Know Your Laws Campaign Demystifies Contentious Legislation
A regional civil society initiative is helping Ugandans understand the real-life impact of controversial laws by translating complex legal language into accessible public education.
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Know Your Laws Campaign Boosts Legal Awareness Amid Shrinking Civic Space in Uganda
As civic space narrows in Uganda, the Know Your Laws campaign is helping citizens understand controversial legislation through accessible legal education, digital engagement and regional civil society collaboration.
Know Your Laws’ Campaign Highlights Shrinking Civic Space in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda — A new civic education initiative is raising concerns over laws that activists say are increasingly restricting freedom of expr...
Wagagai Flower Farm Faces Community Outcry Over Unresolved Land Dispute
A Ugandan flower farm confronts public anger as locals protest alleged unfair land acquisition practices involving a widow's uncompensated property.
Alleged Massacre at Suweida Hospital Sparks Outrage
Eyewitness accounts and graphic descriptions paint a gruesome picture of what occurred at the National Hospital in Suweida City, with claims of a massacre involving government troops and innocent patients.
Uganda Mourns the Loss of Former Supreme Court Justice Prof George Kanyeihamba at 84
Renowned legal scholar and former Supreme Court Justice Prof George Kanyeihamba has passed away at 84, leaving behind a legacy of constitutional reform and public service.
ICC Alleges War Crimes in Darfur Amid Escalating Sudan Conflict
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has stated there are "reasonable grounds" to believe war crimes and crimes against humanity are being committed in Sudan's Darfur region, particularly targeting women and girls of specific ethnicities.
Leaked Audio Implicates Sheikh Hasina in Deadly Bangladesh Crackdown
A leaked phone call allegedly shows former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina authorizing lethal force against protesters during last year's deadly unrest.
Proposed Plan to Relocate Gaza's Population into a Humanitarian City Sparks Controversy
Israel's Defense Minister suggests moving Gaza's Palestinian population into a camp in Rafah, raising international concern.
Togo's Political Unrest Claims Seven Lives Amid Crackdown on Gnassingbé Protests
Violent clashes during three days of anti-government protests in Togo's capital Lomé have left seven dead, according to civic groups, as tensions escalate over constitutional reforms enabling President Faure Gnassingbé to retain power indefinitely.
UNAU Advocates for Enhanced Awareness of SDG 3 as a Fundamental Human Right in Uganda
Leading advocates for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Uganda are urging increased awareness of SDG 3, which focuses on Good Health and Well-being, as a basic human right.
Uganda's Government Vows Peaceful 2026 Elections: A Pledge Towards a Violence-Free Voting Process
The Ugandan government assures a peaceful electoral process for the 2026 general elections, urging all stakeholders to collaborate.
