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Our #HRNJPFI24 calls on the gov't institutions, csos media, dev't partners and general public to review their commitment to protecting media freedoms. A strong and independent press is essential to transparency, accountability and protection of human rights.

Hearty congratulations to Praise Aloikin Praise Opoloje winner of our 2025 🇪🇺 EU Human Rights Defenders Award 🇺🇬 #EUHRDAward2025. Praise, a social justice advocate & feminist, is recognised for her outstanding contribution to the defence and promotion of human rights in Uganda.

Aloikin Praise Opoloje is the recipient of the 🇪🇺EU Human Rights Defenders' Award 2025!👏 She is awarded in recognition of her courageous activism for civil liberties, accountability, social justice & anti-corruption in Uganda🇺🇬 #EUandUganda #StandUp4HumanRights #TeamSweden 🇸🇪

Aloikin Praise Opoloje , a prominent figure in the 2024 anti-corruption March to Parliament protests, has been named the recipient of the 2025 European Union Human Rights Defenders Award in recognition of her courageous activism and unwavering commitment to justice. EU in Uganda

Journalism stands on the pillars of responsibility and independence, telling the truth no matter the cost and reporting without fear or favor. A free, credible press serves the public good, holds power accountable, and strengthens democracy.

HRNJ-Uganda ED Robert Ssempala-HRNJ participated in the Eastern Africa Legal Defence Roundtable, engaging in discussions aimed at identifying legal threats to journalists and advocating for strategic legal reforms to strengthen their protection.

After 5 years in court, Lira City journalist Bismark Isaac Olong of Unity FM has finally won his case against former Mayor Mike Ogwang Olwa Veve, who violently assaulted him in 2020 while he was reporting on duty. bit.ly/3ZxQGYG

Legal Defence Roundtable Charts New Path for Journalists’ Protection Across Eastern #Africa: Somalia🇸🇴, Kenya🇰🇪, Uganda 🇺🇬 Kenya Union of Journalists UNESCO Eastern Africa HRNJ-Uganda IFJ African Court nusoj.org/2025/05/26/leg…

With support from Open Technology Fund, HRNJ-Uganda is conducting a 4-day #DigitalSecurity training for journalists in Gulu, Acholi sub-region—empowering the media to stay safe online and offline. In an era of digital attacks, this training is vital for protecting media freedoms online

👏Dr. James Nkuubi presenting findings of our civic space index report. The overall objective of the report was to examine the state of civic space in 2024 in Uganda through citizenry perspectives highlighting the emerging trends, patterns, the challenges and opportunities for

As journalists increasingly rely on digital tools, they face growing risks, surveillance & online harassment. To respond to these threats, HRNJ with support from Open Technology Fund is conducting a Digital Security training in Gulu to equip journalists with skills to protect their work

Our ED Robert Ssempala-HRNJ participated in a roundtable discussion organized by CEPA on strengthening civic space through evidence-based dialogue. The discussions focused on using data and research to inform policy and create a more enabling environment for civil society.

HRNJ-Uganda concluded a 4-day Digital Security training for journalists in Gulu, supported by Open Technology Fund. The training was closed by RCC Peter Banya, underscoring the need to safeguard press freedom in the digital era.

HRNJ empowers journalists with digital security skills to protect their work, sources, and devices. In an era of surveillance and cyber threats, safeguarding journalists is safeguarding the truth. We call on all stakeholders to invest in digital safety for a free and secure press

Today is #DKUGPartnership Day!🇩🇰🇺🇬 We’re bringing all our incredible partners together for a day of dialogue, inspiration & learning from each other. Together, we strengthen equal partnerships & drive sustainable, inclusive, locally grounded initiatives & results 🌍 #DKinUganda

Building on last year’s powerful Intergenerational Dialogue on Feminist Organizing, @UWONET convened a Feminist Think Tank to respond to the evolving landscape of Women’s Rights and Gender Equality centering collective leadership and bold reflection. #UnitedWomenCan

A free & independent press is not only a human right but also a vital pillar of democracy. It ensures accountability, promotes transparency & enables informed decision-making by citizens. As HRNJ-Uganda we continue to stay committed to protecting press freedom in the digital era