Human Rights Network

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

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/ac…

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)

@freedomhouse @ACHPR @IsisWICCE @ugandaohchr @UHRC_UGANDA @ccgea1 @actionaiduganda

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

@freedomhouse @ACHPR @IsisWICCE @ugandaohchr @UHRC_UGANDA @ccgea1 @actionaiduganda

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

#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 Uganda accepted to develop a national action plan on business and human rights. Ambassador Patrick Mugoya permanent secretary @mofaug

#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