HRAPF

HRAPF aims to achieve respect for the rights of marginalised persons and MARPs in Uganda through Advocacy, Legal aid service provision and Capacity enhancement

[HRAPF @hrapf_uganda]

30th May 2026 marks three years since the Anti Homosexuality Act officially became part of the laws of Uganda.

Here is a look at what has transpired in the 36 months since then⬇️

#AHA23

[HRAPF @hrapf_uganda]

Sex workers deserve safe working conditions, legal protection, and an end to systemic stigma and violence!

Today on #InternationalSexWorkersDay and every day, we call for the protection of their human rights, the decriminalisation of sex work, and economic justice for all.

[HRAPF @hrapf_uganda]

Join us in wishing our Executive Director Mr. Edward Mwebaza a Happy Birthday🎊

@mwebazaedward we celebrate your leadership, guidance, and dedication.

[Uganda Key Populations Consortium @UKPC_UG]

African courts are recognising constitutional dignity and administrative fairness.

[Jinsiangu @Jinsiangu]

Congratulations to Audrey Mbugua, our very own dearly departed Thiaya Kaku and all transgender persons in Kenya on this landmark victory for transgender rights! #TransRightsAreHumanRights

[HRAPF @hrapf_uganda]

#HRAPFpublication

HRAPF's April 2026 violations report on violence and other human rights violations based on SOGIE.

April 2026 marked exactly 2 years since the Constitutional Court nullified parts of the #AHA23

Read the full report here➡️https://t.co/BQpkFbJzFX

[Kuchu Times Media Group | KTMG @KuchuTimes]

Join us tomorrow LIVE for a conversation on Drug Use, Harm Reduction and Wellness. See you. 2pm on our TikTok page.

[UNAIDS Global @UNAIDS]

UNAIDS applauds Botswana on fully repealing anti-LGBTQ+ law

More than six years after Botswana’s courts struck down a ban on same-sex intimacy, the government has now formally removed the discriminatory provisions from the law.

UNAIDS statement below: https://t.co/mZnddd1cKd…

[Kuchu Times Media Group | KTMG @KuchuTimes]

We call homosexuality a "Western import" — but conveniently forget the laws criminalizing it arrived on the same colonial ships. 🤔

Botswana noticed. Full piece here:
https://t.co/zOblDpZNdH

Also don't forget to follow Kuchu Times on Substack.

[Richard Lusimbo @richardlusimbo]

SAVE THE DATE | OUR SHOT

Date: 30 April 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

A new chapter in HIV prevention is here, and it demands our attention.
What is Lenacapavir? How does it work? Who is it really for? And what will access look like for our communities? Far more than conversation. This is our space to ask, challenge, learn, and shape the future together.

Join me for a community conversation that moves beyond headlines to honest dialogue grounded in lived experience, curiosity, and collective voice.
We will be joined by a panel of 4 experts who have consistently put community at the heart of their work, people who have long stood with us, listened, and advocated for what matters most.

If prevention is evolving, then so must we. Not as spectators, but as participants, so come curious. Come bold. Come ready to speak. Because the future of HIV prevention should never be decided about us, but with us.

Save the date. Bring your questions. Be part of what comes next.
The X Space link will be shared in the next post, along with full panel details. But also stay locked in on UKPC’s X page for more information and developments. 
#OurShot #Lenacapavir #HIVPrevention #CommunityVoices #UKPC #XSpaceConversation

[HRAPF @hrapf_uganda]

Our analysis highlights concerns regarding the reclassification of citizens, restrictive registration requirements, and expansive Executive powers that may fundamentally alter the constitutional order.

Read the full analysis here➡️ https://t.co/1r7nbTH9kY

[HRAPF @hrapf_uganda]

The Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, presents significant implications for Uganda’s constitutional framework and civic space.

Our analysis explores how this proposed legislation impacts the rights of all Ugandans

Read the full analysis here ➡️ https://t.co/1r7nbTH9kY

[HRAPF @hrapf_uganda]

The Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, presents significant implications for Uganda’s constitutional framework and civic space.

Our analysis explores how this proposed legislation impacts the rights of all Ugandans

Read the full analysis here ➡️ https://t.co/1r7nbTH9kY

[Richard Lusimbo @richardlusimbo]

Last week, Uganda officially began rolling out Lenacapavir countrywide.

As someone who has spent years advocating for equitable HIV prevention for key populations, I want to be honest about why this moment matters, and why we cannot afford to get the rollout wrong.

This drug is remarkable. Two injections a year. No daily pill. No hiding medication. And the clinical trial that proved it works was conducted right here in Uganda, with Ugandan communities at the centre of that science.

But 19,200 doses cover fewer than 10,000 people. Uganda records 1,000 new HIV infections every week. The drug has arrived. The equity question has not been answered yet.

Key populations, including sex workers, MSM, transgender persons, and people who use drugs, bear a disproportionate burden of new HIV infections in this country. They must be explicitly included in distribution planning. Not as an afterthought. As a priority.

If you are HIV-negative and at risk, go to your nearest health facility and ask for Lenacapavir. You have the right to ask. You have the right to be protected.

This is our science. This is #OurShot.

[HRAPF @hrapf_uganda]

Understanding Consent is fundamental to protecting bodily autonomy and dignity.

For Week 2 of our #SAAM2026 campaign, we are focusing on the cornerstone of bodily autonomy: Consent (what it is, why it must be upheld, and the myths we must dismantle)

Read more below⬇️

[HRAPF @hrapf_uganda]

#HRAPFpublication

HRAPF's March 2026 violations report on violence and other human rights violations based on SOGIE.

Full report here➡️ https://t.co/EpApUiqbpx

[Uganda AIDS Commission @aidscommission]

It’s finally here!

Learn more about Lenacapavir in the fact sheet below.

#EndAIDS2030Ug

[HRAPF @hrapf_uganda]

Understanding sexual violence is the first step toward justice.

Today we break down the Ugandan law on sexual assault and harassment. While the law alone isn’t always enough to protect survivors, it is a vital place to start.

See below to learn more⬇️

#SAAM26

[HRAPF @hrapf_uganda]

April is #SexualAssaultAwarenesMonth

HRAPF joins the call to end sexual violence and we add our voice in support of survivors

Follow along this month as we share information on ending sexual assault and protecting human rights of survivors.

#SAAM2026

[Kuchu Times Media Group | KTMG @KuchuTimes]

Update: Wendy and Diana have been granted bail. But the charges under Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 remain. Their fight is not over. Drop the charges. Free them now.

[The Labari Journal @LabariJournal]

33 African countries have anti-LGBT laws on the books. Here's what that actually looks like in practice 🧵