A U.S policy that imposes anti-abortion restrictions against the use of global health assistance prevents U.S agencies and other U.S institutions from funding organizations that provide abortion services or related information. This policy which was initiated by President Ronald Reagan in 1984 was first invoked by the George W. Bush administration in 2001 and later by President Donald Trump in his first weeks of his administration. Since 1984, the US Republican Governments have argued that the gag rule aims at reducing cases of abortion but results of studies in this policy prove otherwise. FIND HERE THE FULL FACT SHEET of the The Global Gag Rule and its Impact on Sexual and Reproductive Health in Uganda.

The Center for Health Human Rights and Development (CEHURD), Prof. Ben. K. Twinomugisha and Dr Rose Nakayi have petitioned court challenging the failure of the State of Uganda to make a law regulating termination of pregnancy as is required by the Constitution. The petitioners therefore among others calls upon the courts of Laws to declare that the failure of the Parliament to make a law regulating termination of pregnancy contravenes provisions of the Constitution of Uganda.

FIND FULL FACT SHEET ABOUT THE PETITION HERE

CEHURD is looking for a National Consultant for HIV and Law, with a strong interest and passion for the Organization’s mission. The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of CEHURD. This National Consultant will perform different duties and produces as well as expect to avail a couple of deliverables during a given period of time. Please read the full Terms of Reference and send in your application before the deadline. Find the FULL TORs Here.

CEHURD is looking for a National Consultant for HIV and HIV – Community Assessment and Mapping with a strong interest and passion for the Organization’s mission. The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of CEHURD. This National Consultant will perform different duties and produces as well as expect to avail a couple of deliverables during a given period of time. Please read the full Terms of Reference and send in your application before the deadline. Find the FULL TORs Here.

Is American foreign policy to blame or poor prioritization by the Ugandan government? – By Joy Asasira & Dennis Jjuuko

U.S President Ronald Reagan first invoked the global gag rule also known as the Mexico City Policy in 1984, followed by President George W. Bush in 2001. President Donald Trump has also invoked the same rule through an executive order within the first few weeks of his administration.

The gag rule imposes anti-abortion restrictions against the use of global health assistance. It bars U.S government and non-US government agencies from providing support to organisations that provide abortion services or related information, hence the term the “gag” rule. Find FULL ARTICLE