The Chapter Four Legacy Podcast brings together seasoned human rights defenders, victims/survivors of human rights violations, academics, and policy makers to discuss the human rights situation in Uganda.
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The Chapter Four Legacy Podcast brings together seasoned human rights defenders, victims/survivors of human rights violations, academics, and policy makers to discuss the human rights situation in Uganda.
Youth, Power, and the Law: Navigating Uganda's Political Landscape
Chapter Four Legacy
25 minutes 36 seconds
9 months ago
Youth, Power, and the Law: Navigating Uganda's Political Landscape
In this episode of the Chapter Four Legacy Podcast, Mr. George Musisi, Managing Partner at PACE Advocates, and a human rights lawyer with a focus on constitutional practice, discusses the complexities of Uganda's political and human rights landscape, particularly through the lens of his client, Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine.
Musisi explains how Uganda's predominantly young and urban population, dubbed the "restless generation," has become a focal point for political activism, especially since the rise of social media. This demographic shift has highlighted issues like unemployment, inequality, and the disconnect between the youth and those in power, leading to significant human rights challenges, including privacy issues due to state surveillance and the basic rights to sustenance in urban ghettos.
Looking towards the 2025 election year, Musisi paints a sobering picture of potential increases in human rights violations, drawing from past electoral violence. He emphasizes the critical issue of the rule of law, or its lack, in Uganda, which he sees as the central problem affecting all areas of rights advocacy.
The conversation delves into how the legal community and broader society can push back against impunity, the need for documentation and legal challenges against rights abuses, and the public's role in demanding accountability. Despite growing awareness through platforms like social media, Musisi notes a significant gap in translating this awareness into active civic engagement, highlighting the need for more concerted efforts in collective action to truly effect change.
Chapter Four Legacy
The Chapter Four Legacy Podcast brings together seasoned human rights defenders, victims/survivors of human rights violations, academics, and policy makers to discuss the human rights situation in Uganda.