This Uganda Airlines is a mess. Flight is rescheduled from 21:45 to 1:15, tis 1:53 and passengers are still waiting. No communication whatsoever!

Your journey of true liberty shapes up when you discover the power to change is with you. When you discover others have no control over your will and voice, you will recover your lost voice, dignity, rights, benefits, privileges, name, future, destiny, and identity; even life!

Our constitution is indeed like a car without breaks. Such a car arrives to its true destination coincidentally. Ut needs only thing; garage.

When people take the centre stage, their needs and welfare become the priority of their government. Each time you see poor social services, know for certain that a mole has kicked them out of their rightful place.

We also honored our long-serving team members! Congratulations to Raphael Okudo, senior office messenger, and Daphne Nakabugo, data management lead, for 5 years of dedicated service, and a special tribute to Karis Moses, senior protection officer and wellbeing lead, for 10 years of

Democracy is about the people's will. It is synonymous with freedom and liberty

Our Executive Director, Hassan Shire in anticipation of International Human Rights Day tomorrow, encouraged all in attendance to reflect on the theme "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now" by considering these critical questions: What is the impact of your work on national,

“Leadership is not just about power, but about service. As Jesus said in Mark 10:45, ‘For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.’ Happy Sunday! #SundayMotivation #SundayMood #SundayBlessings

If the mother bird keeps her nestling in the safety of the nest they will never fly, but she literally throws them out to try. Birds are meant to fly. Get out of your safe zone and fly! You got greatness inside.

"Justice and power must be brought together, so that whatever is just may be powerful, and whatever is powerful may be just." – Blaise Pascal

#Uganda is very interesting. The CDF (first son) "sends" a minister to represent him in official capacity. Another minister (first lady) "sends" the vice president to represent her in her capacity as minister.

In a well moderated panel discussion led by our Senior Protection Officer and Wellbeing Lead, Karis Moses, panellists from various protection service providers and a representative from HRD Burundi reflected on 20 years of protecting HRDs in exile, sharing achievements, ongoing

I thought Mhoz's parents didn't know about his messiness. They actually do! #Uganda is interesting.

Today, we launch our monthlong wellbeing campaign, with our Executive Director @HassanShire highlighting the immense emotional strain human rights defenders (HRDs) face while fighting for the marginalised. Since 2005, DefendDefenders has recognised the need for psychosocial

In this short video, Karis Moses shares practical advice on setting boundaries, learning to say 'no,' accepting 'no' as an answer, and staying mindful of others. A gentle reminder that wellness also means respecting limits, ours and theirs. #DefendingRightsProtectingMinds

Contrary to the popular belief that self-care is a luxury, Gugu Shabalala, a psychosocial professional reminds us that it is a necessity for human rights defenders (HRDs) as they fight for the rights of the marginalised and oppressed. She urges HRDs to prioritise their mental

Human rights defenders (HRDs), driven by passion and urgency, often prioritise justice for the oppressed and marginalised over their own wellbeing. While this commitment can be deeply rewarding, especially when their efforts lead to change or recognition of others’ suffering, the

As we continue the wellbeing campaign, we remind human rights defenders (HRD’s) that your wellbeing matters too. Let this be your nudge to pause, breathe, and make space for you. Because the work you do for others starts with how well you care for yourself.