Agora Centre For Research
Executive Director
Kampala, Uganda
Agather Atuhaire is a Ugandan lawyer, journalist and a human rights activist championing justice and accountability through digital activism. Her investigations have exposed high-profile public corruption scandals and human rights violations. Notable among them is the Ugandan parliament’s overspending of public funds, the continued incarceration of the supporters of opposition party the National Unity Platform (NUP), among others. The social media campaigns run by her and her colleagues dubbed “exhibitions” have sparked national conversations and policy changes in many aspects. She is the host of Agora Discourse, a digital public square where topical issues and other issues affecting citizens are discussed. Her work as a journalist has appeared various news outlets and she has also worked as a television news commentator and host.
She is the 2023 laureate of the EU Human Rights Defenders Award and a 2024 laureate of the International Women of Courage Award. Agather also featured in the 2024 TIME 100 NEXT list of top 100 individuals defining the next 100 generation of leadership.
Offer
Empowered citizens through factual, credible information and awakening consciousness leads to an engaged citizenry that holds its leaders accountable and demands for the respect of their rights.
NEED
1. Access; I use digital platforms that are not accessed by about 70% of Uganda's population. 2. Resources; both human and financial to be able to reach every Ugandan. 3. Attacks and threats from the government officials and their agents.
Call-to-Action
Help to galvanize resources Providing fellowships like these and safe places for activists to seek refuge when facing a storm at home.
