The Department of Philosophy in the School of Liberal and Performing Arts, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, in collaboration with the School of Law, UNESCO, and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, has organized a two-day conference (19th–20th November 2025) to commemorate World Philosophy Day under the theme “30 Years of the 1995 Constitution: Gains, Pitfalls and Prospects.”

The event will be held in a hybrid format (online and physical) at the Makerere University Main Hall, Main Building, and will be presided over by Hon. Norbert Mao, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. Running daily from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, the conference will feature paper presentations, screening of the Constituent Assembly debates, panel discussions with drafters of the 1995 Constitution, philosophers, and legal scholars. Creative performances, pictorial exhibitions highlighting the constitution-making process, and plenary debates will also form part of the programme.

About World Philosophy Day

World Philosophy Day is held annually on the third Thursday of November to promote philosophical reflection worldwide. It provides an opportunity for people to share ideas, explore new perspectives, and inspire public dialogue on societal challenges.

An initiative of UNESCO, World Philosophy Day brings together individuals and institutions across the globe through activities such as philosophical dialogues, debates, lectures, international conferences on philosophy, exhibitions, book fairs, and philosophy cafés.

This is to invite you to be part of this celebration.

Register to attend virtually: https://tinyurl.com/y3xz4fh6