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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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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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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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The oil sector in Uganda: serious human rights abuses and escalating threats as project development enters new phase
In collaboration with the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and Civic Response on Environment and Development (CRED), ASF has published a report on human rights violations committed by major oil companies in Uganda and the repression of human rights defenders by the state.
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