Displaced

In the shadows of progress, we stand, Uprooted, unheard, from our land. The elephants trample, the bulldozers roar, But it’s our cries that they ignore. Promises made, yet none fulfilled, Our homes destro...

The Forgotten Victims of the Karuma Hydro Power Project: Urgent Issues Before Handing Over to the Government.

As the Karuma Hydro Power Project nears its handover to the Ugandan government, unresolved issues threaten to make justice even harder for those affected. Over 119 families remain without resettlement or adequa...

The Tragedy of Kabolwa residents: A Community Devastated by Elephant Invasions

In the heart of Waiga village, Bigana Parish, Bulisa Sub-county, Bulisa District, lies a community ravaged by a cruel twist of fate. The construction of an oil refinery has driven elephants from their natural h...

Revamping Uganda’s National Digital ID System: Key Recommendations for an Inclusive and Effective Upgrade

As Uganda prepares to renew and upgrade its national digital ID system, discover essential recommendations for ensuring a more inclusive, equitable, and privacy-respecting process. Explore how these changes can...

Echoes of Lubigi: Unraveling the Human Impact and Legal Challenges of Forced Evictions.

Introduction Lubigi, a once-thriving community, now stands at the heart of a complex and ongoing struggle encompassing forced evictions, human rights violations, and legal battles. A Health Equity and Policy In...

The Plight of the Maragoli: A Story of Statelessness in Uganda.

The Maragoli community, with roots tracing back to Saudi Arabia, has faced a long history of statelessness in Uganda. Despite their significant contributions to the Bunyoro region, they have been denied recogni...

Assessing the Legal status of wetlands in Rukungiri District

On 17th April, 2024 HEAPI’s legal team were in Rukungiri District to attend a court session on Ruhinda Wetland Case which was scheduled for 18th April at the High Court in Rukungiri. On that evening, they were ...

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Displaced by Oil: The Story of Over 1000 Residents Forced Out by Exploration in Hoima District – Part II

Following a successful survey, which confirmed that 37 families of the pastoral communities resided on the disputed land, the RDC instructed the claimants to pursue legal recourse and obtain an eviction order a...

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Displaced by Oil: The Story of Over 1000 Residents Forced Out by Exploration in Hoima District – Part I

The discovery of oil in the greater Albertine region initially sparked optimism, but the sentiment swiftly faded for over a thousand residents across seven villages in Hoima District. These villages, including ...

The FAQ Document for the Ndaga Muntu Case

The Ndaga Muntu case, jointly filed on April 25, 2022, by HEAPI in collaboration with the Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER) and Unwanted Witness (UW) against the Attorney General of Uganda and th...