November 2016

News

Why I did not study from Makerere University

It is useless to have a Million graduates that cannot prove their worth. In fact, a new Makerere should introduce practical skill lessons even for Arts students, not only to avail the learners with chance to develop alternative skills, but to keep them busy. Besides that, students should spend up to 40% of their learning time in the field undertaking research projects, or doing some industrial training to help them appreciate their intended professions more.

Events, News

WE CELEBRATE

ohn Abdallah Wambere aka Long Jones was born this day.He is an out advocate for the rights of Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people.Jones a teacher by profession did alot of commendable work with Spectrum Uganda Initiatives an organization that advocates for health andh human rights of men who have sex with men(MSM) advocating for equality in health service provision at a time when many LGBTI people were facing hostile situation with rigid government policies.

News, Opportunities

OPPORTUNITY: KELIN Kenya Seeks to Hire a Programs Officer

In the implementation of our programs and related activities, we utilize a rights-based approach; prioritizing the key principles of people-centeredness, accountability, equality, and non-discrimination. By taking this approach we ensure the involvement of both the rights holders, who are not experiencing full rights, and the duty bearers who are duty bound to protect the holders’ rights.

News

HRAPF Launches Reports on Laws affecting Drug Users and Sex Workers in Uganda

The Republic of Uganda enacted the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act of 2015 (NDPSA) in 2016.This law pushes for a strong war against drug users worldwide, however, this war on drugs has negative implications on those that use drugs, they are harassed, forced to go into hiding and many end up being blacklisted as criminals. Criminalization of drug use has made these users ca vulnerable category in society.