Since 2013, the National Coalition for Human Rights Defenders has played a unique role of coordinating HRDs in Uganda to work collectively in promoting synergy, cooperation and collaboration to effectively advance the protection and safety for HRDs. The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders- Uganda (NCHRD-U) is guided by the General Assembly, the supreme decision making body. This comprises of all the coalition members and individuals. And it seats once a year to reflect on the progress of the coalition.
The General Assembly is constitited of 149 member organisations drawn from across uganda. The Assembly consititutes itself into an Annual General Assembly to recieve the Annual progress report and financial report Annually.
Vision
A society that upholds the rights and freedoms of every human rights defender.
Mission
To protect and promote the work of HRDs in a safe and secure environment through linkages with national, regional, and international like-minded entities.
Core Values
Integrity, Inclusiveness, Confidentiality, Transparency and Responsiveness..
Institutional objectives:
- To create an avenue for collective response to threats against HRDs
- To coordinate other civil society organizations in promoting safety and security of HRDs.
- To improve protection mechanisms, safety, and security of HRDs in Uganda individually and at organizational level.
- To advocate and raise public awareness and profiles of HRDs in the country..
Strategic Pillars
- Protection and emergency response
- Capacity building
- Advocacy and Networking
Become a member!
Be a part of the Human Rights Defenders we are a people, who individually or with others, act to promote or protect human rights in a peaceful manner. HRDs are identified above all by what they do and it is through a description of their actions..