Uganda

National Institution

Uganda Human Rights Commission

Mandate

To protect and promote human rights in the country.

The Commission was enshrined in the 1995 Uganda Constitution and  established on 6 November 1996.

Functions

• To iInvestigate and hear human rights allegations,
• Visit places of detention,
• Carry out research, education and training,
• Monitor government's compliance with international obligations and make recommendations to Parliament

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