
Robert Kirenga
@brkirenga
Executive Director @nchrd_ug | Human Rights Defender and Trainer | Governance Analyst | Toll free: 0800100250
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Heartfelt thanks to the Denmark in Uganda, Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda, Embassy of Sweden in Kampala, and Ireland in Uganda for supporting the development and publication of the #HRNJPFI24 report. Your partnership empowers press freedom! Get a soft copy: bit.ly/4jSLW7U #PressFreedom



🙌Today, our ED Robert Kirenga attended the 5th Interactive Dialogue on #HRDs in Exile organised by DefendDefenders at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala. This year’s dialogue marks 20 years of promoting, protecting, and amplifying the voices of HRDs forced into exile. #TogetherWeDefend



We are set to launch our civic space index report 2024 today. Follow our social media platforms for all updates. DanChurchAid Uganda EU in Uganda DefendDefenders Denmark in Uganda #TogetherWeDefend


Honored to join fellow human rights defenders, civil society actors & partners for the launch of the Uganda Civic Space Index 2024 by @NCHRD_U with support from DanChurchAid. A timely reflection on the state of our freedoms & the space we defend. #CivicSpaceUG #UGCSIndex2024


📌In his remarks during the launch of the civic space index report today, our ED Robert Kirenga explained civic space as an environment that enables civil society to play a role in the political, economic and social life of our societies. It allows individuals and groups to






🙌We were glad to hold our 8th Annual General Assembly in Kampala. The NCHRDs-UG members were able to elect new Board of Directors representatives and #TTWG members. Denmark in Uganda DefendDefenders The Human Rights Centre Uganda #TogetherWeDefend


HAPPENING NOW: The Quarterly dialogue meeting between NGO leaders and Ministry of Internal Affairs Uganda to enhance a sustainable relationship between NGOs in Uganda and the Government of Uganda through dialogue. The NGO Forum Dr. Bireete Sarah The Human Rights Centre Uganda Henry Muguzi Perry Aritua Aciro Rita Elliot Orizaarwa


Today we’re hosting a high-level dialogue with Hon. Kahinda Otafiire, The Electoral Commission - Uganda, and leaders from civil society to discuss Uganda’s election process. This timely engagement provides a strategic space to reflect on the 2026 general elections, the role of CSOs, and the opportunities


👏Today NCHRDs-UG took part in a high level Government of Uganda and #CSOs dialogue 2025. Our ED Robert Kirenga presented a paper on behalf of #CSOs. Key discussions of the dialogue include; - Restrictive accreditation practices and undermining #CSOs roles. - State mistrust and politicizing


🙌Our ED Robert Kirenga presented the issues paper on behalf of #CSOs during the quarterly dialogue meeting between Ministry of Internal Affairs, & Government of Uganda #MDAs & Leaders of #CSOs. The five( 5) critical issues he raised include: 1. Accreditation process & undermining of #CSO. 2.



“Personal safety is very key during elections. Human Rights Defenders are urged to have a security plan.”-Robert Kirenga ED NCHRDs-UG #EyesOnElections #UgandaDecides2026 Dr. Bireete Sarah Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)
