By Richard Onapatum
Kotido, Uganda – In a groundbreaking move, the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Moroto Regional Office, with a field office in Kotido, yesterday convened a high-level meeting on the rule of law and human rights, including gender-based violence, at Toto Maria Conference Hall in Kotido district.
The meeting, attended by top officials from Local Councils (LCs), district gender stakeholders, and the police gender department from Kidepo Region, ie Abim, Kaabong, Karenga and Kotido marked a significant milestone in Uganda’s quest to promote human rights and gender equality.
In his opening remarks, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Magyezi John Lukhooki emphasized the importance of equality and equity in promoting human rights. “Equality and equity are not just buzzwords, but fundamental principles that must guide our actions,” the RDC stressed. He further noted that promoting equality and equity requires a deliberate effort to address the historical inequalities and injustices that have been perpetuated against certain groups of people.
The RDC’s remarks were well-received by the audience, who acknowledged the importance of equality and equity in promoting human rights. He called upon all stakeholders to work together to promote equality and equity, and to hold each other accountable for any actions that may perpetuate inequality and injustice.
Mr. Piramoe Paul, Regional Human Rights Officer, unveiled an ambitious project aimed at promoting human rights and gender balance in Uganda. “The project will focus on strengthening the capacity of local councils and other stakeholders to promote human rights,” Mr. Paul explained. He noted that the project will also focus on promoting gender balance and addressing the specific needs of marginalized groups.
Mr. Paul further emphasized the importance of community engagement and participation in promoting human rights and gender balance. He noted that the project will work closely with local communities to identify their specific needs and to develop strategies for promoting human rights and gender balance.
The Resident State Attorney, Ignatius Julius Omaset, emphasized the critical role of local councils in promoting human rights. “Local councils have a critical role to play in promoting human rights, and it is essential that they take their responsibilities seriously,” the attorney stressed. He noted that local councils are responsible for promoting human rights at the local level, and that they must work closely with other stakeholders to ensure that human rights are promoted and protected.
The attorney further emphasized the importance of holding perpetrators of human rights abuses accountable. He noted that impunity is a major obstacle to promoting human rights, and that it is essential to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.
Okello Oyado Sam, Senior Community Development Officer, highlighted the importance of community engagement and participation in promoting human rights and gender balance. “Community engagement and participation are essential for promoting human rights and gender balance, as they enable local communities to take ownership of human rights promotion,” Sam stressed. He noted that community engagement and participation are critical for promoting human rights and gender balance, as they enable local communities to identify their specific needs and to develop strategies for promoting human rights and gender balance.
Sam further emphasized the importance of working with local communities to promote human rights and gender balance. He noted that local communities are best placed to identify their specific needs and to develop strategies for promoting human rights and gender balance. He called upon all stakeholders to work closely with local communities to promote human rights and gender balance.
The meeting marked a new era for human rights promotion in Uganda, with stakeholders committing to work together to promote and protect human rights. The UHRC’s efforts to promote human rights have been hailed as a major success, and this meeting is a testament to their tireless work.
The UHRC has pledged to continue working with stakeholders to promote human rights and gender balance in Uganda. The commission has also called on the government to increase funding for human rights promotion initiatives.
As Uganda continues on its journey towards promoting human rights and gender equality, one thing is clear: the future looks bright