International Human Rights Day commemoration prioritizes GBV abuses
Uganda will join the rest of the world to commemorate International Human Rights Day on Saturday 10th December with a number of activities lined up by the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) and partners. These activities will happen before, during and after the day.
Mariam Wangadya, the Chairperson of UHRC in a Monday statement said the day will help all stakeholders to take stock of the progress made towards the realisation of human rights and to reflect on the challenges faced as well as conduct solution-oriented advocacy.
“As a country, it is a time for all of us to recommit ourselves to the protection and promotion of Human Rights for all,” Wangadya said.
The day will focus on Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) and Access to Justice with an objective spotlighting what the declaration means for people in their everyday lives.
The commemoration activities, which include a high-level SGBV symposium, radio & TV talk shows, community outreaches, regional tours and multimedia campaigns, are intended to mobilise, galvanize support and provide further information about the observance and protection of human rights.
The main Commemoration will be held at Nakawuka Playground, Kajansi Town Council in Wakiso district. The event will also
involve a psycho-social, legal camp where together with different partners like Uganda Law Society, Refugee Law Project, African
Center for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV), the Judiciary among others will be rendering their services free of charge to the people.
“Let me therefore take this opportunity to call upon whoever has a legal issue or any other Human Right related issue to join us at Nakawuka on Saturday December 10, 2022 as we commemorate this day,” Wangadya said.
