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UHRC Chairperson Mariam Wangadya met with British High Commissioner Lisa Chesney on December 11, 2024, in Kampala to discuss strengthening human rights in Uganda.

Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) chairperson, Mariam Wangadya, has held discussions with British High Commissioner to Uganda, Lisa Chesney, focusing on mechanisms for protecting human rights in Uganda.

The meeting, which was held on December 11, 2024, at UHRC premises in Nakasero, Kampala, “focused on deepening collaboration to advance and protect human rights in Uganda and to strengthen human rights cooperation,” according to a UHRC statement.

UHRC says both leaders discussed key areas of partnership, including strengthening legal frameworks, enhancing the protection of vulnerable groups, and promoting human rights across Uganda.

Wangadya appreciated the UK’s support, particularly in capacity building and advocacy: “The UHRC is committed to continuing its work with international partners, including the UK, to protect and promote the rights of all Ugandans”.

Chesney reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting Uganda’s human rights efforts, underscoring the importance of international cooperation in safeguarding rights.

The two leader’s discussion emphasised the shared goal of ensuring that human rights remain central to Uganda’s governance and development, with a focus on vulnerable and marginalised communities.

Human rights in Uganda are protected by the country’s constitution, which establishes the UHRC as the national human rights institution. The UHRC is responsible for promoting and protecting human rights in Uganda, and it has the power to investigate complaints of human rights abuses.

The UHRC has played an important role in promoting and protecting human rights in Uganda. Some of its key activities include investigating complaints of human rights abuses and make recommendations to the government and other stakeholders.