Country: Uganda
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Uganda: A Landmark Verdict in the Kwoyelo Trial, but Is Justice Fully Served?
On 13 August 2024, after more than 15 years of legal proceedings, the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court of Uganda delivered its long-awaited verdict in the case of Uganda v. Thomas Kwoyelo. The former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander was convicted on 44 counts of crimes against humanity, war crimes, and serious…
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Support for the community-based monitoring system of human rights and environmental impacts linked to oil developments in the Albertine region
Duration: 1 year (August 2025 > August 2026)
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Advancing Women’s Access to Justice in Uganda: The FATE Project and the Road Ahead
Across Uganda, the promise of justice remains unevenly realized. Despite a robust legal framework and ongoing reforms, many women and girls still struggle to claim their rights in practice. Structural inequalities, entrenched social norms, and gaps between policy and implementation continue to limit access to justice, leaving survivors of violence and marginalized groups without effective…
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BREAK THE BARRIERS, SECURE HER JUSTICE – National Conference on Access to Justice for Women in Uganda
After four years of dedicated work to bridge the justice gap for women and girls in Uganda, Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) and partners are proud to host a National Conference on Women’s Access to Justice. The event will bring together state and non-state actors to reflect on progress, share lessons learned, and chart a sustainable…
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Capacity-building of East African Public Interest Advocates: Empowering a new generation of Human Rights Defenders
In Tanzania, ASF supported the East Africa Emerging Public Interest Advocates Programme (EAEPIAP) carried out by the Center for Strategic Litigation. The EAEPIAP is a training and mentorship programme for young legal professionals committed to social justice and human rights. The programme empowers young advocates through rigorous skills-based training and practical experience in using the…
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ASF Releases its 2024 Annual Report: Standing up for Human Rights in a Changing World
Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) is today releasing its 2024 Annual Report, which pays tribute to those who, across the world, put their freedom – and sometimes their lives – on the line to defend fundamental rights.
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ExPEERience Talk #15: Oil, Human Rights and Local Communities in Uganda – Insights from the HEATED report on TotalEnergies and CNOOC oil projects
As the development of oil projects in Uganda enters a critical new phase, human rights abuses are intensifying. The report HEATED: Human Rights, Frontline Communities, and Oil in Uganda highlights serious abuses affecting local communities, particularly concerning projects led by industry giants such as TotalEnergies and the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). Against this…
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