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When Human Rights Body Registered over 4000 Complaints

Moses Kalaire | UNN Times ReporterbyMoses Kalaire | UNN Times Reporter
May 20, 2023
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When Human Rights Body Registered over 4000 Complaints

The Clerk to Parliament Adolf Mwesige, receives the 2022 report from UHRC boss, Mariam Wangadya. (Photo/Courtesy)

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KAMPALA – The Uganda Human Rights Commission – UHRC has been commended for capturing socio-economic issues in their 25th annual report that was presented to the Speaker of Parliament on May 19.

Breaking away from the tradition of focusing solely on political and civil rights, the report sheds light on critical concerns such as hunger, landslides, disease outbreaks, environmental challenges, and access to essential resources like water and fishing.

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UHRC Chairperson, Mariam Wangadya, on May 19, 2023 alongside other Commissioners presented the report to the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige Kasaija, who represented the Speaker – Annet Anita Among.

Some of the stake-holders in Uganda’s human rights’ dockets. (Photo/Courtesy)

Kasaija praised the commission’s comprehensive approach, stating that the report acknowledged critical challenges that had been previously overlooked.

He also commended the UHRC for addressing concerns such as hunger, famine, landslides, and disease outbreaks, including the impact of ebola and Covid-19.

“I saw you mentioning things like fuel prices, talking about famine, talking about environment, social security, ebola, this for me is impressive because you are tackling the real issues that affect the people,” he said.

The report also delved into environmental issues and recognised access to water and fishing as fundamental human rights. Additionally, it highlighted the adverse effects of fuel prices on the lives of Ugandans.

The Clerk expressed his appreciation for the commission’s ability to inspect places of detention, which he viewed as good for democracy.

Wangadya highlighted the increasing number of complaints from citizens – emphasising that 4,370 complaints where registered in 2022 compared to 3,624 in 2021. Out of the complaints, 691 cases were registered.

“We believe that our recommendations to government if complied with will strengthen the promotion and protection of human rights in the country. We urge the Committee on Human Rights to consider the report with the importance they deserve,” she said.

Wangadya called upon the government to provide adequate funding for the commission, emphasising the urgent need to improve their salaries and address the depleted fleet of motor vehicles.

She also stated that currently they are heavily reliant on donor funding, and yet UHRC requires sustained support from the government to carry out its statutory obligations effectively.

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