Ugandan Constitution must include all ethnic minorities and indigenous peoples
Minority Rights Group (MRG) welcomes the call by the Equal Opportunities Commission of Uganda for an amendment to the state’s…
Telling indigenous stories with nuance
By Billy Rwothungeyo, Africa Media Officer at Minority Rights Group Uganda’s star in middle and long distance running is on…
UPR of Uganda: MRG urges the government to implement affirmative action for indigenous communities
This statement to the UN Human Rights Council was delivered by Bob Mbabazi, at the Universal Periodic Review of Uganda,…
Why journalists seeking out minority and indigenous voices is ever so important
By Billy Rwothungeyo, Africa Media Officer at Minority Rights Group As traditional media business models continue to be disrupted by…
Heath and education: Indigenous communities want action from the Government of Uganda ahead of upcoming UN review
Indigenous and ethnic minorities in Uganda are urging the government to back promises of improving healthcare and education access in…
Indigenous paralegals and the fight for climate justice
By Eunice Nsikak Olembo, Africa Legal Officer at Minority Rights Group For indigenous communities, climate justice is not simply about…
MRG welcomes Uganda court verdict on Batwa compensation
Minority Rights Group International (MRG) welcomes the recent decision of Uganda’s constitutional court, directing a lower court to determine appropriate…
‘Network for Peace’ project improves lives of minority communities
By Geofrey Sabiiti, Africa Conflict Prevention and Peace Building Coordinator, MRG Africa ‘Network for Peace‘ is a three-year project addressing…
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EVENT: Leave no one behind: An intentional call for a new social contract for indigenous peoples
9 August commemorates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The number of indigenous people in Africa is estimated…
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EVENT: Understanding access to education and health services for Batwa and persons with disabilities in Uganda
With the financial support the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland, Minority Rights Group International (MRG) and partners are implementing…
