As a human rights-thought leader, we defend existing rights, expose violations, convene strategic engagements, and use analysis to push the boundaries of social consciousness to advance rights and freedoms
Chapter Four’s Human Rights Convention (HRC) is an annual convening that brings together over 30 eminent speakers to engage with 250 stakeholders on key civil liberties issues of the year. It is also a space to honour and celebrate the Civil Liberties Defender of the Year.
Our Legislative Advocacy Program drives transformative legal reforms to uphold civil liberties and human rights. Through strategic engagement, policy and bill analysis, and community collaboration, we advocate for laws and policies that protect freedom, equality, and justice—empowering citizens and strengthening democracy for a fairer society.
Our Public Interest Papers provide in-depth, evidence-based analysis on critical civil liberties issues, empowering advocacy and informed dialogue. These papers aim to expose and interrogate systemic violations and unjust laws and practices, educate stakeholders, raise public awareness, and foster engagement that strengthens protections for freedoms.
Our Briefs and Position Papers deliver concise, expertly crafted insights and a clear position on pressing civil liberties issues. These briefs inform policymakers, advocate for strategic reforms, and catalyze effective action to protect civil liberties. By translating research into clear recommendations, we empower policy, legislators and other change-makers to advance human rights.
Our Digital Media Program focuses on leveraging social media and other digital tools to amplify civil liberties advocacy. By leveraging platforms for awareness-raising, community mobilization, and real-time engagement, we expand reach and empower voices often unheard—driving impactful campaigns that promote justice, transparency, and human rights in today’s interconnected world.
2021-05-08
The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda passed the Sexual Offences Bill on May 4, 2021. The final text of the legislation has not been published, nor has the President assented to the law. But reports gleaned from parliamentary proceedings, committee reports, press coverage, …. (ChapterFour Uganda)
2020-10-28
Uganda is scheduled to hold Presidential, Parliamentary, and local government elections early next year. In June 2020, the Electoral Commission considered and approved a revised plan announcing mass rallies would not be allowed and encouraging contestants to use digital and electronic media including radios, … (ChapterFour Uganda)
2021-03-17
Since November 2020, Uganda has seen a wave of arrest and detention of its citizens by security operatives in the run-up to its 2021 elections. On 4 March 2021, the Minister of Internal Affairs released a list of 177 names to Parliament of missing Ugandans in detention following arrest. Earlier, in response to a public outcry over the disappearances, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni had acknowledged the arrests of 242. On its count, the National Unity Platform (NUP) reports 680 persons missing. (ChapterFour Uganda)
