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This publication highlights how children’s quality start in life can be achieved when parents prevent neglect and abuse by creating a safe environment both at home and in their communities for their children.
Those infected with HIV/AIDS often endure domestic violence, limited health care services and are denied education. This case study examines Plan Uganda’s programme experiences in protecting the legal rights of these marginalized people in Kawempe and Kamuli through the promotion of court self-representation.
The cost for financial institutions to provide financial services to poor urban and rural areas is high. This publication reveals the need to support initiatives like Village Savings & Loan Associations (VSLAs) that enhance saving, economic security, business and financial management in order to improve household income.
Over 9 million children under the age of 5 die annually largely due to preventable water, sanitation and hygiene-related diseases. This publication highlights how children’s quality start in life can be achieved when their parents prevent neglect and abuse by creating a safe environment both at home and in their communities.
Orphans and vulnerable children suffer from the double burden of poverty and HIV and AIDS, placing them among the most conspicuous and high risk groups in Uganda. The report shares promising practices, models, and approaches for future programmes that address the needs of vulnerable children in Uganda and in other countries facing similar challenges.
Most women are deprived of their right to make decision regarding their economic, social, cultural, legal, and reproductive well-being. This was a key rationale for this intervention. Plan and FIDA established a cadre of community volunteers to provide information and legal services to local residents and thus increase their access to justice.
In most Ugandan communities, elders and clan leaders handle and resolve disputes. However, in Kamuli and Kampala districts, it was apparent they did not fully understand that legal systems and cultural practices are often gender-biased. Plan and FIDA brought them on board to build their capacity in comprehending laws and human rights, for the benefits of the orphans and widows affected by HIV and AIDS.
Those infected with HIV/AIDS experience innumerable social, economic, and legal injustices. This case study examines Plan Uganda’s programme experiences in protecting the rights of these marginalized people in Kawempe and Kamuli districts.
Many people infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS do not have access quality treatment services. The PMTCT-Plus project aimed to better the lives of children and families affected by the disease in Tororo District by increasing access to, quality of, and awareness about PMTCT services.
People who are directly or indirectly affected by HIV are vulnerable to having their rights abused. They are unaware of these rights and unable to seek redress. Alternative dispute resolution methodology involves resolving disputes without going to the courts of law to promote observance of rights and foster reconciliation.
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