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The Long Road to Realising Labour Rights in Uganda Sept 2010-March 2011
This report presents the findings from a six-month research project carried out by the Foundation for Human Rights Initiative on labour rights in Uganda. Specifically, the study examined the current level of enjoyment of the right: to work; to join and form a trade union; to minimum standards of employment; to a safe and healthy working environment; and to protection upon leaving employment including social security and pension rights. Our report also looks at the current state of child labour in Uganda and goes on to provide a critical analysis of the current obstacles to the successful implementation of labour rights in Uganda. Download Report
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Uganda: Levelling the playing field, the race to 2011
In 2005 Uganda transitioned from a one-party state to a multi-party political system. This historic change
was brought about by a popular referendum when Ugandans cast their vote in favour of a modern
democratic state. Download Report |
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The Right to Health Care in Uganda Jan - June 2010
This report presents the findings from a six month research carried out by the Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI) on health rights in Uganda focusing on the availability, accessibility, quality and acceptability of health services in Uganda. The second part of the report gives a highlight of the general human rights situation in the country in the period January-June 2010. Download Report
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Juvenille Justice in Uganda, January - July 2009
Children are an especially vulnerable group. The protection guaranteed to children under international and national law is in addition to and not separate from the protection guaranteed to all individuals by law. The government of Uganda has domesticated the key international and regional standards into national laws, rules and procedures. This report analyses the measures in place and the treatment of children in conflict with law in Uganda. Download Report
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Disability is not Inability July - Dec 2009
The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006) defines persons with disabilities(PWDs) to include those who have long-term physical,mental,intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In addition, the Convention together with other international and national instruments; the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and the Persons with Disability Act 2006, provide guarantees to PWDs to ensure that they have access and equal opportunities just like
other individuals in society. However, realization of these provisions is still lacking a major challenge. Download Report |
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Electoral Reforms in Uganda July - Dec 2008
Uganda’s road to achieving electoral democracy is still bumpy and far from meeting the internationally accepted standards. From 1980 when Uganda held its first general elections to the recently held 2006 general elections, all these elections have virtually been contested by Ugandans who have expressed dissatisfaction at the conduct of the elections and therefore contested the outcome. Download Report
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