Moot Problem and Instructions for the 11th National Inter-University Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition

The Center for Health, Human Rights, and Development (CEHURD) extends its gratitude to the universities that have registered for the 11th National Inter-University Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition.

This year’s competition addresses the critical theme of “Balancing Competing Priorities in Championing Reproductive and Gender Equity in Uganda,” reflecting the ongoing national discourse on these essential issues.

We are pleased to announce that the Moot problem and instructions for this year’s competition are now available for download. Good luck to all participants as you engage in this important legal and human rights challenge.

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Call for Applications for a Youth Researcher to Conduct an End Term Evaluation for the Generation Gender Programme in Uganda

The Generation Gender programme encourages decision-makers to increasingly adopt and be accountable for gender-transformative and youth-inclusive policies and laws through coalition building and capacity strengthening in monitoring, reporting and advocacy.

As the programme approaches its conclusion, partner organisations are eager to assess the outcomes of their efforts and document lessons learned from both successes and challenges. This evaluation will help enhance future programming and inform advocacy strategies.

Applications are open until September 20, 2024. Please send your application to info@cehurd.org.

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Call for Applications: National Consultant for End-Term Evaluation of Generation Gender Programme in Uganda

Center for Health Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) is looking for a National consultant (Individual) to conduct an end-term evaluation of the Generation Gender programme in Uganda according to the terms of reference set out herein.

As the programme nears its conclusion, organisations and institutions involved in the programme are keen to assess the results of their work, and document lessons learned from the successes and challenges of the programme so as to improve future programming and inform the lobby and advocacy field as a whole.

Applications for this role are open until 13th September 2024. Please send your application through info@cehurd.org.

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CEHURD Media Fellows Shine at the 2024 Uganda National Journalism Awards

Congratulations to the CEHURD media fellows who excelled at the 2024 Uganda National Journalism Awards, presented by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME). The awards recognized outstanding journalistic contributions within the Ugandan media landscape, with CEHURD fellows taking home several prestigious accolades.

Sam Ssebuliba, a CEHURD fellow, won the award for Best Health Reporting. Daniel Lutaaya was recognized in the Public Accountability category, while Rhonet Atwiine placed second in Health Reporting. Julius Odeke, a runner-up for Traditional and Cultural Reporting from the New Vision, and Hafiz Bakhit from Arua One FM, a runner-up for Community Reporting, also demonstrated their excellence.

In an interview, Daniel Lutaaya, CEO of News 247 Uganda, attributed his success to the trainings provided by CEHURD on reporting about injustices in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). He stated,

❝Trainings by CEHURD on reporting about injustices in SRHR have spurred my interest in documenting poor public healthcare services, especially in rural communities. One of the winning stories was about a health centre in Terego, West Nile, where midwives were using phone lights and torches to deliver babies at night because the region isn’t connected to electricity. CEHURD has trained me on how best to seek out and tell the health angle of stories. This has become a vital skill for me in my reporting, and I believe it played a great part in winning this award.❞

Samuel Ssebuliba, a Spark TV journalist, expressed his gratitude to CEHURD for supporting him in producing a story that won him an award. He said,

❝The story that CEHURD supported me to do has won me an award. You have really impacted my journalism career. Through CEHURD’s media fellowship, I became aware of numerous under reported SRHR issues that silently impact people, particularly women in remote areas. For instance, in Bagwe Island on Lake Wamala in Kassanda district, where I conducted my story, mothers are dying during childbirth due to lack of access to hospitals.❞

Hafiz Bakhit, another CEHURD fellow, attributed his success to the support received from the organization. He stated,

❝The CEHURD-supported story titled ‘We got pregnant in search for food’ is among the four stories in the body of my submission that earned me this place. The other is also a health piece titled ‘tobacco companies reap trillions as unsuspecting consumers dig own graves,’ which was also inspired by CEHURD after the fellowship. Thank you so much CEHURD for the wake-up call, inspiration, and support.❞

These achievements showcase the positive impact of CEHURD’s efforts in empowering media practitioners and promoting impactful journalism in Uganda. Through the annual media fellowship program, CEHURD has played a crucial role in enhancing journalists’ understanding of reporting on health and human rights issues nationwide.

❝CEHURD’s media fellowship gave me a direction on story angles and pitching impactful stories that change behavioral patterns. The experiences during and after the training put me on a journey to enroll for a human rights course.❞ ~Esther Bridget Nakalya from the Daily Monitor.

The fellowship covers topics such as the Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR) of young people, mental health, Values Clarification & Attitude Transformation, human rights-based approach to SRHR, strategic communication, story pitching, and effective advocacy techniques.

Journalism is a powerful tool for creating change through raising awareness, sparking conversation, and inspiring action, ultimately contributing to a more informed and empathetic society. CEHURD’s media fellowship program continues to equip journalists with the necessary skills and knowledge to produce impactful stories that make a difference in the lives of Ugandans.

Compiled by CEHURD’s Communications Department.