Foundation for Human Rights Initiative - FHRI
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FHRI exists to enhance Respect and Observance of Human Rights Practices and Civic Values, Promote basic practices
through training, Education, Research, Advocacy, ICTs, and Strategic Partnerships.
Its vision is A Human Rights and Civic Culture as a foundation for peace, stability, Democracy, Social Justice and Sustainable
Development in Uganda.
» Values
• Peace building
• Human rights protection
• Integrity
• Transparency
• Diligence
• Excellence
• Team wor k
• Professionalism
» Objectives
1. To promote citizen awareness of basic human rights and duties guaranteed in the Ugandan Constitution
and lnternational human rights instruments.
2. To undertake research, monitoring and documentation of human rights practices.
3. To promote good governance, respect for the rule of law, democracy and legal protection of human rights.
4. To promote best practices in the administration of justice in Uganda.
5. To enhance the capacity of democratic structures with knowledge on legal Rights, procedures, Remedies
and civic obligations
6. To promote access to Justice through public interest litigation and legal aid services
7. To promote solidarity and partnership building with and among similar institutions, Government,
Communities and individuals on a national, regional and International level.
8. To build a strong and sustainable human rights organization.
» Target Beneficiaries
All citizens in need of protection of human rights
» Laspnet Membership Cluster
Pre-trial justice
» Area(s) of Work / Focus
• Research, Advocacy and LobbyingTreaty Reporting
• Lobbying and Follow up
• Legal Services
• Paralegal Advisory Services
• Legislative Advocacy
• Death Penalty Campaign
Geographical Location / Coverage
Nationwide
» Summary of Activities
• Civic Education
• Public Outreach
• Citizens Coalition for Electoral Democracy in Uganda
• Regional Outreach
• Organizational Development
Contacts
Plot 1853, Lulume Road - Nsambya
P.O. Box 11027, Kampala, Uganda
Tel:+256-414-510263, 510498 | Fax:256 414 510276
Email:
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| Website: www.fhri.or.ug
CONTACT PERSON(S)
Dr. Livingstone Sewanyana
Executive Director
Tel: +256-752-791963
Email:
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George Musisi
Legal Aid Manager
Tel:+256-773-393775/
+256-755-572612
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Victoria Nkwanga
National Coordinator Paralegal Advisory Services (PAS) Tel: +256-772130677
Email:
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