Center for Public Interest Law - CEPIL
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CEPIL is a non- profit, non-partisan, non-religious organization whose aim is to be the leading catalyst for social change in the political and economic sphere through research, advocacy, litigation, technology and legal aid for vulnerable groups in Uganda
CEPIL’s vision is a Uganda where the rule of law is practiced and nurtured in public interest.
» Values
• Excellency
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Team work
» Objectives
1. Strengthen the institutional capacity of CEPIL to be an effective catalyst for social change in the political and economic sphere
2. Promote public interest litigation aimed at ensuring the observance of human rights and rule of law
3. Strengthen the independence of the Judiciary and enhance its accountability mandate
4. Strengthen Parliament’s oversight role
5. Promote media freedom and rights
» Target Beneficiaries
Vulnerable groups.
» Laspnet Membership Cluster
Social Justice
» Area(s) of Work / Focus
- Judicial Independence
- Media Freedoms
- Parliamentary Oversight
- Land Rights
- Leadership Development of Youth as Rule of Law Champions
» Summary of Activities
- Legal Aid
- Public Interest Litigation
- Action Orientated Research and Training
- Lobbying and Advocacy
- Reviewing Major Economic Policies and Laws
Geographical Location / Coverage
Kampala
Contacts
Centre for Public Interest Law
5th Floor, Northern Wing, Social Security House.
Plot 4 Jinja Road, Kampala,
P.O. Box 28611, Kampala, Uganda.
Tel: +256 0393 224 509
Email:
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Website: www.cepiluganda.org
CONTACT PERSON(S)
Ms. Jacqueline Ayuya Mukasa
Executive Director
Tel: +256772918832
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Obonyo Francis Alphonse
Programme Advocacy Officer
TEL: +256774640206
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