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Matrimonial Property January 10, 2022

In this case, a woman understood that she too has the right to a share if the family land is…

Domestic Violence January 6, 2022

In this story, a couple overcame domestic violence and legalized their relationship with the help of Justice Centres Uganda. In…

GBV & Women's rights January 6, 2022

In this story, we see how Cecilia struggled to get a share of her deceased partner’s property simply because they…

GBV & Women's rights January 6, 2022

Nazziwa, a 38-year-old mother of two from Wakiso had the misfortune of losing her partner in 2017. Three years later…

Children's Rights January 6, 2022

This is a story of Sarah and Innocent, two cohabitees from Kabarole District, who were in a relationship for seven…

Succession Law January 6, 2022

In this case uncle Roger took advantage of the vulnerability of two orphans. He forged the will of their mother…

Succession Law January 6, 2022

Dying without leaving a will in many cases creates disputes among the family members left behind. This is an issue…

Succession Law January 6, 2022

There’s a lot of gender-based violence among families in Uganda and many women who experience violence lack legal support. However,…

Land & Property Rights January 6, 2022

Namata is a 72-year-old widow who wanted to recover land which was bought by her late husband. Her husband passed…

Land & Property Rights December 30, 2021

Land grabbing and disputes were rampant during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially during the 2020 lockdown where movement was restricted and…

success stories November 29, 2021

Imagine being confined to your home, afraid of going anywhere for fear of being rearrested if you miss a court…

success stories November 17, 2021

Pictured are Rachel (pseudonym) and her family posing with the JCU paralegal officer after their release from Kiryandongo Central Police…