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Susan Mirembe Nalunkuma, Head of Policy and Research at Chapter Four Uganda hugs a colleague shortly after her release from detention at Kiira Division Police Headquarters. She, and other 24 women activists were arrested on September 13, 2016 during a police crackdown on a peaceful prayer meeting convened to protest the proposed extension of the age limit for judicial officers.

Failure of Due Process: Police infringe on Civil Liberties under the Public Order Management Act, 2013

7 Oct 2016 - 1:48pm

What you need to know about Ms. Hellen Obuk's case

1 Sep 2016 - 7:04pm

Panelists at the press conference held on August 16, 2016 at Fairway Hotel in Kampala

Uganda: Government acted unconstitutionally in stopping LGBTI Pride activities

18 Aug 2016 - 3:08pm

Civil Society, Human Rights Activists Condemn Ugandan Police Attack on Lawful LGBTI Pride Celebration

5 Aug 2016 - 2:18pm

Human Rights: 8 Recommendations To The 27th African Union Summit

14 Jul 2016 - 7:15pm

Countries that have used anal exams between 2011-2015 to find 'proof' of homosexual conduct. ©HRW

Ban Forced Anal Exams: Abusive “Tests” for Homosexual Conduct Violate Rights

14 Jul 2016 - 6:11pm

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Uganda: Joint Statement on International Day in Support of Torture Victims

7 Jul 2016 - 12:44pm

Bodies of human rights lawyer Willie Kimani, his client Josephat Mwenda, and their driver Joseph Muiruri were found dumped in a river after enforced disappearance. Photo credit: HRW

Kenya: Investigate Killings of Lawyer, Two Men

7 Jul 2016 - 9:19am

Human Rights Defenders at the funeral of Emmanuel, the guard who was killed during the break-in at HRAPF a few weeks ago. Credit: HRW

Uganda: Investigate Break-ins at Groups’ Offices

13 Jun 2016 - 10:21am

Joint Civil Society Statement on Break-Ins of Offices of CSOs

23 May 2016 - 5:41pm

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