy in Uganda @UNHumanRights
#BHRUG Discussion pointing to Uganda’s commitment to the international development goals. Ms. Nicole Bjerler deputy head office UN OHCHR @UNHumanRights
#BHRUG We are Creating awareness among the institutions of government, academia and CSOs on issues of business and human rights in Uganda. Join us today @imperialroyale hotel
#BHRUG Where there’s human rights. Where there’s rule of law business will thrive. Join the discord @imperialroyale Kampala
#BHRUG Symposium to Inform the National Consultative Strategy on the Development of a National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights for Uganda. Ongoing @imperialroyalehotel
