Background
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) is a Constitutional body and independent National Human Rights Institution established in 1996 under Article 51 (1) of the Constitution of Uganda,
to promote and protect human rights in the country. The Constitution also provides for the mandate, powers and functions of the Commission.
In addition, the Uganda Human Rights Commission Act of 1997 sets out the structure of the Commission which is such that the Chairperson and the Commissioners are the policy making body and also carry out the function of presiding over UHRC Tribunals to dispense justice. The Act further provides for the setting up of structures and recruitment of staff to carry out the functions of the Commission.
Current Status
The term of office for the Chairperson together with six other Commissioners expired on 21st November 2008 and the government is in the process of appointing a new Chairperson and Commission Members or re- appointing the old ones. The Uganda Human Rights Commission trusts that government will ensure that this is done expeditiously.
The Uganda Human Rights Commission therefore wishes to re-assure the public that its operations of protecting and promoting human rights in the country are still running as usual. The Commission continues to receive and investigate complaints of human rights violations; inspect places of detention; educate and sensitize the public to defend the constitution through workshops and radio programmes; and monitor government’s compliance with international instruments, among its many other functions under its Constitutional mandate.
The Commission, however, is not currently in position to hold Tribunal hearings which can only be conducted and presided over by Commissioners as provided for under the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995. The Uganda Human Rights Commission therefore assures the public and its clientele in particular that Tribunal hearings will resume as soon as new Commissioners are appointed.
Appeal
The Commission urges the public not to hesitate to contact any of our Regional Offices in case of a human rights issue. Our offices are located at:-
Head Office
Plot No. 20/22/24 Buganda Road, P.O Box 4929, Kampala.
Tel: 256-0414-348007/8, 0414-233757, Fax: 256-0414-255261
E-mail:
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, Website: www.uhrc.ug
Central Regional Office P.O Box 4929, Kampala.
Plot 1253, Ndeeba-Lubiri Ring Road, Kampala
Tel :256- 0414-232190,E-mail:
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Fort Portal Regional office, P.O.Box 960, Fort portal.
Plot 3/5 Mugurusi Road, Tel: 256-0483 23176
Fax: 256- 0483 32171, E-mail
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Mbarara Regional Office, P. O.Box 94, Mbarara.
Plot 6 McAllister Road, Tel: 256- 04854 21781
Fax: 256-04854 21782, E-mail
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Soroti Regional Office, P.O.Box 462, Soroti.
Plot 70 Gweri Road, Tel/Fax: 256- 04561793,
E-mail
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Arua Regional Office, P.O.Box 406, Arua.
Plot 14 Ociba Road, Arua, Tel: 256-0476-420213
Fax: 256-0476-420214, E-mail
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Jinja Regional Office, P.O.Box 66, Jinja.
Plot 21 Bell Avenue, Tel: 256-043123760,
Fax: 256-043123761, E-mail
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Gulu Regional Office. P.O.Box 728, Gulu.
Plot 9/11 Queens Way Avenue, Tel: 256- 0471 32415
Fax: 256-0471 32458, E-mail
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Moroto Regional Office, P.O.Box 105, Moroto.
Plot 10, Upper Road, Tel: 256- 045 70130,
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G.T MWESIGYE
SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION/UGANDA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
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