Search results for: “uganda”
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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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Civic Space in Tanzania and Uganda: A public interest litigation approach
Since 2022, ASF has been implementing a regional project promoting the use of public interest litigation as a tool to bring about positive reforms in the areas of civic space and civil liberties in Uganda and Tanzania. Legislative texts hindering freedom of expression have been identified and challenged, thanks to the actions carried out by…
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Uganda: Unlocking legal empowerment through economic support to women
Under the FATE project, mini-grants are awarded to women victims of gender-based violence or released from prison, to enable them to develop their economic activity. The aim is to enable these women to reintegrate socially and make her community benefit from her business activity. The individuals and groups supported have a responsibility to further conduct…
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Frank Mugisha & 2 Others v. Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)
Decision Frank Mugisha & 2 Others v. Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)
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Human Rights Network for Journalists & Another v. Attorney General of the Republic of Uganda
Decision Human Rights Network for Journalists & Another v. Attorney General