Success stories under the JISRA program
JISRA Journal
STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS
MCJL signed an MOU with URSB regarding advocacy for the registration of Muslim marriages.
The partnership is intended at enhancing Access to Justice in Muslim communities
INTERNSHIPS
Students from different universities around the world benefit from working with our team as we improve access to justice to the vulnerable people in our communities.
SPORTS FOR PEACE
Promoting social cohesion through sports for peace to transform harmful convictions, rebuild trust and appropriate inclusive narratives in local communities to transform peace through a religious lens
SCHOOL DEBATE CLUB
Youth in Bukooli College School promote peaceful coexistence between different faiths through debating. Debates encourage learners to develop public speaking skills, become empathetic, inclusive and foster peace making in different perspectives back in their families and communities.
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LCs and Qadhi courts are usually the first courts of contact by the community members and therefore it is important to empower them on how to apply human rights and consider gender aspects when handling cases at their different levels
MCJL engaged Paralegals in a learning and experience sharing meeting.
MCJL distributed assorted stationery to Mosques in Butambala district meant to facilitate Paralegals in their work
Engaging policy makers in advocating for development and overseeing the implementation of laws that protect human rights
Human Rights Research
Studies are developed to help adjudicators in the local council and Qadhi courts apply gender and human rights standards when handling disputes before them.
Human Rights Conference
Conducting conferences with key stake holders in the criminal justice system to address human rights concerns.
HUMAN RIGHTS/LEGAL EDUCATION
Good Governance, Human Rights, Peace and stability in Uganda through the use of the Rule of Law.
GENDER BASED VIOLENCE PREVENTION
Promoting Peaceful and Harmonious Communities by Engaging Law Enforces
SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RIGHTS AND HIV/AIDS
Eliminating of HIV/AIDs infections and reducing unintended pregnancies among girls in school and women of reproductive age.
ACCESS TO JUSTICE
Providing Comprehensive and Quality Legal Aid services that promote access to Justice for the poor and vulnerable in the target communities.
PRISON VISITS
Providing free Legal aid services to prison inmates and sensitizing them on their rights.
GENDER BASED VIOLENCE PREVENTION
Promoting activities that help communities end gender based violence by respecting women and girls.
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