The Human Rights Network for Journalists – Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting media freedom and protecting journalists’ rights and freedom of expression in Uganda. Comprising a network of journalists in the country, HRNJ-Uganda strives to defend human rights and enhance the capacity of media professionals. One of their significant initiatives is the Annual Press Freedom Index Report (PFI), which has been released since 2009 to shed light on the state of press freedom in Uganda.
The PFI serves as a vital tool to raise awareness about violations and abuses faced by journalists, media practitioners, and media houses in the course of their work. This year marked the 14th edition of the PFI, building upon the findings of previous reports. Aptly titled ‘Uncertain Future of the Media,’ the 202 PFI aimed to provide insight into the current challenges and trends impacting press freedom in Uganda.
In furtherance of their mission, HRNJ-Uganda organized a half-day dialogue on May 25th 2023 to discuss the findings of the 2022 PFI. The event sought to foster constructive discussions among journalists, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), academia, development partners, and government agencies. Together, they aimed to generate feasible recommendations to enhance the working environment for journalists and protect press freedom. Read more