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REPORT Full Version 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Full Version www.hrapf.org 2017 ANNUAL REPORT | HRAPF 3 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Full Version A publication of Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) Plot 390, Professor Apolo Nsibambi Road, 20 meters off Balintuma Road, Namirembe, Kampala E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.hrapf.com Tel: +256-414-530683 Toll Free: 0800 130 683 © Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum 2018 4 2017 ANNUAL REPORT | HRAPF ABOUT HRAPF Background Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum is a voluntary, not for profit, and non-partisan, non-governmental organisation. HRAPF works for the promotion, realisation, protection and enforcement of human rights through human rights awareness, research, advocacy and legal aid service provision, with a particular focus on minorities and disadvantaged groups. It was established in 2008 with a vision of improving the observance of human rights of marginalised persons in Uganda. Legal Status HRAPF is incorporated under the laws of Uganda as a company limited by guarantee, and registered as a Non Governmental Organisation. Vision A society where the human rights of all persons including marginalised persons and Most at Risk Populations are valued, respected and protected. Mission To promote respect and protection of human rights of marginalised persons and Most at Risk Populations through enhanced access to justice, research and advocacy, legal and human rights awareness, capacity enhancement and strategic partnerships. 2017 ANNUAL REPORT | HRAPF 5 HRAPF’s Objectives 1. To create awareness on the national, regional and international human rights regime. 2. To promote access to justice for marginalised persons and Most at Risk Populations groups 3. To undertake research and legal advocacy for the rights of marginalised persons and Most at Risk Populations groups. 4. To network and collaborate with key strategic partners, government, communities and individuals at national, regional and international level. 5. To enhance the capacity of marginalised groups, Most at Risk Populations and key stakeholders to participate effectively in the promotion and respect of the rights of marginalised persons. 6. To maintain a strong and vibrant human rights organisation. Our target constituencies 1. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) persons 2. Intersex Persons 3. Sex Workers 4. Women, girls and service providers in conflict with abortion laws 5. People who use drugs 6. People Living with HIV and TB (PLHIV/TB) 7. Poor women, children and the elderly with land justice issues HRAPF Values • Equality, Justice and Non-Discrimination • Transparency, Integrity and Accountability • Learning and Reflection • Quality and Excellence • Teamwork and Oneness • Passion and Drive • Networking and Collaboration Slogan Taking Human Rights to all 6 2017 ANNUAL REPORT | HRAPF TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT HRAPF 4 ACRONYMS 7 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 9 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON, 10 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 12 OVERVIEW OF MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS WITH AN IMPACT ON HRAPF’S WORK IN 15 2017 KEY PROGRAMME ACTIONS IN 2017 17 THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE PROGRAMME 18 LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND 37 NETWORKING PROGRAMME ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND 44 CAPACITY BUILDING FINANCIAL POSITION OF HRAPF IN 2017 55 2017 ANNUAL REPORT | HRAPF 7 ACRONYMS ACHPR African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights AGM Annual General Meeting AJWS American Jewish World Service ATRI Action for Transgender Rights Initiative AWAC Alliance of Women to Advocate for Change CCEDU Citizens Coalition on Electoral Democracy Uganda CEHURD Centre for Health, Human Rights and Development CHAU Community Health Alliance Uganda COPTEC Come Out Post Test Club CSMMUA Coalition to Stop Maternal Mortality due to Unsafe Abortions CSO Civil Society Organisation EOC Equal Opportunities Commission EAHRN Eastern Africa Harm Reduction Network FARUG Freedom and Roam Uganda FGHR Fund for Global Human Rights FHRI Foundation for Human Rights Initiative GIZ The German Federal Enterprise for International Cooperation GLISS Great Lakes Institute for Strategic Studies HURINET Human Rights Network Uganda ICNL International Centre for Not-for-profit Law IDAHOBIT International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia ISER Initiative for Socio-Economic Rights KANCO Kenya AIDS NGO Consortium LASPNET Legal Aid Service Providers Network LSN Legal Support Network P.T.O. 8 2017 ANNUAL REPORT | HRAPF ACRONYMS Continued NED National Endowment for Democracy NGO Non-Governmental Organisation PILAC Public Interest Law Clinic RLP Refugee Law Project SIPD Support Initiative for People with Atypical Sex Development SMUG Sexual Minorities Uganda SOGIE Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity/Expression THETA Traditional Healers and Modern Practitioners Together Against AIDS UCAA-UG United Coalition of Affirming Africans – Uganda UGANET Uganda Network on Law Ethics and HIV/AIDS UHRC Uganda Human Rights Commission UHRN Uganda Harm Reduction Network UHSPA Uganda Health and Science Press Association ULA Uganda Land Alliance UN United Nations UNFPA United Nations Population Fund UNNGOF Uganda National NGO Forum UPR Universal Periodic Review UWOPA Uganda Women Parliamentarian’s Association WONETHA Women’s Organisation Network for Human Rights Advocacy 2017 ANNUAL REPORT | HRAPF 9 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS HRAPF would not have been able to celebrate nine years of existence and the achievements of 2017, had it not been for the unwavering support of various organisations, communities and individuals. We are grateful to be rooted and supported within various networks and for the collaborative efforts of a number of government agencies. HRAPF as an organisation is powerless to effect change if it is not part of a greater network and movement of service provision, governance and activism within Uganda. Our partner organisations who engage in work that is similar to ours are a source of great strength and support. We appreciate the camaraderie and the generous exchange of knowledge and experience. We are grateful to our donors for making our work possible through their financial support. In particular we wish to thank the following agencies and funds: American Jewish World Service (AJWS); Deutsche Gesellschaftfür Internationale Zusammenarbeit - The German Federal Enterprise for International Cooperation (GIZ); Freedom House; Ipas; National Endowment for Democracy (NED); Open Society Initiative for East Africa (OSIEA); The East African Sexual Health and Rights Initiative (UHAI-EASHRI); the Fund for Global Human Rights (FGHR);ViiV Healthcare; The International HIV/AIDS Alliance (IHAA); Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU);and Women’s Network for Human Rights Advocacy (WONETHA). Finally, we are most grateful to the individuals and organisations who sought our services and trusted us to handle their cases over the course of the year. Thank you for working with us in working for justice and equality for all. 10 2017 ANNUAL REPORT | HRAPF MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON, BOARD OF DIRECTORS am glad to present to you HRAPF’s Annual Report 2017. This is the ninth I report of the organisation and it marks the end of the implementation of HRAPF’s 2013- 2017 Strategic Plan. An external evaluation was done at the end of the year, and it found that HRAPF had largely achieved, and in many instances overshot its targets in the last five years and in the process created significant impact for its beneficiaries. We are grateful to our staff, Board of Directors, members and partners for the support that enabled us to get to this stage. The new Strategic Plan 2018-2022 is already finalised to guide HRAPF’s interventions and approach in the next year and the four years following. It focuses on deepening our impact, and it is sure to mark the start of a new era in the life and work of HRAPF. 2017 was a transitional year for the Board of Directors. Six of the seven Board members who have served us for the past eight years retired in line with the provisions of the Memorandum and Articles of Association. We are so grateful for this team which guided the organisation through its initial and formative years. The team was headed by Ms. Sheila Muwanga, as Chairperson; with Mr. Biryomumaisho B. Kafuruka as Vice Chairperson; Mr. Stuart Kamya as General Secretary; Mr. Walter Richard Aliker as Treasurer; and Ms. Patricia Atim and Ms. Nuruh Nakiwala as members. This team, I later joined replacing Mr. Biryomumaisho B. Kafuruka who had retired. We thank them for the dedication, commitment and support to HRAPF’s vision and mission. Ms. Sheila Muwanga was unanimously elected as Trustee of HRAPF at the organisation’s last Annual General Meeting. In August, HRAPF got a new Board of Directors, with myself as Chairperson; Ms. Tabitha Netuwa as Vice Chairperson; Mr. Alex Ssekatawa as General Secretary; Ms. Rose Kamuli as Treasurer; and Ms. Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera; Mr. Daniel Mugoya and Ms. Christine Nakamatte as members. The new team is vibrant and ready to serve HRAPF, and to continue the tradition of excellence that exists at this organisation. 2017 ANNUAL REPORT | HRAPF 11 A major achievement for the year 2017 was the purchase of land in a prime area in Kkomamboga. This purchase is an innovative step toward self-sustenance. We intend to use this land to generate income locally to fund some of our work. Another major achievement for the year is that of the Executive Director, Adrian Jjuuko, being one of the five finalists for the EU Human Rights Defenders’ Award 2017. I am grateful that the tireless
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