Non-State Legal Aid Service Providers in Uganda
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Third Edition Non-state Legal Aid Service Providers In Uganda LASPLEGAL AID SERVICE PROVIDERS’NET NETWORK Y TOR REC I 2020 D A CENTRE OF LEGAL AID EXCELLENCE 2020 DIRECTORY OF LASPs Legal Aid Service Providers Network Second Edition FOREWORD Non-stateIts with great pleasure Legal that I present Aid to you the 3rd Edition of the Directory for Non-state Legal Aid Service Providers (LASPs) and ServiceOrganizations Pr compiledoviders and published by the Legal Aid Service Providers Network (LASPNET) with funding from the Democratic In UgandaGovernance Facility. The Network’s membership has sporadically grown overtime and our geographical presence is now in 80 districts as you will observe in this publication. Needless to mention, the publication lists all known LASPs in Uganda that offer legal advice or representation by Lawyers; Paralegals and Community Volunteers as the case may be to the indigent and vulnerable person at no cost. This edition features organizations in Uganda that provide legal advice and assistance in all branches of law. We hope that this document bridges the information gap about LASPs providing the necessary details to support referrals and networks under Legal Aid. LASPNET is focused on strengthening and sustaining collaborations among the LASPs to ensure quality services that meet the essential regulatory requirements for accreditation by the Uganda Law Council. Although not all the organizations listed in the Directory are accredited by Law Council, they are registered in Uganda as Non-Government Organizations providing at least one of the following services to the indigent persons that is legal advice; representation in court; mediation; negotiation and legal awareness. It is natural for organizations to undergo change as their mandate evolves or they restructure. This is why we update the publication every few years to reflect the changes and developments that have taken place. LASPLEGAL AID SERVICE PROVIDERS’NET NETWORK We hope that you find the document explanatory and useful in your daily work. Y 6 TOR Dr. Sylvia Namubiru Mukasa CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REC I 201 D [email protected] i Legal Aid Service Providers Network 2020 DIRECTORY OF LASPs LASPLEGAL AID SERVICE PROVIDERS’NE NETWORKT OUR IDEOLOGY OUR VISION A Centre of A Free and Legal Aid Just Society Excellence ii www.laspnet.org 2020 DIRECTORY OF LASPs Legal Aid Service Providers Network THE SECRETARIAT LEGAL AID SERVICE PROVIDERS’ NETWORK (LASPNET) LASPLEGAL AID SERVICE PROVIDERS’NE NETWORKT What ’s LASPNET? The Legal Aid Service Providers Network (LASPNET) is a national member-based non-governmental organization established in 2004 to provide strategic linkages AREA OF OPERATION and a collaborative platform for legal aid service providers (LASPs) and currently has Nationwide a membership of 55 organizations spread in 80 Districts in Uganda. The network maintains a common front to interface with the Justice Law and Order Sector on LOCATION issues of access to justice and the rule of law. It targets four critical aspects of Plot 10, Block 75 Balintuma Lobby and Advocacy, Research and Knowledge Management; Networking and Road, Mengo Coordination of LASPs and Institutional Development through effective and efficient functional organizational systems that provide sustainability of the Network. P.O Box 8488, Kampala,Uganda Tel: +256(0)393513733 Vision Email:secretariat@laspnet. A Free and Just Society. org Website: www.laspnetorg Mission Twitter: @LaspnetUganda To provide a platform for effective networking and collaboration to enhance legal Facebook: Legal Aid Service aid service delivery and access to justice for the most vulnerable and marginalized Providers Network people. Goal To improve networking, collaboration and coordination among legal aid service providers in Uganda. CONTACT PERSON(S) Mandate Dr. Sylvia Namubiru Mukasa To strengthen coordination and networking of LASPs, harmonization and Chief Executive Officer standardization of legal aid service provision by the different service providers, Tel:+256772465658 lobbying and advocacy to facilitate a favorable legal and policy environment. Email: [email protected] Strategic Objectives [email protected] 1 To strengthen advocacy for supportive enacting and implementation of legal aid harmonized legal and policy framework. To promote research and knowledge management to support evidence- Ms. Jackie Osuna 2 based programming and advocacy for legal aid and access to justice. Networking Coordination & Partnership Officer To enhance networking and coordination of LASPs through promoting Tel: 0779667998 3 professional standards, collective voice and advancing the legal aid and Email: [email protected] access to justice agendas. To strengthen institutional development of LASPNET through effective and 4 efficient, functional organizational systems that provide sustainability. Our Values • Justice • Team work • Commitment • Collaboration • Non-discrimination • Human Rights Programs and Interventions • Lobbying and Advocacy • Networking and Coordination • Research and Knowledge Management • Strengthening institutional capacity of LASPNET and LASPs Membership LASPNET has a membership of 55 Legal Aid Service Providers (LASPs), operating in over 80 districts of Uganda. Membership is granted after meeting the eligibility criteria and approval by the board. See www.laspnet.org for the membership directory and details on the application procedure. [email protected] iii 2020 DIRECTORY OF LASPs Legal Aid Service Providers Network ABANTU FOR DEVELOPMENT (AFOD) Vision ABANTU has a vision of a world in which empowered women and men work together to address gender inequalities and promote transformational leadership and development for a just society. Mission ABANTU exists to build the capacity of women to participate in decision- making at all levels, to influence policies from a gender perspective and to address inequalities and injustices in social relations. AREA OF OPERATION Values Kanungu, Kabale, Wakiso,Kisoro, It is a network of people who believe that gender disparity is an injustice, Rubanda, Rukiga, Rukungiri, contributes to poverty and is a major hindrance to development. Although Ntugamo ABANTU is an independent network, it forges strategic alliances with others in order to advance its cause. LOCATION: Objectives Camera House Mutabuka Road Governments adopt policies and legislation that address gender inequalities opposite Christ the King Church - 1 and enhance the position of women in society. Kabale Stadium Gender equity policies are institutionalized and operationalized within state P.O. Box 193, Kabale Uganda 2 Kasya Building, Kanungu Town structures and administrative systems. P.O. Box 6714 Kampala, Uganda Public sector institutions deliver gender responsive services and programmes Email: [email protected] 3 that address women’s needs. Civic organizations have the capacity to engage with government and 4 advocate for gendered governance and development. CONTACT PERSON(S) Target Beneficiaries Mr. Aggrey Mugisha Rushere Women and Vulnerable communities in Distance. Executive Director Tel:+256-772-517706 Email: [email protected] Membership Cluster Gender Justice Mr. Leonard Ampeirwe Focus Area (s) Director Programmes Governance, Climate Change, Peace Building, Probono legal services support Tel:+256-778-150654 Email:[email protected] Summary of Activities Awareness raising and human rights sensitization, Public policy and legislative advocacy, Alternative dispute resolution. [email protected] 1 Legal Aid Service Providers Network 2020 DIRECTORY OF LASPs ACTION FOR POVERTY REDUCTION AND LIVESTOCK MODERNIZATION IN KARAMOJA (ARELIMOK) Vision Reduction of Poverty. Mission Working for the Socio-economic improvement of livelihoods among the local agro- pastoral communities. Values • Transparency AREA OF OPERATION • Right to justice Northern Uganda with presence • Objectivity in Karamoja region • Improvement of livelihoods • Integrity LOCATION: • Peace resolution Moroto District Independent avenue, Off Moroto Municipal Objectives Access Road P.O Box 75, Moroto 1 To encourage close collaboration among ethnic groups Email:arelimokmoroto@gmail. com 2 To adopt strategies for effective conflict resolution among rival ethnic groups 3 To improve socio-economic conditions in Karamoja CONTACT PERSON(S) Target Beneficiaries Mr. Paul Ngole • Elders, youth, women and former combatants, pastoralists Executive Director • Membership Cluster Tel: +256-772-351681 • Traditional Justice Email:ngoleaboipaul@yahoo. com Membership Cluster Mr. John Bosco Alingo Traditional Justice Coordinator: Tel: 0781047556 Focus Area (s) Email: alingojohnbosco84@ • Solving conflicts among rival ethnic groups. gmail.com • Poverty alleviation • Improvement of the socio-economic conditions in Karamoja Summary of Activities • Land and inheritance disputes, rape, and torture – often connected to the disarmament Programme • Human rights and peace building • Access to justice • Food and income security • HIV/AIDS Programmes 2 www.laspnet.org 2020 DIRECTORY OF LASPs Legal Aid Service Providers Network ACTION AGAINST VIOLENCE (AAV) Vision To create a violence free environment in Uganda. Mission To empower individuals & communities to respond to domestic violence and HIV/ AIDS through Advocacy, capacity building & awareness campaigns. Values • Diligence • Transparency AREA OF OPERATION • Integrity Kampala • Professionalism • Respect for All LOCATION: Plot 325 Kiwatule - Najjera Road Objectives P.O.Box 20132 Nakawa,