Legal Action for Persons with Disabilities - LAPD
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LAPD envisions A Uganda where Human Rights are actualised for persons with disabilities (PWDs).
The vision of LAPD focuses on being a powerful engine for human rights and legal action in Uganda that will
contribute to a Uganda free of human rights abuse among persons with disabilities.
» Values
• Effective representation of PWDs
• Justice and equality of opportunities
• Integrity and professionalism
• Respect for the rule of law and human rights
• Equity and tranquility
» Objectives
1. To sensitize the general public on the social political and economic concerns affecting lives of PWDs
2. To carry out research to establish gaps in the development and implementation of policies and laws
3. To provide all forms of legal aid to indigent persons with disabilities in Uganda
4. To monitor compliance of various disability related provisios in the constitution, acts of parliament and
other legislations
» Target Beneficiaries
Persons with disabilities
» Laspnet Membership Cluster
Social Justice
» Area(s) of Work / Focus
• Awareness raising
• Lobbying and advocacy
• Capacity building for DPOs and individuals
• Research documentation and dissemination
• Networking
» Summary of Activities
Dispensing legal duties to persons with disabilities through counselling, advice and representation in courts of
judicature.
Contacts
Bukoto, Nsimbiziwomme Zone Off Froebel Stage Opp Froebel Primary School, Plot 2456, Block 216
P.O. Box 14166
Kampala, Uganda | Tel:+256-414-272712
Email:
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Website:http://www.lapduganda.com
CONTACT PERSON(S)
Laura Kanushu
Executive Director
Tel: +256-772-675940
Email:
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Miriam Kiconco
Deputy ED / Programs Officer
