The Coalition to Stop Maternal Mortality due to Unsafe Abortion (@CSMMUA_) convened its Quarter One meetingto strengthen coordination and sharpen advocacy efforts aimed at advancing women’s health and rights in Uganda. The meeting brought together coalition members to plan strategic advocacy engagements around Supreme Court Constitutional Appeal No. 1 of 2026 (arising from Petition 10), a case with significant implications for access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Discussions also focused on identifying high-impact, time-sensitive priorities to inform the coalition’s 2026 annual work plan, which will later be presented to the Steering Committee for consideration and guidance. #SafeAndLegalCare

New Release! 📌📌📌 Get your copy of our latest Policy Brief: "Access to #SafeAbortionCare in Uganda: Closing the Gap Between #Legal Entitlement and #livedReality." Discover key insights, emerging challenges, and practical recommendations for advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights in Uganda. See the Attached Link Below; tinyurl.com/3zdmprzd

Medical Interns - Reflecting on my experience of my late sister in ICU 2 years ago, only medical interns gave us the undivided attention when we needed it most. A policy that demotivates them is a huge risk to our already struggling health system! @MinofHealthUG

Every woman deserves the right to make informed choices about her body, health, and future without fear, stigma, or discrimination. Protecting women’s health means protecting dignity, freedom, and equality for all. #ActionForWomensHealth #ReproductiveHealth #IDAWH

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 #𝗖𝗘𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁! Explore Inside CEHURD’s First Months of the Year Highlights, Volume 1, 2026, and catch up on what transpired during the first months of the year; key milestones, advocacy actions, community voices, strategic engagements, and progress in advancing health and human rights. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 »: eepurl.com/u1XKH04crm 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 » bit.ly/3HDzoAL and stay updated on our work while following the movement shaping equitable health systems and social justice.

A reminder of how important youth-friendly spaces are for sharing accurate SRHR information. Yesterday’s discussion focused on post-abortion care and created space for honest conversations, learning, and shared experiences. #MyChoice #Voices4Girls #EndUnsafeAbortions

Pregnancy and childbirth should never put a woman’s life or dignity at risk. Delays in care, lack of support, and mistreatment can lead to preventable tragedies. Every woman deserves respectful, timely, and quality maternal healthcare. #CentreforWomenJusticeUganda

Nurses remain the backbone of healthcare systems worldwide, serving on the frontlines of hospitals, emergency rooms, clinics, and humanitarian crises. The work of Nurses strengthens families, supports communities and keeps Health Systems moving forward. As healthcare systems continue to face staffing shortages and rising pressure globally, #InternationalNursesDay serves as both a tribute to the profession and a reminder of its critical role in saving lives every day. Today we celebrate all the nurses in the world for their courage, compassion, professionalism and innovation towards improving access to health care.

"My Body, My Choice" isn't just a slogan—it’s a fundamental right. Every young person deserves the autonomy to decide if, when, and how they want to start a family. When we respect bodily autonomy, we empower leaders. #MyChoice #Voices4Girls #EndUnsafeAbortions @FarajaAfricaFdn

Dissemination of PAC guidelines & MVA skills reinforcement for health workers -conducted by AOGU under Pamoja Project & CEHURD

Nearly every indigenous NGO, and many private not-for-profit (PNFP) hospitals, would be classified as "foreign agents" because they are funded by development funding, most of it coming from donors outside the country. This creates a theoretical paradox where the state designates its primary partners in human capital development as potential threats to sovereignty. As Civil Society, therefore recommend that the Sovereignty Bill be completely abandoned at this stage because external financing is already regulated, and any proposed changes can be achieved by way of modification in the existing legal framework without compromising constitutional freedoms and economic development. #SovereignityBill2026 #DustTheSovereignityBill

The Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) has undertaken a comprehensive review of the Sovereignty Bill 2026, focusing on the role of external financing in supporting the Human Capital Development Programme, particularly the health sub-programme. As the role of civil society in defending the rights and interests of the most vulnerable cannot be overlooked, through legal support, policy and legislative reforms, raising awareness on the rights and responsibilities of both citizens and the State, and advocating for an inclusive and progressive society, it was important to convene Civil Society Organizations to examine the implications of the Bill. Together, we assessed its proposed restrictions on NGO financing frameworks and their potential impact on health systems, human capital development, and Uganda’s broader national development goals. #SovereigntyBill2026

“While transparency and accountability in civil society financing are legitimate regulatory aims, the current design of the #SovereigntyBill2026 risks undermining constitutional freedoms. It duplicates existing safeguards, may create a chilling effect on civil society and development work, and could weaken the health system’s financing architecture. There is also concern that it may generate adverse developmental outcomes and reverse progress made on key health indicators, as well as affect other sub-programmes such as education and social protection”. ~ Our Deputy ED @Nakibuukam gives an analysis of the Bill. #DustTheSovereignityBill

Just in⏰: Our #ED @ConsultAlbert taking part in the conversation to demystify the #ProtectionofSovereigntyBill2026 currently being discussed countrywide. What does it mean to our National Social, Economic, Political and Religious aspects organised by @cehurduganda and @CSMMUA_

Many maternal deaths from unsafe abortion can be prevented. Choose prevention...... Modern contraceptives are safe. #MyChoice #Voices4Girls #EndUnsafeAbortions

Join us for a candid and impactful discussion on Twitter (X) on the topic: *Post-Abortion Care as Essential Emergency Health Care in Uganda.* This conversation will highlight the importance of timely, quality, and you non-discriminatory post-abortion care services in saving lives of women and girls in Uganda. Be part of the dialogue as we share experiences, insights, and solutions for improved access to emergency reproductive health care between 6:00-8:00pm, tomorrow on 22nd April 2026. Your voice matters—Don’t miss it! #LIRAProgramme

LIRA Partners attending High Court Kampala for the ruling in PAC Case, HCMC No.159 of 2025. The Ruling was not ready. Matter has been adjourned to 15th June 2026 @12:00pm #LIRAProgramme @afyanahakiug @cehurduganda @mamacash @themamanetwork

If information was accessible, would unsafe abortions still be this common? If safe spaces existed, would so many young people feel lost? We’re about to shake this conversation. #Voices4Girls #EndUnsafeAbortions

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁 In today’s @DailyMonitor, page 7, our Director of Programmes, @richardmuganzi, makes a simple point that national health insurance isn’t something we can keep debating, it’s something we need to get done. Right now, too many Ugandans are one illness away from financial distress. With out-of-pocket payments covering nearly 40% of health expenses, access to care is still determined by ability to pay. That’s not just inefficient. It’s unjust. A well-designed National Health Insurance Scheme has the power to change how healthcare works in Uganda. By pooling risk across the population, it spreads the burden more fairly, protects families from catastrophic costs, and brings us closer to universal health coverage. Countries like Rwanda and Ghana have shown that progress is possible when systems are designed with equity at the center. Uganda has that same opportunity right now. The question is no longer whether we need national health insurance. It’s whether we will act with the urgency and intention required to make it work for everyone. #NationalHealthInsurance #RightToHealth

📢 Tomorrow, the Court of Appeal (Malindi) will deliver judgment in AG & Others v PAK & Another. The appeal challenges a High Court ruling affirming the constitutional right to safe & legal abortion and addressing gaps in access. @KELINKenya joins @fidakenya & Women's Link Worldwide as amici curiae. 🔗 Read more: kelinkenya.org/reproductive-…

Women’s participation in electoral processes should never come at the cost of their safety. Yet for many, gendered political violence remains a real and persistent barrier. We are highlighting a new publication by our coalition member @WomenProbono Initiative - that brings these realities into focus. The research captures the lived experiences of women in politics, exposes how violence disproportionately targets them, and lays out practical steps to strengthen protection and meaningful participation. This is a timely contribution to ongoing efforts to build safer, more inclusive electoral spaces in Uganda. Read the full publication: womenprobono.org/publication…… #WomensRights #SafeElectionsUG #GenderEquality