Elsewhere, human rights defenders continue to call for protection and accountability, especially during critical times like elections.The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders, Professor Mary Lawlor, has called on the government to ensure peace and protection of human rights defenders during the election process.
Professor Lawlor emphasized the importance of creating an environment where citizens can peacefully participate in all stages of the electoral process.
She made the remarks during the Annual Women Human Rights Defenders National Conference, organized by the Human Rights Centre Uganda.
