Assessing Human Rights in Uganda's Digital Landscape
APC
- A joint report by APC, CIPESA, and WOUGNET analyzes the state of human rights within Uganda's digital sphere.
- Key focus areas include freedom of expression, content censorship, digital inclusion, data privacy, and technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV).
Review and Progress
- During the January 2022 third-cycle review, Uganda received 273 recommendations, accepting 139 of them.
- Progress reported since the review:
- Expansion of broadband infrastructure.
- Strengthening of data protection enforcement mechanisms.
- Increased delivery of digital public services.
Ongoing Challenges
- Recurring restrictions on freedom of speech and online expression.
- Arrests and criminal prosecutions targeting online users.
- Frequent internet shutdowns observed during election periods.
- Persistent concerns regarding state surveillance.
- Systemic digital exclusion and inadequate remedies for digital rights violations.