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.

COURTESY VISIT BY H.E FREDERIEKE QUISPEL

The Ambassador of the Netherlands Embassy paid a courtesy visit to discuss the collaboration between the Netherlands and MCJL.

Terrorism has no place in Islam

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

Engaging policy makers in advocating for development and overseeing the implementation of laws that protect human rights

Peace Building and Human Rights Research

The Community Own Resource Persons (CORPs) Model, developed in Yumbe District, Uganda, addresses escalating tensions between predominantly Muslim and Christian populations by enhancing interfaith tolerance and social cohesion. This case study reveals how community-selected individuals, integrated into local faith structures, facilitates conflict resolution,advocacy, and education through a participatory learning approach. The model emphasizes inclusivity by ensuring representation of women and youth, fostering a collective resilience against harmful traditional practices and facilitating awareness of Freedom of Religion and Belief (FoRB).

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

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.