EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION – UGANDA
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION – UGANDA
info@eoc.go.ug
Location: Level 1, Kingdom Kampala, Nile Avenue.
Toll free Line: 0800100440
EOC Portal.
Webmail
Copyright 2021 - All Right Reserved
Hon. Safia Nalule Jjuuko, Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission, engages with the Parliamentary Committee on Gender, Labour, and Social Development on matters of equal opportunities in Uganda. She is joined by Dr. Shaft Nasser Mukwaya, Secretary to the Commission (left), and Commissioner James Mugisha (right), during the meeting held at the Commission's headquarters in Kingdom, Kampala.
Three Commission members, led by EOC Vice Chairperson Joel Cox Ojuko (center), shake hands with NGEC Vice Chairperson Thomas Koyier following a benchmarking exercise held in Nairobi, Kenya. The exercise focused on sharing insights on promoting equality and non-discrimination in the health sector.
Hon. Safia Nalule Jjuuko, Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (left), presents the 2025 Annual Audit Report on gender and equity mainstreaming in Uganda’s regional referral hospitals. The report is themed 'Promoting Gender and Equity Planning and Budgeting for Inclusive Health Service Delivery
The Minister for Gender Labour and Social Development, Hon. Betty Amongi, the Deputy Chairperson Equal Opportunities Committee Hon. Acen Dorcus, the Chairperson EOC, Hon. Safia Nalule Juuko, Member Habiibu Sseruwagi, Member Denise Tusiime, honoured guests and technical staff of the Commission launching the 11th Annual Report on the Status of Equal Opportunities in Uganda .
The Chairperson, Hon. Safia Nalule Juuko, Member Habiibu Sseruwagi, and technical staff of the Commission handing over the MDA 2024 MPS Assessment Report to the Minister of Finance .
The Vice Chairperson, Mr. Joel Cox Ojuko, the Secretary to the Commission, Dr. Shaft Nasser Mukwaya, and staff attending a meeting with the media fraternity
EOC Members and staff, led by Chairperson Hon. Safia Nalule and Vice Chairperson Hon. Joel Cox Ojuko, attending a meeting with religious leaders on enhancing equality and inclusion.
Mr. Tom Etii, Director of Partnerships at the Uganda AIDS Commission (left), and Commissioner James Mugisha (right) pictured after a dialogue aimed at strengthening advocacy efforts to integrate HIV/AIDS considerations across all sectors, thereby promoting cohesion, inclusivity, and equal opportunities for all.
The Chairperson of the Commission & the technical staff after a fruitful engagement with the delegation from
Women Human Rights Defenders Network- Uganda
A free Legal Clinic addressing disputes in Butaleja, led by Member Sister Mary and staff of the Commission's legal department
The Commission's Compliance and Enforcement staff in a Post Assessment Dialogue with stakeholders after a Budget Framework Paper assessment
The Vice Chairperson handing over an Assessment Report of Ministerial Policy Statements FY 2024/25 compliance to Gender and Equity Budgeting requirements to Hon. Betty Amongi, Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development and Hon. Asamo Hellen Grace, State Minister for Disability Affairs, watching on is the EOC staff led by Dr. Shaft Mukwaya Nasser, Secretary to the Commission ( Second-Right)
Safia Nalule Juuko - The Chairperson of the Commission (first row, in a pink veil) with some staff of the Commission and representatives of ethnic minorities in Uganda attend a media breakfast meeting at our head offices at Kingdom Kampala
Mrs. Isabirye Petua, Principal Education and Training Officer I, addresses healthcare workers during a capacity-building session in Iganga District, focusing on strengthening gender- and disability-inclusive access to HIV, TB, and malaria services to empower participants in delivering equitable healthcare for all.
Welcome To The EOC Website, How Can We Help You?
I want to lodge a Complaint
Lodge a complaint with us if you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, harassment or vilification under one or more of the anti-discrimination ordinances.
I want to learn about functions and powers of the commission
I want to learn more about EOC activities
E.g. Training, seminars, events and programmes, etc.
I want to find legal assistance
Learn more about EOC's legal assistance and significant court cases
I want to access useful resources
Like research reports, policy frameworks and guidelines, teaching resources, periodicals etc.
Download a Complaint form
What Is EOC?
The Equal Opportunities Commission is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament to effectuate Article 32(3) and Article 32 (4) of the Constitution of Uganda. The Equal Opportunities Commission is mandated to eliminate discrimination and inequalities against any individual or group of persons on the ground of sex, age, race, colour, ethnic origin, tribe, birth, creed or religion, health status, social or economic standing, political opinion or disability, and take affirmative action in favor of groups marginalised on the basis of gender, age, disability or any other reason created by history, tradition or custom for the purpose of redressing imbalances which exist against them, and to provide for other related matters.
On July 6th 2010, the then Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development Hon. Gabriel Opio presented four members for swearing in and they took their oaths before the then Principal Judge His Lordship James Ogoola. The Equal Opportunities Commission was inaugurated on 8th July, 2010
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Members of the Commission
Chairperson
Hon. Safia Nalule Jjuuko
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Vice Chairperson
Joel Cox Ojuko
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Member
Ms. Denise Tusiime
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Member
Mr. Seruwagi Habiibu
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Member
Sister Mary Wasagali
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COMPLAINTS HANDLING
The Complaints Process.
One of the functions of the Equal Opportunities Commission as outlined in S. 23 of the Equal Opportunities Commission Act 2007 is to receive, investigate and, as far as possible, conciliate allegations of discrimination. The Commission therefore has a legal right to investigate a complaint if the subject matter of the complaint falls within the purview of its mandate and the Act.
Starting a Complaint.
The commission will receive the complaint, investigate and spear head the conciliation of the complainant and the defendant.
Click Here
Step 1
Lodge a complaint
If you believe you’ve experienced discrimination or marginalization due to factors such as your gender, ethnic background, health status, religion, and so on, you have a window of six months from the date of the incident to file a complaint. Read more
Read More
Step 2
Receiving the Complain.
The Commission will conduct an inquiry to establish whether the complaint’s subject matter aligns with its jurisdiction and the regulations outlined in the Act.
Read More
Step 3
Examining the nature of a complaint.
The Commission will investigate to determine if there is sufficient evidence to indicate that discrimination or marginalisation has occurred.
Read More
Step 4
Investigation
The investigator reaches out to the complainant for any additional details, and the respondent is presented with a summary of the accusations and offered a chance to provide their response.
Read More
Step 5
Investigation report
On completion of the investigation process, the Commission will prepare a report of its findings.
The Commission shall determine at the conclusion of the investigation whether a breach of the Act has occurred.
Read More
Step 6
Conciliation
Should the Commission identify a breach and believe that the complaint can be resolved through conciliation, it will refer the case for the conciliation process.
Read More
Finish
Conciliation process
Conciliation offers an informal, swift, and cost-effective means of resolving complaints, providing both the complainant and the respondent a platform to discuss the issues and collaboratively seek resolution. Typically conducted through face-to-face meetings, it differs from a court hearing by not serving as a forum for cross-examination or determining legal breaches.
Read More
info@eoc.go.ug
Location: Level 1, Kingdom Kampala, Nile Avenue.
Toll free Line: 0800100440
EOC Portal.
Webmail
Copyright 2021 - All Right Reserved
Hon. Safia Nalule Jjuuko, Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission, engages with the Parliamentary Committee on Gender, Labour, and Social Development on matters of equal opportunities in Uganda. She is joined by Dr. Shaft Nasser Mukwaya, Secretary to the Commission (left), and Commissioner James Mugisha (right), during the meeting held at the Commission's headquarters in Kingdom, Kampala.
Three Commission members, led by EOC Vice Chairperson Joel Cox Ojuko (center), shake hands with NGEC Vice Chairperson Thomas Koyier following a benchmarking exercise held in Nairobi, Kenya. The exercise focused on sharing insights on promoting equality and non-discrimination in the health sector.
Hon. Safia Nalule Jjuuko, Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (left), presents the 2025 Annual Audit Report on gender and equity mainstreaming in Uganda’s regional referral hospitals. The report is themed 'Promoting Gender and Equity Planning and Budgeting for Inclusive Health Service Delivery
The Minister for Gender Labour and Social Development, Hon. Betty Amongi, the Deputy Chairperson Equal Opportunities Committee Hon. Acen Dorcus, the Chairperson EOC, Hon. Safia Nalule Juuko, Member Habiibu Sseruwagi, Member Denise Tusiime, honoured guests and technical staff of the Commission launching the 11th Annual Report on the Status of Equal Opportunities in Uganda .
The Chairperson, Hon. Safia Nalule Juuko, Member Habiibu Sseruwagi, and technical staff of the Commission handing over the MDA 2024 MPS Assessment Report to the Minister of Finance .
The Vice Chairperson, Mr. Joel Cox Ojuko, the Secretary to the Commission, Dr. Shaft Nasser Mukwaya, and staff attending a meeting with the media fraternity
EOC Members and staff, led by Chairperson Hon. Safia Nalule and Vice Chairperson Hon. Joel Cox Ojuko, attending a meeting with religious leaders on enhancing equality and inclusion.
Mr. Tom Etii, Director of Partnerships at the Uganda AIDS Commission (left), and Commissioner James Mugisha (right) pictured after a dialogue aimed at strengthening advocacy efforts to integrate HIV/AIDS considerations across all sectors, thereby promoting cohesion, inclusivity, and equal opportunities for all.
The Chairperson of the Commission & the technical staff after a fruitful engagement with the delegation from
Women Human Rights Defenders Network- Uganda
A free Legal Clinic addressing disputes in Butaleja, led by Member Sister Mary and staff of the Commission's legal department
The Commission's Compliance and Enforcement staff in a Post Assessment Dialogue with stakeholders after a Budget Framework Paper assessment
The Vice Chairperson handing over an Assessment Report of Ministerial Policy Statements FY 2024/25 compliance to Gender and Equity Budgeting requirements to Hon. Betty Amongi, Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development and Hon. Asamo Hellen Grace, State Minister for Disability Affairs, watching on is the EOC staff led by Dr. Shaft Mukwaya Nasser, Secretary to the Commission ( Second-Right)
Safia Nalule Juuko - The Chairperson of the Commission (first row, in a pink veil) with some staff of the Commission and representatives of ethnic minorities in Uganda attend a media breakfast meeting at our head offices at Kingdom Kampala
Mrs. Isabirye Petua, Principal Education and Training Officer I, addresses healthcare workers during a capacity-building session in Iganga District, focusing on strengthening gender- and disability-inclusive access to HIV, TB, and malaria services to empower participants in delivering equitable healthcare for all.
Welcome To The EOC Website, How Can We Help You?
I want to lodge a Complaint
Lodge a complaint with us if you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, harassment or vilification under one or more of the anti-discrimination ordinances.
I want to learn about functions and powers of the commission
I want to learn more about EOC activities
E.g. Training, seminars, events and programmes, etc.
I want to find legal assistance
Learn more about EOC's legal assistance and significant court cases
I want to access useful resources
Like research reports, policy frameworks and guidelines, teaching resources, periodicals etc.
Download a Complaint form
What Is EOC?
The Equal Opportunities Commission is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament to effectuate Article 32(3) and Article 32 (4) of the Constitution of Uganda. The Equal Opportunities Commission is mandated to eliminate discrimination and inequalities against any individual or group of persons on the ground of sex, age, race, colour, ethnic origin, tribe, birth, creed or religion, health status, social or economic standing, political opinion or disability, and take affirmative action in favor of groups marginalised on the basis of gender, age, disability or any other reason created by history, tradition or custom for the purpose of redressing imbalances which exist against them, and to provide for other related matters.
On July 6th 2010, the then Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development Hon. Gabriel Opio presented four members for swearing in and they took their oaths before the then Principal Judge His Lordship James Ogoola. The Equal Opportunities Commission was inaugurated on 8th July, 2010
Latest News
Uncategorized
EOC Presents FY 2026/27 Gender & Equity Compliance Report, Registers Improved Performance Amid Calls for Stronger Inclusion
April 7, 2026
Read more
Legal
EOC Legal Team Ordered to Investigate unfair Treatment of Tenants by Accede Landlords in Kampala.
March 4, 2026
Read more
Social Media
Tweets by EOC_UG
Members of the Commission
Chairperson
Hon. Safia Nalule Jjuuko
Read More
Vice Chairperson
Joel Cox Ojuko
Read More
Member
Ms. Denise Tusiime
Read More
Member
Mr. Seruwagi Habiibu
Read More
Member
Sister Mary Wasagali
Read More
COMPLAINTS HANDLING
The Complaints Process.
One of the functions of the Equal Opportunities Commission as outlined in S. 23 of the Equal Opportunities Commission Act 2007 is to receive, investigate and, as far as possible, conciliate allegations of discrimination. The Commission therefore has a legal right to investigate a complaint if the subject matter of the complaint falls within the purview of its mandate and the Act.
Starting a Complaint.
The commission will receive the complaint, investigate and spear head the conciliation of the complainant and the defendant.
Click Here
Step 1
Lodge a complaint
If you believe you’ve experienced discrimination or marginalization due to factors such as your gender, ethnic background, health status, religion, and so on, you have a window of six months from the date of the incident to file a complaint. Read more
Read More
Step 2
Receiving the Complain.
The Commission will conduct an inquiry to establish whether the complaint’s subject matter aligns with its jurisdiction and the regulations outlined in the Act.
Read More
Step 3
Examining the nature of a complaint.
The Commission will investigate to determine if there is sufficient evidence to indicate that discrimination or marginalisation has occurred.
Read More
Step 4
Investigation
The investigator reaches out to the complainant for any additional details, and the respondent is presented with a summary of the accusations and offered a chance to provide their response.
Read More
Step 5
Investigation report
On completion of the investigation process, the Commission will prepare a report of its findings.
The Commission shall determine at the conclusion of the investigation whether a breach of the Act has occurred.
Read More
Step 6
Conciliation
Should the Commission identify a breach and believe that the complaint can be resolved through conciliation, it will refer the case for the conciliation process.
Read More
Finish
Conciliation process
Conciliation offers an informal, swift, and cost-effective means of resolving complaints, providing both the complainant and the respondent a platform to discuss the issues and collaboratively seek resolution. Typically conducted through face-to-face meetings, it differs from a court hearing by not serving as a forum for cross-examination or determining legal breaches.
Read More