Human Rights

Human rights observance is a critical feature of Uganda’s governance and the rule of law, as emphasized in the Vision 2040. The Sector is focusing on strengthening JLOS institutions to eliminate human rights violations as well as promoting citizens’ rights and obligations within the framework of the National Action Plan for Human Rights.

Human rights violations and abuses are partly caused by a lack of information among citizens about their rights and where to seek protection. JLOS has commenced the development of a coherent framework that would streamline and further guide knowledge empowerment of the people of Uganda.

Specifically, the UHRC and JSC have commenced the development of a civic education strategy that will, among other objectives, support compliance with legal and human rights, provide platforms for social accountability, reinforce participatory governance, and foster constitutionalism and the rule of law.