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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

For decades, survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Uganda faced a tough journey through the justice system, slow investigations, stigma, and emotional trauma that often silenced their voices. However, now a quiet revolution is transforming that story. Across the country, the Justice, Law, and Order Sub-programme (JLOS), with support from UNFPA and UN

Corruption has long been a significant issue in Uganda, eroding trust, wasting resources, and undermining justice. However, a subtle shift is occurring within the country’s justice system. The Justice, Law and Order Sub-programme (JLOS), which includes institutions such as the Judiciary, Police, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), and Prisons Service, is gradually

Your Excellency, The President of the Republic of UgandaMy Lord, The Honourable the Chief JusticeMy Lord the Honourable the Deputy Chief JusticeHonourable Ministers PresentMy Lord the Principal JudgeMy Lord the Director of Public ProsecutionYour Excellency the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the NetherlandsMy Lords Justices and Judges PresentMembers of the JLOS Leadership Committee presentHonourable Members