Uganda Human Rights Commission Mandate

Uganda Human Rights Commission Mandate

UHRC Mandate

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) was established under the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda to promote and protect human rights and freedoms in the country inrecognitionof Uganda’sviolent and turbulent history that had been characterized by arbitrary arrests, detention without trial, torture and brutal repression with impunity on the part of security organs during the pre and post independence era.

The Uganda Human Rights Commission was established under the provisions of Article 51(1) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and its functions and powers were operationalized under the Uganda Human Rights Act of 1997.

UHRC Vision

A society that respects human rights and fulfils civic obligations.

UHRC Mission Statement

To protect and promote fundamental Human Rights and freedoms in Uganda for sustainable development.

UHRC Values and Principles

  • Integrity
  • Transparency
  • Accountability
  • Fairness
  • Dignity of the person
  • Independence
  • Professionalism
  • Non-discrimination

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