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JCU staff are participating in gender training, led by the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR). The training aims at strengthening gender-responsive service delivery by equipping staff with a deeper understanding of gender and intersectionality. Supported by 🇩🇰🇳🇱🇸🇪🇮🇪

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JCU Yumbe Centre conducted a community outreach in Arua City to raise awareness about land rights, aiming to prevent land disputes and promote justice ⚖️ Supported by 🇩🇰🇳🇱🇸🇪🇮🇪 #AccessToJustice #LandRights

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A criminal session has commenced at Mubende High Court, with a strong focus on reducing case backlog and expediting justice for long-standing criminal matters within the Circuit. The session, which opened yesterday is being presided over by Justice Isaac Bonny Teko and will handle a total of 60 cases as per the cause list. According to the cause list, Aggravated Defilement and Murder constitute the majority of cases set for hearing. This is followed by Aggravated Robbery, Robbery, Trafficking in Persons, and Rape, among others. Proceedings began with a pre-session meeting chaired by Justice Teko, bringing together key stakeholders in the justice system to align on strategy and coordination for the session. Justice Teko appreciated the Judiciary for facilitating the session through the allocation of funds, noting that Mubende High Court Circuit is currently grappling with a heavy caseload of over 1,000 criminal cases. He observed that many inmates, both committed and uncommitted, have spent long periods on remand, underscoring the urgency of the session. He also commended the Resident Judge, Justice Tadeo Asiimwe, and the Deputy Registrar, HW Kinobe Binega Rogers, for ensuring conducive conditions for the smooth execution of the session. Justice Teko emphasized the importance of the pre-session meeting in streamlining operations, noting that it provides a platform to establish a clear modus operandi, maximize the use of allocated time and resources, and enhance coordination among stakeholders. He urged all actors in the justice chain to observe time, maintain professionalism, and adopt an open-door approach to foster flexibility and fairness in the administration of justice. Following the meeting, the Session commenced with plea taking. The matters were subsequently adjourned to April 13, 2026, to allow the prosecution adequate time to prepare for substantive hearings. While the session is scheduled to handle 60 cases, Justice Teko called upon the Uganda Prisons Service to intensify sensitization on plea bargaining among inmates who may not have been captured on the cause list. This, he noted, would enable the court to adjust its schedule and potentially take on additional cases, including those involving juveniles. The pre-session meeting, moderated by the Deputy Registrar, brought together State Attorneys from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) Mubende Region, representatives from the Uganda Prisons Service and Uganda Police Force, as well as advocates on both private and state briefs. The session is expected to run from April 13 to May 15, 2026, and is part of the Judiciary’s broader efforts to enhance access to justice, reduce case backlog, and ensure timely disposal of criminal cases

JCU Yumbe reached 50 men in Luzira Village, Romogi Sub-County, to empower them with knowledge on legal services and the importance of creating valid wills to protect their families and property. #LegalAwareness #CommunityOutreach #LegalAid

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Attorney General, Hon. @KiryowaKk has called for the withdrawal of the National Legal Aid Bill, 2022, before it lapses with the 11th Parliament. Kiryowa assured the House that government is taking full responsibility of the bill and will harmonise with the Ministry of Finance and the mover to have it reintroduced in the 12th Parliament. The mover of the bill, Hon. Silas Aogon tasked government to ensure that the bill is reinstated within the first session of the 12th Parliament. House, however, stood over the motion for withdrawal. #PlenaryUg

Happening now 📍 Kerabu Cell, Kenya Ward – Central Division, Arua City: The DIHR Community Baraza! Special appreciation to the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) for supporting this meaningful community dialogue.

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Applications should be addressed to the National Coordinator, Justice Centres Uganda. Candidates with the necessary qualifications must submit an application letter, a current CV, and copies of their academic documents.

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JCU Yumbe held a District Chain-Linked Committee meeting at Arua Chief Magistrate's Court, where stakeholders were introduced to the DIHR project. Key human rights concerns were discussed, with the Chief Magistrate urging continued collaboration to achieve the project’s goals.

Justice Centres Uganda is currently conducting a community baraza in Lori Sub-County, Zone 2 of the Bidibidi Refugee Settlement.

This is a school outreach at Yoyo SSS in Zone 3, Village 5, Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, where the JCU team discussed sexual offences such as defilement, rape, and child-to-child sex. The sensitisation was highly effective, with students actively engaging and asking questions.

JCU Kasese team, along with Grade I Magistrates from Kasese and Bwera Courts, broadcast a segment on @1005kgr Kasese Guide Radio to raise awareness ahead of the Mediation Fortnight for the Kasese High Court Circuit. This event is set to take place from 10th to 21st November.

This is a women's outreach at Kyegegwa Regional Referral Hospital. Our team took proactive steps to educate the women about Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and land rights. The women were thankful to JCU for creating a valuable opportunity for learning & empowerment.

JCU Mbale, in partnership with @mifumiproject, conducted an outreach program for women in Sapiri village to raise awareness about Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), given the high incidence of such cases in the area.