According to the Refugee Act of Uganda, Refugees and Asylum seekers have Rights and Obligations:
What are your Rights as Refugees and Asylum-seekers in Uganda?
- Issued with a refugee Identification Document, and asylum seekers certificate.
- Remain in Uganda and not be returned to your country of origin.
- Treated fairly and without discrimination.
- Move freely in Uganda.
- Access education services.
- Access health services.
- Access employment opportunities.
- Access financial services i.e., the right to open bank accounts and mobile money accounts.
- Issued with a travel documents (CTD) if you are a registered refugee unless there are reasons of national security which would prevent it.
What are your Duties and Obligations as Refugees and Asylum-seekers in Uganda?
- Be registered with OPM and undergo security screening.
- Report changes in family composition i.e. divorce, marriage, new births, deaths, and specific needs.
- ABIDE by all Uganda’s laws, regulations, and measures taken to maintain public order.
- NOT to engage in activities that may endanger state security, harm public interest, or disrupt public order.
- NOT to engage in political activities, whether at local or national level.
- NOT to participate in any political activities within Uganda against any country, including your country of origin.
- PAY taxes following the applicable laws of Uganda if engaged in gainful employment.
Please note that ALL services delivered by UNHCR and partners, including registration, are provided for FREE.
