Mission

Since its creation as a Nation and more especially since independence, Uganda has suffered massive abuse of human rights. Many innocents Ugandans have lost their lives, been harassed, detained without trial, tortured or discriminated against, displaced or forced into exile.

- To investigate, at its own initiative or on a complaint made by any person or a group of persons against violation of any human right;

- To visit jails, prisons, and places of detention or related facilities with a view of assessing and inspecting conditions of the inmates and make recommendations;

- To establish a continuing programme of research, education and information to enhance respect of human rights;

- To recommend to Parliament effective measures to promote human rights, including provision of compensation to victims of violations of human rights, or their families.

- To create and sustain within society the awareness of the provisions of the Constitution as the fundamental law of the people of Uganda;

- To educate and encourage the public to defend the Constitution at all times against all forms of abuse and violation;

- To formulate, implement and oversee programme intended to inculcate in the citizens of Uganda awareness of their civic responsibilities and an appreciation of their rights and obligations as free people;

- To monitor the Government's compliance with international treaty and convention obligations on human rights;

- To review cases of persons who are restricted or detained under Emergency Laws; and

- To perform such other functions as may be provided by law.