Legal Aid Service Provider's Network

WOMEN WITH A MISSION

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UPRF exists to promote gender equality, health, social justice, human rights and integrated development of marginalized Groups.

Its vision is a society where gender equality and human rights especially in health systems prevail.

» Target Beneficiaries

• Most Vulnerable, Most At Risk and the marginalized
• Women, Children, Sex Workers,
• People Who Use or Inject Drugs and LGBTI persons

» Laspnet Membership Cluster

• Gender
• Social 

» Area(s) of Work / Focus

• Gender & Women’s Rights
• Legal Aid to the vulnerable persons
• Counselling to Drug users
• Legal Aid to LGBTI persons

» Summary of Activities

• Gender & Women’s Rights
• Legal Aid to the vulnerable persons
• Counselling to Drug users
• Legal Aid to LGBTI persons
• Capacity building of Paralegal
• Awareness creation on human rights , Sexual reproductive health
• Research and Advocacy for laws and policies that support SHR & gender equality
• Provision of psychosocial support through counselling
• Creation and soliciting knowledge and skills to the marginalized groups
• Fundraise for funds
• To empower youth with the target groups

» Objectives

1. To address comprehensive Sexual Reproductive Health needs and Sexual Gender Based Violence
2. To promote access to justice for Marginalized Groups through provision of legal aid services.
3. To create awareness and increase knowledge on Human Rights, Sexual Reproductive Health and Reproductive Rights and Harm Reduction resulting from drug use.
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 marginalized Groups and key stakeholders to participate effectively in the promotion and respect of their rights.
6. To undertake research and advocate for laws and policies that support Sexual Reproductive Health Rights and gender equality.

Address:

Plot3, Buyobo Close,
Nkokonjeru
P.O.Box 1518, Mbale, Uganda.
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Website: www.womenwithmission.org
Twitter: @WomenWithAMiss1
Face book:Women With A Mission (WWMUganda)

AREA OF OPERATION:
Nationwide

CONTACT PERSON(S)

Ms. Betty Balisamu
Executive Director
Tel: 0702165682 / 0785388128
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Ms. Monica Kurwenza
Programmes Director
Tel: 0782357433
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