Mariam Fauzat Wangadya

Mariam Fauzat Wangadya is a Ugandan lawyer and human rights advocate. She has been Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission since 2021 and previously worked as Deputy Inspector General of Government. Quotes I want to say that I have a tough skin but at the end of the day, I am human. My life is in danger, rights boss tells Parliament Monitor, 25 February, 2022 You dumped here people who have no credibility. They do nothing except fight their bosses. UHRC Chairperson Wangadya accuses Museveni of turning Rights Commission into ‘dumping ground’ for failed politicians Matooke Republic, (4 July, 2026) "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." Uganda Human Rights Commission Chairperson Wangadya resigns Matooke Republic, (11 July 2026) "When I look at the people he appoints to this Commission, it appears he has turned the Commission into a dumping ground for failed politicians. Politicians who lose elections and run to him for appointments end up being appointed to this Commission." Criticizing presidential appointments to the Uganda Human Rights Commission, Uganda Human Rights Commission Chairperson Wangadya resigns Matooke Republic, (11 July 2026). So the question of reinstating me does not arise. Remarks to Parliament's Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee, Museveni rejected my resignation, UHRC's Wangadya tells MPs, The Observer (11 August 2026) External links Category:Living people Category:Women in Uganda Category:Lawyers from Uganda Category:Human rights activists