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WHO WE ARE

CEHURD is a non-profit, research and advocacy organization which is pioneering the justiciability of the right to health, founded in 2010.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

Civil claims (including ‘small claims’) must be addressed.

EMPOWERMENT

We empower rights-holders to claim and protect their rights.

HEALTH RIGHTS

We work to advance health rights for vulnerable communities.

LITIGATION

We use strategic litigation to address health system gaps.

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WHAT WE DO

CEHURD focuses its efforts on critical issues of human rights and health systems in East Africa such as sexual and reproductive health rights, trade and health, and medical ethics which affect the vulnerable and less-advantaged populations such as women, children, orphans, sexual minorities, people living with HIV/AIDS, persons with disabilities, internally-displaced persons, refugee populations and victims of violence, torture, disasters and conflict.

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CURRENT PROJECTS

OUR LATEST NEWS

We undertake several projects and activities within our work. Below we share stories and updates from some of our latest activities.

Dec 2, 2022Dec 2, 2022 CEHURD

End Gender Inequalities and End Aids by 2030

We have to agree that the epidemic will not be over until the cycle of new HIV infections is stopped and all people who need it are on lifelong treatment. Treatment alone is unlikely to end AIDS, prevention is also essential. Too many...

Nov 14, 2022Nov 14, 2022 CEHURD

Call for Expression of Interest to Conduct a Midterm Evaluation for the Joint Advocacy for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (JAS) Programme in Uganda

The Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) with nineteen (19) partners are implementing a four-year programme (1st January 2020 – 31st December 2023), titled: The Joint Advocacy for Sexual and Reproductive Health an...

Nov 9, 2022Nov 9, 2022 CEHURD

My Work Summer Experience

The learning was deep and significant. The work was beautiful and challenging. Living was both fun and hard. It was exhausting, amazing, sad, intense, and so very many more adjectives. I am grateful, however, for the complexity. I don�...

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CASES & COMPLAINTS FILED BY CEHURD

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MATERNAL HEALTH COURT CASES

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CASES RULED IN FAVOUR OF CEHURD & OTHERS

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PUBLIC HEALTH COURT CASES

WE PROVIDE LEGAL SUPPORT

CEHURD provides legal support to persons whose rights have been infringed upon in Uganda and conduct strategic litigation to redress systematic problems in Uganda’s health system.

Public Health Laws
Strategic Litigation
Health Rights

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