POLICY BRIEF: Dealing with Teenage Pregnancy, Abortion, and Data Quality in Healthcare Facilities in Uganda; Challenges and Opportunities
Teenage pregnancy and unsafe abortion remain significant public health challenges in Uganda, despite existing frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), and SDG 4 (Quality Education) which emphasize the importance of accessible health services...
Press Statement on the Alleged Sexual Abuse of a 14-Year-Old Girl by a Step Father
Uganda continues to wrestle with alarmingly high rates of sexual abuse, particularly against young girls. Recent statistics indicate a sharp rise in reported cases, with countless more going unreported due to fear, stigma, and lack of access to justice. The case of a 14-year-old girl allegedly ab...
POLICY BRIEF: Menstrual Hygiene Management Among Women and Girls in Karamoja and Teso Regions
Over the past two years, with financial support from Welthungerhilfe, the Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD), Straight Talk Foundation (STF) and Kiyita Family Alliance for Development (KIFAD) have been in Karamoja and Teso regions, specifically in the districts of Moroto, Na...
POLICY BRIEF: GENDER BASED VIOLENCE - A Hindrance to the Realization of Rights Among Women and Girls in Karamoja And Teso Regions
Welthungerhilfe is supporting the Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD), Straight Talk Foundation(STF), and Kiyita Family Alliance for Development (KIFAD) under the Grow Together project, to engage in the communities of Karamoja and Teso on gender inequalities including address...
2023 CEHURD Annual Report
Celebrating CEHURD's Achievements in FY2023: Advancing Social Justice and Human Rights in Health
In FY2023, the Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) remained steadfast and bold in its efforts to advance social justice and human rights in health as part of U...
JOB ADVERT; Internal Auditor
Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) is seeking an Internal Auditor.
The Internal Auditor will be responsible for providing independent assurance on the effectiveness of internal control, risk management and governance processes of the organisation.
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National Study on Men, Masculinities and the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Realisation in Uganda
The Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) undertook a national study covering 10 districts of Kampala, Wakiso, Buikwe, Lira, Mbarara, Isingiro, Gulu, Kamuli, Arua, and Mbale on the influence of masculinities on the realization of sexual and reproductive health and rights in Uga...
STATUS REPORT: Documentation of the Uganda Self-Care Implementation; The Journey and Achievements for the Past 3 Years
Uganda being one of the model countries for self-care, has had notable milestones, challenges and lessons that are worth documenting for the other countries to benchmark on for their own institutionalization.
The purpose of this report is to document and highlight the journey ...
COVID -19 AND SEXUAL-GENDER BASED VIOLENCE IN UGANDA: An assessment of cases reported during the pandemic in various districts
One of the major challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic is an increase in sexual and gender-based violence, which widely affects mostly girls and women. Before the pandemic, UN Women reported that 1 in 3 women had experienced physical and sexual violence. This number is expected to be ...
Capacity Building Plan; Sexual And Reproductive Health And Rights Coalition Partners (PISCCA)
The Capacity Building Plan is applicable to Center for Health, Human rights and Development and her partners. It can be reviewed and amended periodically as the need arises, this plan aims to address the different organizational capacity gaps that were identified during OCA and Identify the appro...
ADVOCACY STRATEGY; Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Coalition (PISCCA)
Despite various efforts, there are persistent challenges - unequal access to healthcare, violence against women, lack of protection of the rights of women, discrimination against the girl child, among others. SRHR remains a controversial and contentious topic in Uganda’s social, legal and policy ...
An Overview of Uganda’s Feminist Movement (PISCCA)
This research aims to provide an overview of the evolution of the feminist movement in Uganda. It highlights the
distinguishing characteristics of modern feminist movements in pre-colonial Uganda, colonial Uganda, and postcolonial Uganda.
The purpose of this study is to explore the unique his...
Legal and Policy Mapping for Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence in Uganda
“No one should continue to suffer or live with the belief that reaching out for help may not lead to freedom”
This analysis recognises the role the government has played in developing legal and policy frameworks to address GBV in Uganda. It also highlights the...
Presentation of Key Health Issues Important for NEAPACOH
The 14th session of the Network of African Parliamentary Committees of Health (NEAPACOH) took place in Kampala, Uganda on February 22 – 23, 2023. Following the meeting, various commitments were endorsed by delegates and members of the Parliamentary Committees.
In preparation for the upcoming 1...
Call for Prequalification Applications 2024-2027
CEHURD invites applications from eligible firms for prequalification to provide goods and non-consultancy services. Application letters and requirements should be submitted to support@cehurd.org no later than 15th March 2024.
Technical Policy Brief on Community Health Insurance Scheme
Uganda continues to grapple with high out-of-pocket expenditures and reliance on external financing for health care. In spite of over 20 years of advocacy for national health insurance law, Uganda has not passed a law to regulate public health insurance.
We have developed a technical policy br...
CASE RULING; CEHURD and Nakayima Fatumah V. The Executive Director, Mulago National Referral Hospital and Attorney General Misc Cause No. 327 of 2016.
The Civil Division of the High Court of Uganda delivered a positive ruling in the case of CEHURD and Nakayima Fatumah V. The Executive Director, Mulago National Referral Hospital and Attorney General Miscellaneous Cause No. 327 of 2016.
The background of ...
The Kampala Declaration on Health, Human Rights and Development (UCHD)
The Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD), the Ministry of Health of Uganda, Makerere University School of Public Health, hosted the Inaugural Uganda National Conference on Health, Human Rights and Development (UCHD) at Mestil Hotel, Kampala-Uganda, between 27th to 29th of Sept...
A Walk Through the CEHURD Garden; Situating Ourselves in the SRHR Movement in Uganda
The book "A Walk Through the CEHURD Garden" presents the story of the Centre for Health Rights and Development (CEHURD) through the perspectives of various authors, offering an in-depth analysis of the organization's impact on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and its role as a mai...