Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Chairperson Fauzat Mariam Wangadya has resigned from her position, according to a resignation letter addressed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
The letter, dated July 6, 2026, indicates that Wangadya has stepped down as chairperson of the constitutional body responsible for promoting and protecting human rights in Uganda.
In the brief letter, Wangadya wrote:
“I hereby tender my resignation as Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission. I thank you for the opportunity to serve Uganda over the years in the promotion and protection of human rights.”
The resignation letter was addressed to President Museveni at State House, Entebbe, and was signed by Wangadya.
No reasons for her resignation were provided in the letter, and neither Wangadya nor the Uganda Human Rights Commission had, by the time of publication, issued an official public statement explaining her decision.
Wangadya was appointed to head the commission in 2023, and has since overseen the institution’s work in monitoring, investigating and addressing human rights violations across the country.
Her resignation comes at a time when the commission has been actively involved in monitoring the human rights situation ahead of the 2026 General Election, including investigating complaints related to arrests, detention, freedom of assembly and police conduct.
It remains unclear when the President will formally accept the resignation and announce a replacement to lead the commission.
Further details are expected as the UHRC and relevant government authorities issue official communication on the matter.
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