In 1991, the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the then OAU instituted the DAC in memory of the 16th June 1976 student uprising in Soweto, South Africa. At that time, students marched in protest against the poor quality of education they received and demanded to be taught in their languages. The AU adopted the African Charter on the Righ...

On the 15th of June 2021 we celebrate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day as we Promote and protect the older persons' rights during and after the COVID 19 [video width="640" height="432" mp4="https://mglsd.go.ug/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/WhatsApp-Video-2020-06-15-at-08.52.53.mp4"][/video]

This day is commemorated in appreciation of the contribution of workers to national development. It is also used to raise both national and international consciousness on the importance of promoting and protecting the rights of workers. Furthermore, the day is an occasion for reminding workers of their responsibilities and obligations. Internati...

Ministry of Gender Labour, and Social development Department of Occupational Safety and Health . BRIEF FACTS ON THE COMMEMORATION OF WORLD DAY FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK, 28TH APRIL 2015 The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is celebrated globally on the 28th April every year in commemoration and solidarity with the workers who have...