Events

The Human Rights Week

The Human Rights Week is a week of celebration to commemorate the 60 years of Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Reflections on human rights achievements are done during this time.
A number of activities have been lined up for the week among which:

Media advocacy;
Peaceful Procession;
A Book Fair;
Human Rights Film Festival;
Human Rights Networking Forum; and
Night Vigil held to remember the fallen Human Rights Defenders.

Published: October 27, 2008 Author: Mr. Patrick Tumwine

When: Friday, 5. December 2008
To: Wednesday, 10. December 2008
Where: Kampala
Host: Human Rights Network-Uganda & Uganda Human Rights Commission
Contact: Mr. Patrick Tumwine (advocacy@hurinet.or.ug / 256-414286881)

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