Justice Access Point – Uganda

Justice Access Point was established in 2018 and formerly registered in 2019. The formation of the Organization was inspired by the overarching and urgent need to kick start, reignite, and re-invigorate the different Justice efforts including the stalled Transitional Justice process in Uganda.

JAP’s objectives include:

  • To support the realization of the National targets towards the Global Sustainable Development Goals, especially Programmes relevant to Access to Justice, Human Rights, Peace and security in Uganda;
  • To popularize and encourage civil society engagement with the Peace and Justice Architecture within the East African Community, International Conference of the Great Lakes Region, African Union, and the United Nations;
  • To build the capacity of citizens, civic groups and citizen organizations in the utilization of the available domestic, regional and international justice mechanism to meet the justice needs of citizenry in fragile and post-conflict communities.
  • To advocate for State ratification and full Domestication of treaties relevant to the prevention of and Accountability for International crimes and mass atrocities;
  • To advocate for a conducive policy and legal framework for transitional justice for the war-affected communities in Uganda
Justice Access Point – Uganda
P.O.Box 11231
Kampala Uganda
Url: https://jap.or.ug/