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The Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, presents significant implications for Uganda’s constitutional framework and civic space. Our analysis explores how this proposed legislation impacts the rights of all Ugandans Read the full analysis here ➡️ hrapf.org/?mdocs-file=11…

Last week, Uganda officially began rolling out Lenacapavir countrywide. As someone who has spent years advocating for equitable HIV prevention for key populations, I want to be honest about why this moment matters, and why we cannot afford to get the rollout wrong. This drug is remarkable. Two injections a year. No daily pill. No hiding medication. And the clinical trial that proved it works was conducted right here in Uganda, with Ugandan communities at the centre of that science. But 19,200 doses cover fewer than 10,000 people. Uganda records 1,000 new HIV infections every week. The drug has arrived. The equity question has not been answered yet. Key populations, including sex workers, MSM, transgender persons, and people who use drugs, bear a disproportionate burden of new HIV infections in this country. They must be explicitly included in distribution planning. Not as an afterthought. As a priority. If you are HIV-negative and at risk, go to your nearest health facility and ask for Lenacapavir. You have the right to ask. You have the right to be protected. This is our science. This is #OurShot.

Humbled 🙏🏾 Activist Frank Mugisha wins 2026 Inamori Ethics prize - The Observer observer.ug/news/activist-…

Uganda's gov once again takes aim at marginalized people, especially LGBTQ & HIV+. New law aims to restrict foreign lifesaving aid, saying it amounts to "influence." This will just exacerbate the suffering people in Uganda already endure, largely thanks to American evangelicals

reject uganda sovereignty bill. @isaacssemakadde, president of uganda law society [@ug_lawsociety] says: - we have one last opportunity in our life time. drop your biases on the anti-homosexuality act 2023. it is now our savior. otherwise, the political class will have us for breakfast, lunch and supper. they will finish us completely. - we shall cease to be citizens in our own republic. it’s upon the people you call gays to save us from this quagmire now. - none of you asked why the supreme court date on the arguments of the anti-homosexuality act was changed yet that act is supposed to collapse on public participation. - end the cynicism and bang the table on this draconian act. we only have principles, we don’t have power and we must be warriors for principles

The introduction of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 creates a difficult situation that affects all NGOs in Uganda. By labeling vital work as ‘undue influence,’ the bill follows a pattern that started with the Anti-Homosexuality Act. At that time, many in civil society stayed quiet because they thought the law didn’t affect them; however, that silence created a path for the broader shrinking of civic space we see now. Today, this pressure is reaching the very organizations everyone relies on for healthcare, education, and human rights.

April is #SexualAssaultAwarenesMonth HRAPF joins the call to end sexual violence and we add our voice in support of survivors Follow along this month as we share information on ending sexual assault and protecting human rights of survivors. #SAAM2026

The goal is clear ➡️ Reach people with the HIV treatment or the HIV prevention services that they need, all within a safe and supportive environment. Find out how the strategy aims to achieve this by 2030: unaids.org/en/2026-2031-g…

A Romanian court has ordered that a transgender man be recognized as a man in official civil records and that updated identity documents be issued reflecting his legal gender. The Bucharest Tribunal ruling follows a legal challenge over refusal to amend records after his legal transition in another EU country #NOH8

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Ugandan human rights leader Frank Mugisha to be awarded 2026 Inamori Ethics Prize Humbled 🙏🏾. case.edu/news/ugandan-h…

@ccgea1 @SarahBireete It's a pity 😭😭😭

The #SovereigntyBillUG contradicts the Constitution of Uganda and aims to strip Ugandans living abroad / Ugandans working with International Organisations of their Citizenship - outside the Constitution of Uganda! @SarahBireete during tonight's #ChatWithSarahBireete session. #RejectSovereigntyBill

- Object of #SovereigntyBillUG -A Minister , through a statutory instrument , will have powers to determine citizenship outside the constitutional framework of Uganda. -People who work outside Uganda , those who work with International companies , those who receive money from abroad .... listen to why you need to #RejectSovereigntyBill @SarahBireete #ChatWithSarahBireete

@ccgea1 @SarahBireete @ntvuganda My God what's this????

"If your Grandmother is sick & you are living abroad... to send her some money for hospital bills , she would be required to apply to the Minister (to be recognized as a foreign agent) in order to lawfully receive money from you in the diaspora..."- @SarahBireete simplifying how the #SovereigntyBillUG will affect our day to day lives as Ugandans. 📌 #RejectSovereigntyBill #NTVNews

On this Good Friday, we take a moment to reflect on love, hope, and compassion. At SRHR Alliance Uganda, we remain committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of young people. Wishing you a peaceful and blessed Good Friday

Four children have been "brutally stabbed and killed" at a school in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, the police have said. "The suspect has been apprehended, and the motive behind the killings is still under investigation," Uganda's police force says. bbc.in/4sN8xHI

Deeply saddened by the passing of Stephen Lewis, a giant of human rights and health equity who for decades stood as a steadfast ally supporting our work with unwavering courage, I send my heartfelt thoughts and comfort to his family and all his friends. 🙏🏾

#HRAPFPublication "Legalising Impunity: The Implications of Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act on Access to Justice for LGBTQ+ Persons" This study analyzes the first two years (May 2023-May 2025) of the #AHA’s enforcement. Read more here ➡️hrapf.org/mdocs-posts/le…

This TDoV, we celebrate the ordinary lives and extraordinary courage of trans people around the world. But courage alone isn’t enough, everyone deserves a trans safe space: a place where you’re respected, affirmed, and free from fear. Let’s make sure trans people thrive. #TDoV_26

Today is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of visibility for transgender people community and the urgent need to ensure their safety, dignity, and equitable access to services. True progress means turning recognition into lasting inclusion and protection