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Disability rights advocacy in Uganda

Overview

Disability advocacy groups in Uganda are intensifying efforts to secure government support and economic inclusion. Organizations including the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU), the Uganda National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (UNAPD), and the Uganda Parliamentary Forum for Persons with Disabilities (UPFPWDS) have engaged with the Parliamentary Equal Opportunities Committee to discuss the NUDIPU Disability Manifesto 2026–2031.

A central issue is the lack of access to higher education. Although the Ministry of Education and Sports proposed increasing the number of learners with disabilities in government institutions from 64 to 324, advocates note that this expansion has not yet been implemented and are calling for increased investment and parliamentary oversight.

In addition to educational concerns, the Uganda Disabled Women’s Association (UDWA) has launched a mobilization campaign to connect women and girls with disabilities to government livelihood programs. This initiative, beginning in the Wakiso District, seeks to bridge information gaps regarding economic opportunities such as the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Special Grants.

Entities

Ministerio de Desarrollo Humano · Ministerio de Desarrollo Humano de Jujuy · Jujuy · Uganda National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities · Universidad de La Serena

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [CULTURE] 20 sources
    Global initiatives advance disability rights and social inclusion

    Multiple countries are advancing disability rights through inclusive education, improved accessibility in public transport, social inclusion programs, and institutional monitoring of human rights.

  2. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Uganda disability groups advocate for education access and economic empowerment

    Disability advocacy groups in Uganda are pushing for increased government investment in higher education and launching campaigns to connect women and girls with disabilities to economic livelihood programs.

Sources

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