Noel Frank Oyungrwoth, the Complaints and Investigations Officer at UHRC Gulu Regional Office, described the situation as a serious human rights violation.
Author: Vincent Kaguta
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UHRC report reveals rampant human rights violations in northern Uganda prisons
The UHRC submits annual reports to Parliament detailing the state of human rights in the country and the steps taken to address violations.
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Lamwo: Padibe primary school’s buildings are in disrepair
Lamwo District Sports Officer, Oweka George, speaking on behalf of the education department, confirmed that the district is aware of the situation.
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Former pupils donate desks worth millions to Padibe Primary School
Padibe primary school has been struggling with limited infrastructure and furniture, a situation that has affected effective teaching and learning.
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UHRC Trains Lamwo police on human rights, refugee and host community protection
Civil society organisations working in Lamwo have previously raised concerns over cases of child abuse, domestic violence, and conflicts between refugees and host communities.
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Government donates science kits to 20 primary schools in Lamwo
For Lamwo, one of the districts still recovering from years of conflict and underdevelopment, the donation is more than just new classroom materials.
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Enough of caretaking! Lamwo ARDC urges ‘head’ teachers to upgrade
The appeal comes at a time when Lamwo district, like many parts of northern Uganda, continues to grapple with challenges in the education sector.
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Lamwo: Paloga primary school in acute desk shortage
The desk shortage at Paloga Primary School is part of a broader trend affecting several schools in the rural Lamwo district.
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Nine in ten girls are forced into early marriage in Palabek Refugee Settlement
Locaun James, the Refugee Welfare Committee II of Zone 5, B, said poverty is the main driver, noting that families dependent on dwindling humanitarian aid often see marriage as a way to reduce the burden of feeding and educating daughters.
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Day of the African Child: Kitgum calls for quality education and child protection
The Day of the African Child is observed annually on June 16 in remembrance of the 1976 Soweto student uprising in South Africa.
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Two men shot dead by soldiers guarding a kraal in Kitgum
According to East Acholi police PRO IP Joe Oloya, the two men mistakenly entered Kitileng community protected kraal.
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Over half of Ugandan youth lose faith in justice system
Kennedy Ocheng, Program Officer at Human Rights Center Uganda, said the growing mistrust has forced many youths to abandon legal processes altogether.