Associates for Health Rights-Uganda

A Well-being and Rights organisation founded on the need to strengthen the mental health and resilience of human rights abuses.

[Associates for Health Rights-Uganda @aharug]

Peer Training Programs

We conduct training programs for community peers to mitigate human rights abuses and strengthen community #wellbeing networks.

Associates for health rights – Wellbeing-Rights https://t.co/MfUYkiYLTn

[Associates for Health Rights-Uganda @aharug]

@real_novax Claudia

[Associates for Health Rights-Uganda @aharug]

@KampalaInterna1 has for long acted against fundamental rights and freedoms of students. Higher institutions of learning shouldn’t prevent students (with their full consent & determination) from bearing children.

It’s unfortunate to look at their students as ‘violators’

[Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo @CKyobutungi]

@UHRC_UGANDA @GCWR_Uganda @aharug @uwonet come and see this

[Associates for Health Rights-Uganda @aharug]

“HRDs play a key role in upholding fundamental freedoms and the constitutional order. But their work comes at a cost: intensifying online and physical threats, often from extremist groups emboldened by impunity”.in ⁦@OGR_EN⁩ https://t.co/dzvfdF2fIc

[Associates for Health Rights-Uganda @aharug]

@kingFahad_17 He might be hurting over unseen issues. May he heal and rediscover himself.

[Associates for Health Rights-Uganda @aharug]

Nature is so beautiful, that it doesn’t lie.

Nature presupposes that we humans should be a shield & protective measure to that which can harm us.

Be a keeper, #EachOneTeachOne

#Peer2peer Support
#P2P

[Associates for Health Rights-Uganda @aharug]

Stress tends to increase in challenging times where the more is an instability in political terrain, marred by violence, especially to already disadvantaged communities.

We hope by this session, participants are encouraged to over the stress levels.
#EachOneTeachOne
#Regenerate

[KAKA PROUD LEGENDS INITIATIVE @proud_legends]

Marginalized communities faced the highest level mental break down in political seasons ranging from political violence, scapegoating and elections injustices. How do we mentally navigate this? Join our Stress Management Class this saturday
15-November 2025.
Topic: Politics and mental health
Theme: coping / Navigating a polarized Evironment.
Time : 9:30-11:00am
https://t.co/l2vWr26gQQ

[Associates for Health Rights-Uganda @aharug]

Humanitarian workers are prone to stress due to exposure to precarious circumstances. @aharug has partnered with @proud_legends on ‘Stress Management’ session in “Politics and mental health, coping / Navigating a polarized Environment”.

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[Associates for Health Rights-Uganda @aharug]

@gpatterson828 1.1 it is, charity

[Associates for Health Rights-Uganda @aharug]

What Emoji describes your #MentalHealth?

[Associates for Health Rights-Uganda @aharug]

#Mentalhealth condition can be acquired by many factors such as torture, indoctrination, prolonged isolation in cells, bodies response to environment etc. 28 years is such a long time that one feels worthless give the prolonged period of detention. May Alfred get well soon..

[TOKO @GodwinTOKO]

Alfred Byamukama spent 28 years in jail, yet he was NOT convicted, never released!

See, under the Trial on Indictment Act - one of those laws from Uganda's past problematic eras - if it gets to the attention of court that a person facing trial may have a mental health illness, the court sends them to jail - not a mental health facility or home - and then waits for a letter from the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs to decide the next steps. It's been decades since any Minister of Justice wrote that letter.

Back in 2020, Kaddu Herbert Solomon - himself a victim of this law - and I petitioned the High Court over this section of the law under HCT-00-CVMC-0381-2020 [https://t.co/hoWUBXdWq6], the matter has not been decided to this day! Meanwhile, tens of Ugandans who are supposed to be free or in mental health facilities are rotting in jail! I am so happy that Alfred regained his freedom. This being Uganda, he won't be compensated.

Perhaps the best thing about this story for me is seeing that @Canaanthelawyer is the lawyer who got Alfred out. See, Canaan knows A LOT about the injustice that is our criminal justice system. Not long ago the same system had decided that he didn't deserve to live and sentenced him to death. He spent years on death row, probably thinking it was his final days and wondering why a judge would decide that his life be ended so young; fortunately, that wasn't the end of the story, he come out of death row a brilliant lawyer, and he now uses his knowledge to free others!

[Associates for Health Rights-Uganda @aharug]

The #stressawareness week ends with a lesson for us to know our bodies well, especially "Bodyimage"- knowing ourselves & feeling positive about ourselves.

Let's start the week on a note of appreciation of ourselves & our own images, boosting our self-esteem & confidence

[Associates for Health Rights-Uganda @aharug]

The @HRresilience of #Peer2Peer Initiative provides a cornerstone for organisations to learn, share & experiment from lived realities of #HRDs across different countries, continents & works of life in humanitarian field. we're proud associates
#firethatfuels
#Regeneration

[Human Rights Resilience Project @HRresilience]

💬 Advocating for human rights is powerful—but it can also be isolating. The Peer to Peer Initiative that @HRresilience provides helps defenders connect, share, and support one another. Peer support builds Resilience + healing. Link in bio to learn more.
#HumanRightsResilience

[Associates for Health Rights-Uganda @aharug]

Oftentimes, we are powerless to understand everything around. we can't be in control of everything every time. so we should LET GOD.

Psalms 139

[Associates for Health Rights-Uganda @aharug]

@TheRich_Gospel AmenAmenAmen

[Associates for Health Rights-Uganda @aharug]

Peer to peer initiative is by far a module that identifies the problem and solutions tailored to a specific case and group. Peer initiatives should be supported.
#Regeneration
#firethatfuels.

[Human Rights Resilience Project @HRresilience]

💬 Advocating for human rights is powerful—but it can also be isolating. The Peer to Peer Initiative that @HRresilience provides helps defenders connect, share, and support one another. Peer support builds Resilience + healing. Link in bio to learn more.
#HumanRightsResilience

[Associates for Health Rights-Uganda @aharug]

Self worth, and understanding yourself sets the bar on Self realisation and discovery. Never underestimate and undervalue yourself. Feel your self-esteem and self-worth.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

[liminal @Liminal1988]

The different ways you abandon yourself

[Associates for Health Rights-Uganda @aharug]

Men, rediscover yourself in this #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

[DefendDefenders @DefendDefenders]

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 emotional and physical toll of constant self-sacrifice threatens both their sustainability and overall health.

In today’s wellbeing tip, @OtebaKMo, our Senior Protection Officer and Wellbeing Lead, encourages HRDs to take time for themselves: rest, exercise, and even do something as simple as staying hydrated. HRDs can’t pour from an empty cup.

#DefendingrightsProtectingminds #20YearsDefending

[Associates for Health Rights-Uganda @aharug]

Remaining anger. Lessons from walking away.
#MensMentalHealthMonth

[Associates for Health Rights-Uganda @aharug]

"Dear men, silence is not always strength. Sometimes, it’s pain. Sometimes, it’s a cry for help, "writes @MuyaakaAlfred https://t.co/12StfzQeu6

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NICCOLO MACHIAVELLI

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His book "The Prince" has been studied by great leaders and politicians for his strategies of power and tactics to maintain control.

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