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Conserving the enviroment for climate justice & food security: FHRI & LRF NOREC hosted participants 2026 planting coffee in Hoima district hosted by Kwataniza Women Farmers Group (KWG) who are community champions of climate & environmental justice, Albertine region Western Uganda

Presentation of the FHRI Human Rights Award to Ms. Atumuhairwe Joy, Best Student in Human Rights, Ethics & Local Governance, at Bishop Stuart University’s 22nd Graduation Ceremony, witnessed by the Chancellor, Rt. Rev. Bishop Sheldon and Vice Chancellor, Prof. John F. Mugisha.

Mr. Paul Duku Sworo was recognised as the best-performing student in the Master’s Degree in Local Governance and Human Rights at Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi, for the 2025/2026 class. In recognition of his outstanding achievement, FHRI presented him with a Human Rights Award.

At the 32nd graduation of Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi, FHRI awarded the best student with a Masters Degree in Local Governance and Human Rights with a Human Rights Award.

Ms. Claire Kabubu, a former death row prisoner, sharing her personal testimony of being sentenced to death in Iran and recounting her experiences, the challenges she endured while imprisoned, and her eventual release.

Studies suggest that some countries that have abolished the death penalty have recorded declines in serious crimes, challenging the assumption that retaining capital punishment necessarily deters crime. The evidence remains mixed and no conclusive link has been established.

Dr. Sewanyana’s remarks highlight the growing incidence of gruesome murders in Uganda, despite the death penalty remaining enshrined in the country’s laws. #keepHopeAlive

Today the 12th October 2026, FHRI together with Uganda Coalition Against the Death Penalty is commemorating the 24th World Day Against the Death Penalty at the Human Rights House.

NOREC Fellows Mr. Xoliswa Mthunzi and Mr. Bathandwa Hlanjwa, both attached to FHRI presided over over an Inter Firm Moot Court competition at Bishop Stuart University Western Uganda in Mbarara. - 2nd October 2026 #KeepHopeAlive

NOREC Fellow Mr. Xoliswa Mthunzi (far left) with participants after delivering judgment, at Bishop Stuart University Inter-Firm Moot Competition,2026.#KeepHopeAlive

Today, 2nd October 2026, NOREC Fellow Xoliswa Mthunzi, attached to FHRI presided over a internal Moot Court Competition at Bishop Stuart University Western Uganda in Mbarara. #KeepHopeAlive

Norec Fellow, Mr. Bathandwa Hlanjwa, hosted by the Foundation for Human Rights Initiative, today presided over an internal Moot Court Competition at Bishop Stuart University Western Uganda in Mbarara.

It is exactly 10 days to commemorate the 24th World Day against the Death Penalty. #WCADP, #KeepHopeAlive

At the invitation of the Judiciary, as one of its stakeholders, FHRI participated in 3rd National Court Exhibition day 10th September 2026

FHRI team engaging the Judicial Officers at the FHRI exhibition stall at Kololo Independence Grounds.

The Principal Judge Lady Justice Abodo Jane Francis,the IGG Lady Justice Aisha Luzze and the team visiting the FHRI Exhibition Table

A moment with Worship Ndiwalana Yunus@ FHRI Exhibition Table