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Spousal sexual violence and the rights of women in Central Region of Uganda
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2004-12) Babirye, Sarah; Violet, K
The prevalence of sexual violence in Uganda is a major concern, especially in the era of HIV/AIDS. According to the UDHS 2006 national figures, about 36 percent of women who have experienced sexual violence, the first experience of violence occurred at age 15-19. 18 percent was below the age of 15. Levels of sexual violence were highest in the Central Region of Uganda. The main objective of the study was to establish the determinants of sexual violence among women in the Central region of Uganda. The study was guided by specific objectives namely, to establish the woman's sociodemographic determinants of. sexual violence; to determine the extent to which the partner's alcohol consumption influences sexual violence among women; and to establish the extent to which a woman's economic status influences the occurrence of sexual violence. The research was based on the Uganda Demographic Health Survey data of 2006. The data were analyzed using STATA (9.0). Analysis was done using 3 levels, univariate; bivariate and multivariate. Results of the analysis at bivariate analysis revealed that, there is a significant relationship between a woman's education level and a man's alcohol consumption. At multivariate level, woman's education level and the man's alcohol abuse were the variables that emerged to have a significant influence on sexual violence in Central Uganda. Prevalence of sexual violence is lower among the currently divorced/separated, 44 percent of women who have experienced sexual violence experienced it at the hands of a current husband or partner, while 22 percent experienced it by a former partner. The likelihood of experiencing sexual violence decreases with a woman's educational attainment, and it is higher among women in the middle income index than those in the lowest and highest indices. Therefore, the study recommends that for control on sexual violence, efforts should be placed on formal education of people about dangers of sexual violence and regulation of alcohol and local brew consumption and putting in place measures to enforce the law on sexual abuse in Uganda and particularly the Central region. viii
The challenges of guaranteeing children's rights to education in war-torn northern Uganda: a case study of former child soldiers in Gulu district
(Kampala international international: College Humanities and Social Sciences, 2007-09) David, Manyonga
This study set out to establish whether children's rights to education were applicable to children who are affected by conflict in war-torn northern Uganda. More specifically, the study used the case of former child soldiers in Gulu District to establish the challenges that these children face in their bid to enjoying the right to education. To ascertain the level of the enjoyment of the right to education of former child soldiers, the study investigated whether children were accessing primary school education. The study was carried out in four sub-counties of Gulu District, and targeted former child soldiers as the primary target population; whilst members of the Acholi community, government employees, NGO staff and school administrators were the secondary target population. To get an in-depth understanding of the challenges of guaranteeing children's rights to education, three aspects of schooling were critically looked into, and these are: access to primary school, attendance in class and involvement in learning activities. The study used a sample size of 200 drawn from five sub-counties of Gulu District. The study was conducted using methods that are largely qualitative. A questionnaire and an interview guide were the main research instruments that were used in data collection. Data analysis was done with the help of the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS), software that produces generative descriptive statistics and cross-tabulation, which were used to illustrate the study summary and findings. The major findings revealed that former child soldiers in Gulu District were denied their right to education. The denial of the right to education was due to the fact that a great number of former child soldiers were not attending primary school. The non-attendance to primary school of these children was prevalent even though there was awareness concerning the opportunities available to them. It was established that many socio-economic, attitude, and administrative factors were the major challenges that hindered former child soldiers from accessing, attending and getting involved in primary schooling. The researcher recommended that various stakeholders, particularly the government of Uganda, NGOs, and the entire community of conflict impacted areas should collaboratively mobilize and support former child soldiers schooling. The many challenges that former child soldiers encounter in seeking education entail the need for the development of many tailor-made support structures such as free education, psycho social support and special classes. There is great need for the government of Uganda to consult the various stakeholders and develop and implement a Disarmament, Demobilization and reintegration (DOR) programme that is conscious of the children's right to education.
Challenges in promoting the right of a girl child to basic education in Soroti District of Eastern Uganda
(Kampala International University; College of Humanities and Social Science, 2007-09) Kutui, Esther M.
This study undertook to identify the challenges in promoting the right of a girl child to basic education in Soroti District of Eastern Uganda. A cross sectional survey focusing primarily on sampled children who had dropped out and those in school, community leaders and government officials directly involved in the implementation of programmes was used. The area of study was Soroti District in the Sub Counties of Tubur, Katine and Asuret. The major methods used were; in-depth interview, focus group discussions and document analysis. Two hundred and forty respondents were interviewed and three focus group discussions held .Although the District Local Government and development partners are making a difference to ensure access, retention and completion of the primary school cycle for girls, the study revealed that access to education opportunities alone did not guarantee survival an enabling family, community and school environment is more paramount. Another finding was correlation between age of entry and length of stay of the girl child in the educational system. Late school enrolment is likely to affect a child’s ability to complete the cycle, leaving a child over aged for the teaching and learning activities being undertaken by the school. The physiological changes that come with adolescence require learning environments that are more responsive to girl’s needs. It was evident that a girl child needed an enabling environment to be a positive change agent in the community .This study has clearly shown that ensuring girls and boys benefit equally from the school system requires nothing less than the integration of gender equality concerns in the design and implementation of educational strategies. Based on the findings, conclusions and recommendations have been made. It is the researchers hope that this information will be useful to the relevant Ministries, Non-Governmental Organizations, and Soroti District Local Government and to the community to promote the right of the girl child to basic education.
Assessing the factors influencing peoples’ attitudes towards affirmative action policy in the workplace. the case of urban dwellers in Kampala and Mukono
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2007-10) Marcellin, Mugabe
The fact of social inequalities as a result of discrimination against certain groups is an undeniable characteristic of almost every society. Modern legislation have sought to redress imbalances caused by discriminatory structures by legally endorsing the principles of equal treatment and equality of opportunities for all. In spite of the adoption of the principle of equal treatment, there continues to be a big gap between de Jure equality and defacto equality. This problem has led policy makers to resort to affirmative action, which implies going beyond the principle of equal treatment and, through the mechanism of preferential treatment, taking positive steps to increase the representation of the disadvantaged groups in areas from which they have been traditionally excluded. However, since their inception and endorsement, affirmative action has been highly controversial both in the public and private forum. The ambivalence in the public perception of affirmative~ e action has often resulted in a situation whereby such policies are publicly and legally challenged, thus frustrating efforts to reverse the deplorable situation put in place by longstanding discrimination against socially and economically disadvantaged groups. The lack of agreement about affirmative action provides the motive for the present study which seeks to assess factors which influence peoples’ attitudes toward affirmative action; meaning, factors which determine support for or opposition to this important issue of public policy. Participants to this study were chosen from among urban dwellers in Kampala and Mukono Municipality. Respondents’ attitudes were gathered using an open ended questionnaire and the collected data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). Participants’ attitudes towards affirmative action were assessed against the background of three major factors assumed to he the major determinants of attitudes towards affirmative action, namely, the beliefs about the specific actions to be involved in the affirmative action program. the beliefs about the beneficiaries of such policies, and the beliefs about the effectiveness of affirmative action for both the beneficiaries and the organization in which they work.
The state of children’s rights in genocides the case of the 1994 Tusti genocide in Rwanda
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2008-10) Mushikiwabo, Dianne Nsenga
This study is basically an argument for the establishment of the respect for childrëi~% rights ,) Rwanda in the frame work of broadening the understanding of the universal culture of children’s rights. It is a largely solution oriented academic piece of work that starts with a brief but precise exploration of back ground information on how the genocide in Rwanda violated the fundamental rights and liberties of children as well as other rights. The study however, builds its arguments basing on both the international, regional and domestic human rights and legal standards in place for the protection and respect of children’s rights in Rwanda. In this study the researcher recognizes as the major problem that, although the human rights culture has been universally accepted as a standard of judging human actions or inactions, at the time the Rwanda genocide started, cultural values and hatred prevailed supreme over the universally accepted children’s rights culture. In light to the above, a number of children were massacred with impunity, others forced to do violent acts against their will, those who dropped out of school are the majority while others became orphans as a result, and the agony is endless. These violations of children’s rights had much more negative psychological impact which most people in Rwanda live with, most of the children in the genocide times have now grown up in men but still the psychological torture they witnessed is with them. The objective of this study is, to examine the nature and extent of children’s rights violations in Rwanda since the 1994 genocide and to ascertain the magnitude of child rights violations in the Rwanda genocide and as well as to establish the impact ofthe genocide on Rwanda children and to To devise a specific socio- legal frame work relating to Rwanda children with an aim of protection and promotion of children’s rights in the country at all times. The research included the qualitative method of data collection whereby it included the interviews and focused group discussions and the addition to this the several organizations provided more reports and testimonies. The findings of the study further reveal that, the level of knowledge and understanding of children’s rights is still limited or very low in Rwanda thus a need for more sensitization on these rights.
Community awareness of the right to peace in armed conflicts in eastern of the democratic republic of Congo (DRC)
(Kampala international international: College Humanities and Social Sciences, 2010-03) Binagana, Mugeyo
The study aimed to examine the level of "community awareness of the right to peace which exists in areas experiencing armed conflicts in eastern of the Democratic Republic of Congo". Since 1996, war started in Minembwe and spread the whole country. It included Angola, Zimbabwe and Namibia in the government's side and Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda to help rebels. The objectives include find out the existing knowledge of theory of peace in Africa and in eastern region of DRC, actors and violators of the right to peace have to be known. To know the negative consequences of the right to peace abuses, so to mitigate them requires establishing the role and responsibilities of the government in conflicts of many armed militia. The review of relevant literature is linked to theories of peace. Various human rights and freedoms have been often neglected, abused or violated, especially right to peace which is the comer-stone of all other human rights. The peaceful conditions of militarization and structural of violence deny many people, especially civilians several fundamental rights. The practical methodology used in this research, includes research design, study population, sample and sampling procedures, instrument, validity and reliability, data analysis and guided by a questionnaire to get primary and secondary data and data analysis. The most important findings concerning the violations of the right to peace, in Eastern DRC include the violation of women's rights violation, education, life, food, employment, lack of decision-making, power to peace building. Human right violation is linked to poverty. Local people or politicians are used directly or indirectly by external or internal forces to support internal conflicts and wars. This situation seems to be quite difficult to stamp out totally and quickly, it takes time. In conclusion, the researcher found out that generally there was minimum knowledge of the right to peace by the majority of Community members of Eastern DRC.
Challenges to the protection of right to work in private organizations in Uganda : case study of centenary bank
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2010-03) Rogers, B Barigayomwe
The study was carried out on “the challenges to the protection of the right to work in private organizations in Uganda”. The research problem was to determine the factors and laws that hinder the enjoyment of right to work in Uganda for the purpose of introducing reforms. The research objectives that guided the subject included examining the factors that hinder the enjoyment of the right to work, examining the laws necessary to reform the right to work in Uganda and the gaps that exist in the implementation of the available laws and lastly examining the reforms necessary to ensure the human right to work. Workers in Centenary Bank were the target. The sample selected were employees who are resident with in Kampala city and graduate students applying to join the Bank. Data was collected through the distribution of questionnaires, interviews and observations by the researcher who later analyzed them. This study has been significant in ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in addressing the problem statement, which is concerned with the protection of right to work. The right to work is the epicenter of the success in the socio-economic de\ clopment: thc slud\ has tried to recommend ways in which people may not be deprived of their right to work. National laws of Uganda should be strengthened and implemented so as to make a friendly environment for workers and those looking for employment. Employers should he monitored to ensure that the right to work is conducive. Trade Unions and other organizations which fight for the protection of right to work should be encouraged and legalized. Lastly strict laws should be legislated and socio-economic growth encouraged, so as ensuring that the right to work in the country is enhanced.
The protection of refugee rights and security in the great lake’s region of Africa. The case of Kakuma refugee camp of Kenya:
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and social sciences., 2010-04) Otieno, Michael Jackson
This study undertook to identify the challenges in protection of refugee rights and security in the great lakes region and the study was a case study of Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya. The study objectives were to identify factors that contribute to the abuse of refugee rights, to identify potential security threats to refugees, find out the effectiveness of the strategies used to reduce such abuses and to suggest policy recommendations based on research findings. It is from these objectives that research questions were developed. A cross sectional survey focusing primarily on sampled members of the refugee community at Kakuma, Humanitarian workers, camp leaders and government official indirectly involved in the protection of refugee rights and security was used. The major methods used were; interviews, focus group discussion and document analysis. Three hundred and fourteen respondents were interviewed and twenty eight focus group discussions held. Although provincial administration, development partners and humanitarian agencies are making a difference to ensure refugee rights and security, the study revealed that their efforts are still below the standard and cases of abuse such as trafficking, refoulment, and gender — based violence among many other cases still exist and continue to threaten refugee security at the camp.Most refugee are vulnerable to environmental and natural disaster because many lives in informal and unsafe settlements. Unaccompanied minors are likely to be more vulnerable to abuses and to such problems as malnutrition, discus physical danger, emotional trauma, exploitation and abuse. Based on the finding, conclusions and recommendations have been made. It is the researchers hope that this information will be useful to the relevant Ministries, non- Governmental Organizational, Turkana District Authorities, International community and to the refugee community to promote and to protect the right and security of refugee.
Reconciling the right to a clean and healthy environment with economic growth: a case study of Kampala City
(Kampala international University college of humanities and social science, 2010-05) Turyatemba, Alex B.
As desperate and inhumane as conditions are in these slums and shantytowns. many people do more than merely survive there They learn to live in dangerous, confusing and rapidly changing worlds and have hope for the future. Saigo Cunningham (2001) The problems that over whelm is today are precisely those we failed to solve decades ago Moslafa K Kolba These assertions describe challenges of reconciling the right to a clean and healthy environment with economic growth in space and time. Life is about pursuing multiple ends. That is what the human rights concept is about. Cities resemble ecosystems in which in habitats participate in exchange of matter and energy with their environment. The benchmark of this study is environmental ethics. It emphasizes examination of the observed degradation, evaluation, of systems approach and clever planning for sustainable economic development in Kampala (from 1986-2003) Questionnaires were individually administered to the respondents in cluster selects through both stratified and random sampling. Key-informants were individually interviewed using a semi-structured preset interview schedule. Their responses helped the researcher to elaborate and discuss research findings. Research assistants were employed to fill in the gaps of the researcher’s limited accessibility. Ground field surveys were carried out. Direct observation was applied, photography, use of base maps, desk research and note books helped in data collection and recording, different methods of data analysis were used in editing, coding, classification and interpretation to ensure quality control and meanings. The relationship between economic growth, human rights and the physical environment was examined. High levels of entropy especially on the valued environmental components were registered. Evaluation of the challenges of reconciling the right t a clean and healthy environment with economic growth proved that Kampala urban area has suffered un 18 ending conflict of value-systems. Equitable economic development of Kampala meant understanding of the functioning of the biosphere and mainstream environmental rights. Whereas quest for rapid economic growth presented challenges to enjoyment of the right to a clean and healthy environment, it provided rare opportunities. Since ~everyone has a right to a clean and healthy environment” coupled with “right to development” it means that everyone has
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) program’s and quality of children’s education rights in Galkio Somalia
(Kampala International University. College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2010-07) Hassan Farah, Abdikadir
The study was set to examine the effect of UNICEF Program on children education right’s in Galkio, Somalia. The study objectives were to examine the effect of UNICEF on provision of education for children, to assess the effect of UNICEF on the protection of children education and to examine the effect of UNICEF on children’s participation in education in Galkio, Somalia. The data was collected 292 quantitative questionnaires and qualitatively from 17 key informant Interview. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design were the data collected was presented in the form of percentages, means, standard deviation, regression analysis and qualitative analysis from both the questionnaires and interview responses. The study results based on the data collected revealed that there was a significant effect of UNICEF on provision rights of children (Sig=0.000). On the study objective there exist no significant effect of UNICEF on protection rights of children (Sig=.694), The third objective reveal that there was no significant effect of UNICEF on participation rights of children in Galkio Somalia, the study results indicate that the mode of provided avenues of the study point that UNICEF has had a low effect on rights of children. The study conclude that UNICEF provide some contribution to provision of children education though limited avenues are still being cited in the manner of contributions, secondly limited effort has been established to enhance the functioning of the children rights regarding the protection in the education rights Finally UNICEF has further more had a low effect on the children participation in education. The study recommend for enhancements in the provisions of scholastic materials to children, development of a fund that can generate shelter and food requirements, there is need for ensuring education protection of children through provide legal security and educating the schools and parents on the need for developing the protection to the children in the schools and finally the study recommend that there is need for the development of children in line with the participation for the children.
Participation of chieftain authority in governance of the Nuer villages in post conflict South Sudan
(Kampala international international: College Humanities and Social Sciences, 2010-08) Albino, Gaw Dar
This thesis is a modest academic attempt to assess the participation of the Nuer Chieftain Authority in the post conflict governance of the Nuer villages in South Sudan. It aims at establishing the forms of participation the Nuer Chieftain Authority undertaking in governance of the Nuer villages. The study assessed the functional areas of chiefs, administrative sensitivity they exhibit and challenges they encounter in the governance of the Nuer villages. The study employed descriptive design and purposive sampling methods. Questionnaires and interview guides were used for data collection. The researcher utilized frequency, percentage and content analysis techniques in analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. The research findings report that chiefs are sensitive in the post conflict governance system despite underestimation of their roles by local government inspectors and scholars, In establishing this argument, the study assessed family disputes; criminal offenses and disputes over natural resources chiefs resolved in the Nuer villages. The study found over 90% of these dispute cases were redressed by chiefs, Thus, the study concludes that chieftain authority is not by itself insensitive but other factors including lack of salary, office facilities and widespread of small arms in civilian hands are factors daunting chiefs’ participation in the governance of the Nuer villages. Therefore, the researcher recommends to GoSS to provide services lacking in the NCA. In addition, the researcher recommends to researchers to carry out investigations on structural challenges affecting chieftain authority.
The role of society on orphans’ educational Rights in Zanzibar- Tanzania. A case study of Unguja North ‘A’ District
(Kampala International University. College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2010-09) Hassan, Vuai Hassa
This study examined the role of society on orphans’ education right, by taking case of Unguja North “A” District special in three villages that are Gamba, Chaani and Bandamaji. As such, the study treated variables that included the role of society and orphans’ educational right. Despite the existence of some human rights organization in Zanzibar, still the rights of orphans on education are said to be violated. Due to the prevailing poor economic conditions many families continue to live in severe poverty. Responsibilities of providing for orphans are left to house holds, relatives or community members who due to financial constrains may not be able to help. The examined the role of society promoting educational rights to orphans Unguja North ‘A’ District in three villages that are Gamba,. Chaani and Bandamaji and suggesting possible intervention to the situation. The instruments used included questionnaires and interviews. While the target population included 300 orphans, 100 care givers and 100 class teachers. Data were collected in February 2010, through representative sample, simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. The major findings of the study revealed that, orphans experienced many challenge on not adequate quality education due to several factors, largely attributed to poverty, lack of external support, lack of unity in the society, lack finances and neglect by the community which have had negative implication. As a result orphans drop out from school some of them engaged on child labor. The study established that orphans are not adequately enjoying their right to education. Society has not ready to play her role. NGOs CBOs and religious group have not given support yet to orphans in other villages special in rural
The Promotion of Children’s Rights by ASB in Oyam District Uganda
(College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2010-09) Franz, Josef; Hupka
This study was an investigation in the work one single European Based Organization the Worker’s Samaritan Federation or in German Arbeiter Samariter Bund (ASB) in the field of Child Protection in Oyam district Northern Uganda. The study aimed at exploring the services provided by the organization its role in facilitating Children’s Rights and the effects of its work. Also the investigation takes into account the challenges for the organization faces in an effort to promote the rights of children in Dyam district, Northern Uganda. The study employed a cross sectional survey design and used both qualitative and quantitative techniques in data collection. It has a sample of 28 respondents, were selected to respond to the questionnaires and interviews. Observation and documentation methods were also used to collect the data. The response rate was 9O.3%. The quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Qualitative data was summarized into themes. The findings indicated that majority of the respondents seemed to be aware of the rights of the children and the need to have those rights respected. Many hailed the work of NGOs on this but said that still more was needed in form of sensitization of the masses. It also emerged that schools are in some cases some of the culprits in as far as violation of the rights of children is concerned, a factor which was attributed to lack of awareness and weak regulations. In some cases, it was reported that the police which should champion the cause for the rights of children, instead prey on some of the rape victims, when they report to them. Basing on the findings, the conclusion drawn was that majority of the people seem to be aware of the rights of children but because of the weak legal infrastructure, they take advantage and violate them. As recommendations, there is need to strengthen the laws regarding the rights of the children; sensitize the people, especially parents and teachers, and train and educate the children, so that they not only have an awareness of their rights, but that they can also demand for and report the culprits to relevant authorities.
The role of society on orphans’ educational rights in Zanzibar — Tanzania. a case study of Unguja north ‘a’ District
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2010-09) Hassan, Vuai Hassan
This study examined the role of society on orphans’ education right, by taking case of Unguja North “A” District special in three villages that are Gamba, Chaani and Bandamaji. As such, the study treated variables that included the role of society and orphans’ educational right. Despite the existence of some human rights organization in Zanzibar, still the rights of orphans on education are said to be violated. Due to the prevailing poor economic conditions many families continue to live in severe poverty. Responsibilities of providing for orphans are left to house holds, relatives or community members who due to financial constrains may not be able to help. The examined the role of society promoting educational rights to orphans Unguja North ‘A’ District in three villages that are Gamba,. Chaani and Bandamaji and suggesting possible intervention to the situation. The instruments used included questionnaires and interviews. While the target population included 300 orphans, 100 care givers and 100 class teachers. Data were collected in February 2010, through representative sample, simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. The major findings of the study revealed that, orphans experienced many challenge on not adequate quality education due to several factors, largely attributed to poverty, lack of external support, lack of unity in the society, lack finances and neglect by the community which have had negative implication. As a result orphans drop out from school some of them engaged on child labor. The study established that orphans are not adequately enjoying their right to education. Society has not ready to play her role. NGO5 CBOs and religious group have not given support yet to orphans in other villages special in rural areas. This condition caused negative implication in orphans’ lives, example in regular school attendance. The study concludes that the various ways in which the factors that increase the vulnerability of orphans can be mitigated intervention implementation of National policy for orphans providing relief aid and adequate scholastic materials. Community should know their responsibility to look after orphans not to leave responsibility to member of family alone. Recommendation made is community has to step up to its role as the first to attend to the needs of the orphans in the community.
The magnitude of land in causing massive human rights violation a case study of mt. Elgon district in Kenya
(Kampala International University, Colleges of Humanities and Social sciences, 2010-10) Kipnesty, Ndiwa Tom
This study was specifically designed to evaluate the magnitude of land conflict in causing massive human rights violation; a case study of Mt. Elgon district, this particular part of Kenya has experienced a large number of human right abuses that provides a palatable ground for data collection in the subject of human rights. The study focuses to which extend land conflict is the source of human right abuses. This research report seeks to identify the various instruments that were violated. A number of literatures were reviewed on different themes such as: Land as a cause of human right violation, the emergence of Sabaot Land Defense Force (SLDF), Land Titling and Conflicts, Culture and effects of land conflicts on massive Human Right violations. The researcher applied quantitative methods of data collection supplemented by qualitative. The main methods of data collection were by use of observation, Questionnaire, Interview and documentary. Data was guided by research questions, objectives, and scope of the study that covered the four divisions of the District namely Kaptama, Kapsokwony, Kopsiro and Cheptais. A sample population of 399 was selected. The study findings indicate that, despite the enormous human right violation caused by land matter there is a lot that is still demanded to gap the underdevelopment caused by Sabaot Land Defense Force (SLDF) and the Kenyan Armed Forces (KAF), beside that the government of Kenya should hasten renovation of destroyed institutions like schools, hospitals, roads and begin a process of peace and reconciliation between families that engaged in the war. Finally begin a process of settling them through the process of land distribution that has been deferred over 30 years. The government should Note that postponing today’s program is adding tomorrows burden.
Domestic violence and its impacts on women’s rights in Uganda: a case study of Northern and Eastern Uganda
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2010-10) Mutyaba, Ivan
This paper sought to investigate the impact of domestic violence on women’s rights, a case study of eastern and northern Uganda, to wit chapter one covers the general introduction and background, chapter two covers the literature reviewed ,chapter three covers the methodology used for the research, chapter four covers the data findings presentation ,analysis and interpretation and finally chapter five which embodies the discussion recommendations and conclusion. The extent, validity and reliability of the data available are critical in determining the magnitude of the problem and in identifying priority areas for intervention. Prevalence studies with samples of representative populations are relatively new in developing countries such as Uganda. Such studies were initially conducted in industrialized countries — the United States, Canada, and Europe. For example. one veiy influential survey conducted in Canada in 1993 under the auspices of the Canadian government was developed in consultation with women’s organizations and ensured adequate support and services for women participating in the survey. When designing research on violence against women, it is important that the research itself does not put women at risk. Most of the data available on violence against women are believed to be not only conservative, but unreliable. Studies vary in the sample size of women chosen, and the ways in which questions have been posed. It is difficult to compare these studies because of inconsistency in the definition of domestic violence and in the parameters used, which can range from physical abuse alone, to physical, sexual and psychological abuse. Debate regarding the magnitude of the problem is also clouded by the fact that domestic violence is a crime that is under recorded and under-reported. When women file a report or seek treatment, they may have to contend with police and health care officials who have not been trained to respond adequately or to keep consistent records. On the other hand, shame, fear of reprisal, lack of information about legal rights, lack of confidence in, or fear of, the legal system, and the legal costs involved make women reluctant to report incidents of violence. The research is therefore based on the above.
The Influence of Democracy on The Promotion of Human Rights In Unguja Island Zanzibar.
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and social sciences., 2010-12) Zaina, Daud Khalid.
The purpose of this study was to make an investigation of the influence of democracy on promotion of human rights in Unguja Island Zanzibar. The study focused on democracy and rights to freedom of warship, expression and fair trial. The objectives of the study were to; establish the relationship between democracy and the right to freedom of religion, freedom of speech and expression and between democracy and the right to fair trial. The concern of the researcher was the violation of human rights despite the proclamation of democracy in Zanzibar. The research was carried out by using a case study design which involved the use of both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection. Data analysis was done by using the Statistical package for the social science. A sample size of 120 respondents for community members,5 for Local leaders and 10 for human rights activists of the local community of Zanzibar. Data collection was done using structured questionnaires and interviews and both qualitative and quantitative methods of research were used. The combination of two methods increased the quality of research because results from each method reinforced each other for consistency. In the context of this study, democracy was measured in terms of rule of law, human dignity, political equality, political freedoms, common good, being informed and getting involved, personal freedom and respect. According to data from interviews with local leaders, freedom of religion was considered by many citizens and nations to be a primary human right. In addition, while freedom of speech is the freedom to speak without censorship and/or limitation, some members of the community feared to directly criticize the government. In an interview with local leaders, it was found out that many people were unlawfully tried. It is recommended that there is need for freedom of religion, speech and fair trail to be a constitutionally guaranteed right.
The Influence of Democracy on the Promotion of Human Rights in Unguja Island Zanzibar
(Kampala International University. College of Humanities and social sciences., 2010-12) Zaina Daud Khalid
The purpose of this study was to make an investigation of the influence of democracy on promotion of human rights in Unguja Island Zanzibar. The study focused on democracy and rights to freedom of warship, expression and fair trial. The objectives of the study were to; establish the relationship between democracy and the right to freedom of religion, freedom of speech and expression and between democracy and the right to fair trial. The concern of the researcher was the violation of human rights despite the proclamation of democracy in Zanzibar. The research was carried out by using a case study design which involved the use of both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection. Data analysis was done by using the Statistical package for the social science. A sample size of 120 respondents for community members,5 for Local leaders and 10 for human rights activists of the local community of Zanzibar. Data collection was done using structured questionnaires and interviews and both qualitative and quantitative methods of research were used. The combination of two methods increased the quality of research because results from each method reinforced each other for consistency. In the context of this study, democracy was measured in terms of rule of law, human dignity, political equality, political freedoms, common good, being informed and getting involved, personal freedom and respect.According to data from interviews with local leaders, freedom of religion was considered by many citizens and nations to be a primary human right. In addition, while freedom of speech is the freedom to speak without censorship and/or limitation, some members of the community feared to directly criticize the government. In an interview with local leaders, it was found out that many people were unlawfully tried. It is recommended that there is need for freedom of religion, speech and fair trail to be a constitutionally guaranteed right.
Challenges facing Rwandese asylum seekers in Uganda
(Kampala International University,College of Humanities and Social Science, 2011-06) Janvier, Hakizimana
This study entitled “Challenges facing Rwandese asylum seekers in Uganda” aims at identifying and assessing challenges encountered by Rwandese asylum seekers in Uganda. The high rejection rate of Rwandese asylum seekers in Uganda and some loopholes in Uganda Refugee regimes dictated the selection of three specific objectives of the present work. The latter consist in establishing the enforcement of asylum seeking procedures by the government of Uganda, examining how Rwandese asylum seekers cope up with the challenges and establishing the role of UNHCR and other partnering NGO5. Questionnaire, interview and observation were used to interact with refugees and asylum officials in Uganda. The researcher interacted with 317 refugees comprising 245 men and 72 women. Besides, there were 7 officials selected using respectively probability technique and purposive sampling. The research used non-descriptive method to interact with Rwandese refugees! Asylum seekers and other stakeholders including Uganda Office of Prime Minister (Directorate of Refugees), UNHCR and its implementing partners. The study discovered that there is no clause in Uganda refugee legislation catering for special asylum seekers. It also found out that Uganda provides, to some extent, food, accommodation and other assistance. But it unearthed, inter alia, challenges of underfunding, the payment by asylum seekers of interpreters and translators at the Old Kampala police station and lengthy Refugee Status Determination. To these challenges, some recommendations have been proposed. They include, among others, the respect of the time frame for asylum application, operationalization of Refugee Appeal Board, effective and efficient harmonization and coordination of stakeholders’ activities, research and monitoring of the implementation of refugee regimes in Uganda
Impediments to full realization of women’s right to property in Kakamega District, Kenya.
(2011-09) Lwoyelo, Laura Lidala
The study examined the impediments to full realization of women’s rights to property in Kenya using Shinyalu Constituency, Kakamega District as a Case Study. The study investigated the various forms of property ownership in Kakamega District, the impediments to full realization of women’s right to property ownership in Kakamega District, and the effectiveness of the measures the Government of Kenya has put in place to mitigate the impediments to full realization of women’s right to property ownership in Kakamega District. The study targeted 480 respondents out of the six divisions of Shinyalu Constituency, Kakamega District, who were studied using a Researcher Generated Structured Questionnaire, Interview Schedule, and Documentary Review. The study made three important discoveries. First, there are three major forms of property ownership in Kakamega District which include customary/communal property ownership, freehold property ownership, and co-ownership of property. Second, the study also revealed that the various impediments to full realization of women’s property ownership in Kakamega District include poverty, illiteracy, biased cultural attitudes and customary laws, harmful cultural practices, corruption, poor governance, discriminatory property laws, limited implementation, lack of awareness, ineffective courts, and poor representation of women. Third, the study further revealed that the measures put in place by the Government of Kenya to mitigate the impediments to full realization of women’s right to property ownership are ineffective. To overcome the cited impediments, the researcher recommends that both the Government of Kenya and other stakeholders should institute legal, institutional and programmatic reforms; domesticate and implement the international human rights treaties; provide budgetary and other resources necessary for effective implementation of laws and policies; set up accessible, affordable and impartial courts especially in the rural areas; develop tools for inheritance rights and empower women through legal and other literacy programmes

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