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As Uganda advances towards inclusive governance, the Justice, Law and Order Sub-programme (JLOS) remains one of the most prominent examples of collaboration, reform, and public service in action. This publication — “Justice in Action: Stories of Transformation and Hope” — both reflects and celebrates that journey. In these pages, we share compelling stories of change […]

It is my great pleasure to introduce this publication, which documents the remarkable journey and achievements of the Justice, Law and Order Sector (JLOS) in promoting justice, human rights, and good governance in Uganda. Over the years, JLOS has become a model of inter-agency collaboration, uniting key institutions across the justice, law, and order sector

The Austria Development Cooperation (ADC) is honoured to partner with the Government of Uganda through the Justice, Law, and Order Sub-programme (JLOS) in promoting justice, human rights, and inclusive governance for all Ugandans. Over the past years, our partnership has been guided by a shared belief — that justice and development are inseparable. A fair

“Justice is not an abstract concept — it is a lived experience for every Ugandan.” The Justice, Law, and Order Sub-programme (JLOS) remains central to Uganda’s transformation — ensuring that justice, human rights, and the rule of law are not merely principles in policy but are experienced in the everyday lives of our people. Over

Uganda’s business environment is quietly evolving through enhanced efficiency, transparency, and technology. In recent years, reforms led by key Justice, Law and Order Sub-programme (JLOS) agencies – notably the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), and the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC)—have reshaped how citizens and investors

When Apio, a survivor of gender-based violence from Lira, entered an SGBV one-stop centre, she was met with compassion rather than judgment. Within a day, she received medical treatment, counselling, and legal assistance. Weeks later, her attacker was prosecuted in a gender-sensitive court, and today, Apio is rebuilding her life. Her story is among thousands

Uganda’s justice system is undergoing a quiet revolution—one that shifts from confrontation to conversation. Through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), particularly mediation, the Judiciary and partner agencies within the Justice, Law, and Order Sub-programme (JLOS) are ensuring that justice is not only done but also done swiftly, fairly, and peacefully. Once hindered by backlogs and procedural

In every Ugandan village, town, and trading centre today, a quiet yet powerful transformation is underway. Ordinary citizens are working together with police officers to ensure their communities’ safety. What began over thirty years ago as a small neighbourhood watch experiment has expanded into one of Africa’s most successful community-based policing systems, earning Uganda recognition

For many years, children who came into conflict with the law in Uganda faced a grim future, being held in overcrowded remand homes, with limited access to education, and suffering stigma from their communities. But now, that story is changing. Through the Justice for Children (J4C) Programme, coordinated by the Justice, Law and Order Sub-programme

Uganda’s prisons are no longer the bleak, punitive institutions they once were. Today, they serve as beacons of transformation, places where offenders rediscover purpose, acquire skills, and reintegrate into society as productive citizens. Through a reform agenda led by the Justice, Law, and Order Sub-programme (JLOS), and supported by development partners such as the Austrian