Adolescents have the highest rate of unintended pregnancies and their unmet need for contraception is much higher. In developing countries, roughly half of the pregnancies among adolescents aged 15-19 are unintended, and half of these...
Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) invites different universities with schools/faculties of law in Uganda to participate in the 9th Annual National Inter-University Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition. The m...
I have personally breastfed my first child up to 1 year and 6 months. My current baby is 1 year and 3 months old, he is still breastfeeding and I intend to breastfeed him for up to 2 years. I am enjoying the benefits of this as th...
Representing a Doctor caught up in the Justice System for Provision of Post-Abortion CareKATIA ALUPO OLAROProgramme Associate, Strategic Litigation In April 2020, the accused was arrested for allegedly committing the offence of Supp...
By Peter Eceru - Programme Coordinator, Advocacy - CEHURD Currently, the East African Legislative Assembly is undertaking regional consultations on the Sexual and Reproductive Health Bill, 2021 in the all-members states. The Bill is...
The Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) has been implementing its five-year strategic plan (2020 – 2024) since January 2020. Strategic plan implementation is now 2.5 years and due for a mid-term review to assess...
Sickle cell disease is incurable. However, if detected early, the symptoms can be minimised. The greatest burden of sickle cell disease is in Sub-Saharan Africa, in Uganda, estimates suggest that 15,000 babies are born each year with s...
The Center for Health, Human Rights, and Development (CEHURD) with support from Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) wishes to develop a community advocacy dashboard to allow grassroots community structures and p...