Uganda Human Rights Commission

Location

The national headquarters of UHRC are located at 4929 Buganda Road, on Nakasero Hill, in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.

Composition

The Commission is composed of a Chairperson, and not less than three other persons, appointed by the President with the approval of Parliament. As of 2009, there were seven commissioners. The Chairperson at that time was the late Meddie Kaggwa (1955–2019). Members of the Commission have to be persons of high moral character and proven integrity, although Commissioner Jacklet Atuhaire has been accused of attempted murder and chairlady Wangadya reported that some commissioners carry guns. They serve for a period of six years and are eligible for re-appointment.

Commission chairperson

The current Chairperson Mariam Wangadya was appointed on Wednesday 29th September 2021, and replaced the late Meddie Ssozi Kaggwa who died in 2019.

International status

The UHRC used to be accredited with "A status" by the GANHRI, giving it enhanced access to the United Nations human rights system. It is also a member of the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions. However, the GANHRI has defered re-accreditation of the UHRC citing lack of attention for systemic torture and human rights violations in Uganda.

References

References

1. Ephraim Kasozi. (20 November 2019). "UHRC Boss Med Kaggwa Is Dead". [[Daily Monitor]].
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4. Aine, Kim. (2023-04-12). "Inside Story: How ISO Spy, Olwedo, was Shot at Ex MP Jacklet Atuhaire’s House".
5. (2023-04-28). "Some of my commissioners carry guns - UHRC boss".
6. UHRC. (14 September 2009). "Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC): About Us". Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC).
7. "Session reports and recommendations of the Sub-Committee on Accreditation".