Enhancing the promotion, protection & respect of the rights of journalists through advocacy, legal support, and capacity building. @hrnjuganda@mastodon.ngo
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We call on all stakeholders government, Parliament, security agencies, and the public to stand up for press freedom. End attacks on journalists and ensure accountability for all crimes against the media.
Silencing the press is silencing the people.
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Journalists are civilians under international humanitarian law.
Facilities and equipment utilized for reporting and disseminating news are also civilian structures.
They must be respected and protected.
Journalists are #NotATarget.
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The Strengthening Media Resilience in Uganda Training has come to a close, in Mbale, but this is just the beginning.
The journalist that have been part of the training have been equipped with skills and knowledge on digital & physical safety, ethical journalism and much more.
As the country gears up for elections and the post election period, a resilient media is central to credible processes, public trust, and democratic accountability. Journalists who are safe, informed, and prepared are better positioned to report accurately, counter misinformation, and uphold ethical standards under pressure.
#UGVotes2026
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STRENGTHENING MEDIA RESILIENCE IN UGANDA AHEAD OF 2026 ELECTIONS WORKSHOP.
Yesterday’s sessions focused on ethical journalism, reporting within the law, and strengthening digital security on our devices. We also reflected on how technology has reshaped journalism, amplifying reach, increasing risk, and making safety, accuracy, and responsibility more essential than ever.
We have a full day of sessions ahead.
#UGVotes2026
The targeting of journalists covering political events is unacceptable. We call on the government and security agencies to uphold constitutional freedoms of expression and the press without fear or intimidation. hrnjuganda.org/?p=10282
#Journalismisnotacrime
We condemn the brutal beating of BBS TV journalist Mbadi Ivan by @PoliceUg while covering @HEBobiwine. Police must respect press freedom and protect journalists on duty not attack them.
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#Uganda 🇺🇬 @HRNJUganda stresses that credible elections depend on a safe media landscape, as political intimidation of newsrooms erodes #AccessToInformation. hrnjuganda.org/?p=10279
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🇺🇬 As Uganda heads toward the January 2026 elections, @HRNJUganda has developed a Digital Security Handbook to help journalists identify, prevent, and respond to cyber threats - from surveillance to online harassment.
📥 Download here 👉 twp.ai/4iu2sf
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🖋️ Call for Story Pitches!!
@MinorityAfrica is looking for writers, journalists, & filmmakers who have an interest in reporting stories focused on minorities within the African continent.
They pay US$100 – US$200 for standard multimedia features. twp.ai/4isz9K
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HAPPENING NOW 🎥: The Uganda Law Society (ULS) is holding its Weekly Press and Public Engagement, focusing on two major areas of national concern ahead of the 2026 General Elections: the state of elections, constitutional governance and civic rights, and the growing questions around voter protection, human rights, and the erosion of electoral trust.
The engagement features key voices in governance, media, human rights, and electoral accountability. Among those addressing the session are Dr. @SarahBireete, Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCEDU); @RobertSsempala, Executive Director of the Human Rights Network for Journalists–Uganda (@HRNJUganda;) @AChekwech, Managing Editor at Nation Media Group; @Elotu_Jonathan, Head of Legal at @NUP_Ug; and Abdul Malik Lukwago, one of the victims sharing lived experiences.
#ExpressUpdates
#UgandaDecides2026
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The number of journalists and media workers killed worldwide in 2025 has already reached 2024’s record high of 126 killed, with more than three weeks left in the year, CPJ data shows.
Israel has killed almost 250 journalists since October 2023 — including in Gaza, Iran, and Yemen — more journalists than have been killed by any other nation since CPJ began keeping records in 1992.
Read more ⤵️
cpj.org/2025/12/press-killin…
A free and independent press is essential for protecting human rights and holding power accountable. This #HumanRightsDay, let’s safeguard journalists, defend press freedom, and ensure every voice can be heard safely and without fear
On this International Human Rights Day, we reaffirm that all spaces, whether digital or physical, must be founded on safety, dignity, and equality. Everyone deserves nothing less. Let’s build environments where everyone is protected, valued, and respected. #HumanRightsDay2025
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🔹 Right to life
🔹 Freedom
🔹 Justice
Human rights belong to all of us. They are non-negotiable.
We all have a role to play in upholding them for every human being.
ohchr.org/en/get-involved/ca…
— via @UNHumanRights
#HumanRightsDay
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📢 Calling all journalists: if you want to learn how to identify and verify AI-generated content, @AFP has launched a new, open-access online course!
It takes about an hour and includes plenty of case studies and exercises.
Find it here: twp.ai/4isN23
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Let’s UNITE to #EndDigitalViolenceagainst all women and girls.
“As media professionals, we strive to uphold the 'do-no-harm' principle. It’s crucial that we report about #GBV without dramatizing the content or revealing the identity of survivors". - @Akeda4
#16DaysOfActivism
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The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has warned individuals using VPNs to access Facebook that they are not beyond the reach of the law.
“We know you are using VPN to access Facebook, but that does not mean you are immune to legal action. We see everything, and when the time comes we can identify who posted what,” said Dr Waiswa Abudu, Director of Legal Affairs at UCC during the joint press conference for the key stakeholders managing the 2026 general Elections at Sheraton Hotel.
#MonitorUpdates
#UgandaDecides2026
📹@GeofreyMutumba2
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Jokes Should Not Hurt
“Because I’m a Comedian, I know that humour can either heal or harm. Misogynistic jokes are not funny -they normalize abuse. My humour celebrates women, not diminishes them.” @UncleMarkUganda
#16Days #ENDigitalviolence #BodyRight #WomenUganda2025+
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“A free press is fundamental to human rights, democracy and the rule of law.”
On Saturday’s #EndImpunity Day, @antonioguterres calls for the protection of journalists so they can carry out their essential work safely.
un.org/en/observances/end-im…
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#Uganda 🇺🇬 @HRNJUganda condemns the brutal assault and alleged electrocution of Radio Simba journalist Ssematimba Bwejiire by police and military personnel. hrnjuganda.org/?p=10275
Digital spaces should empower journalists not expose them to danger. Yet many female reporters face online harassment and coordinated digital abuse that undermines their safety, mental well-being, and ability to report freely.
There’s #NoExcuse for digital violence.
