Programme

Day 1 Programme
TIME
SESSION
PROPOSED PANELISTS (TBC)
SESSION CHAIR (TBC)
8:30 AM
Arrival and Registration
9:00 – 9:20 AM
Opening Remarks
Anna Reismann

Dr. Zahara Nampewo,

Sheila Muwanga
9:20 – 9:30 AM
Official Remarks
H.E. Matthias Schauer
9:30 – 9:50 AM
Key Note Address
Hon Nobert Mao
9:50 – 10:00 AM
Reciting of a poem
10:00 – 11:20 AM
The State of Human Rights, Rule of Law and Migration in East Africa
Prof. Githu Muigai
Maria Alesi
Hon. Mathias Mpuuga (MP)
Raymond Mujuni
11:30 – 01:00 PM
Brain Drain and Brain Gain: The impact of Migration on Human Development
Aggrey David Kibenge
Innocent Ndahiriwe
Achieng Akena
Ahmed Hadji
Alina Reiss
01:00 PM
LUNCHEON
02:00 – 03:30 PM
Re-Imagining Strategic Litigation as a Tool for Advancing Human Rights and Rule of Law
Dr. Busingye Kabumba
Mr. David F.K. Mpanga
Susan Baluka
Arthur Nsereko
03:30 – 05:00 PM
In Search for a New Consensus in Uganda: Reflections on our History and the Way Forward
Andrew M. Mwenda
Maj, Gen. (Rtd) Mugisha Muntu
Hon. Dr. Miria Matembe
Dr. Fredrick Sekindi
Day 2 Programme
TIME
SESSION
PROPOSED PANELISTS (TBC)
SESSION CHAIR (TBC)
8:30 AM
Arrival and Registration
8:50 – 9:00 AM
Welcome remarks
9:00 – 10:30 AM
Rule of Law: Legislating for Just, Peaceful and Inclusive Societies
Bernard Oundo
Mugero Jesse
Hon. Lyandro Komakech
Rose Wakikona
George Musisi
10:30 – 12:00 PM
Defending Rights in the New Digital Age: Opportunities and Challenges
Robert Kabushenga
Dr. Jimmy Spire Ssentongo
Mercy Munduru Grace
Godwin Toko
Sandra Ahamya
BREAK OUT SESSIONS
12:00 – 01:15 PM
BREAKOUT SESSION 1:
Assessing the Role of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in Protecting Human Rights for All
Ruth Sekindi
Joel Cox Ojuko
Perry Aritua
James Nkuubi
Joel Mukisa
12:00 – 01:15 PM
BREAKOUT SESSION 2:
Unveiling Realities: Is the Growing Population a Push Factor for Migration?
Dr. Peter Kisaakye
Agnes Igoye
Dr. Abel Nzabona
Ronnie Mukundane
Lucy Peace Nantume
01:15 PM
LUNCHEON
02:30 – 02:40 PM
Civil Liberties Award, 2023
Dr. Zahara Nampewo
Dr. Ronnie Mich Egwang
02:40 – 04:45 PM
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Chapter Four Uganda
Dr. Zahara Nampewo
Dr. Ronnie Mich Egwang
04:45 PM
Cocktail / Dinner / Networking and departure at will