Democracy and Human Rights
Schedule Date:
Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 8am to Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 12pm
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Through schools and community outreach programs, we do engage the students and the community in the democratization process through empowering them with the knowledge and fundamental principles of human rights and democracy. It is imperative that, youth population in Uganda, which comprise of 64%, are aware of their rights, roles and are, empowered to make informed decisions. To this program, we engage them in debates, participatory discussions, public dialogue, essay writing, conferences, workshops, seminars and training on the electoral process, constitutionalism, civic education, civil rights, and join the grand effort in delivering knowledge on the democratic elections, the importance of youths participation in public policy and decision making.<!--break-->"
Recent and current Democracy and Human Rights Related Activities
- A Workshop on the sustainability of multi-party politics in Uganda organized by Makerere University’s Public Administration and Political Science Students Association held at Makerere University
- The Global Week on Education, with an invitation from the Youth Plus Policy Network, in partnership with Action Aid International-Uganda in
- A video conference on global citizenship with students from Uganda, Turkey and the Indiana University, USA.
- First Constructive Dialogue to Resolve Conflicts ( CDRC) Conference for Government, Opposition, Civil Society Organizations and Donors, June 2007 at Hotel Africana
- Commonwealth People’s Forum at Hotel Africana, Kampala Uganda, November
- Student Summit for Sustainability at ETH Zurich, January 2008
- Civic Responsibility and Youth Engagement Public Lecture, Sheraton Hotel Kampala, 26th Feb, 2009
- Official Launch of the Parliamentary Forum on Youth Affairs, Parliamentary Conference RoomKampala, Uganda, 24th August, 2009.
- Uganda’s Electoral Law and Institutional Framework: Perspectives for 2011 Elections Workshop at Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala, Uganda, 25th August, 2009
- Establishment of SGD Uganda Chapters at Universities and Secondary Schools, October 2009
- Project Launch on Promoting Peaceful and Non-Violent Youth Participation in Electoral Process by Uganda Youth Network, Grand Imperial Hotel, July 2010
- Launch of the Parliamentary Scorecard 2008-2009 by African leadership Institute, July2010, Serena Hotel
- Training of Youth as Ambassadors and Promoters of Peace and Nov-Violence in the Electoral Process by Uganda Youth Network, July, 2010, Jokas Hotel
- National Youth Dialogue : Youth Manifesto for 2011 Elections and the Post Election Epoch by Uganda Youth Network and Uganda National NGO Forum, Hotel Africana 6th August 2010
- Creation of partnership with Citizens Coalition for Electoral Democracy in Uganda ( CCEDU), July 2010
- Creation of partnership with Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI), July 2010
- SGD Uganda donated scholastic materials, food stuffs, medical care and shoes to refugee children in Rwabisansa Foundation School in Nkozi, Masaka district and some needy school kids around Kampala
- Joined Uganda Youth Network as members, July 2010
- Creation of partnership with African Leadership Institute, August 2010
- Joined Coalition of International Criminal Court , June 2010
- SGD Uganda participated in National Youth Conference: Contributed to the drafting of the National Youth Manifesto, 2-4 September, 2010, Colline Hotel, Mukono.
- SGD Uganda participated in the National Dialogue on Political Party Coalitions and Power Sharing organized by Konrad –Adenauer Stiftung, 15th September 2010, Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala
- Interactive Inter-University Dialogue on Non- Violent Elections 23rd September 2010, Makerere University Kampala
- “Reality Check†– The State of Multiparty Democracy in Uganda: Symposium with Politicians and Academicians, organized by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung 27th October, 2010, Imperial Royale Hotel
- Accredited by Electoral Commission to observe 2011 General Elections
- SGD Uganda participated in the 4th Annual Inter-University Human Rights Competition, organized by Foundation for Human Rights Initiative 12th November, 2010, Kyambogo University.
- SGD Uganda contributed to the drafting of “Journalists as Bearers and Promoters of Human Rights Policy Document†late 2010, at Royal Suites Hotel, Bugolobi, funded by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung.
- SGD Uganda carried out the Non- Election Violence Campaign in areas of Kisenyi I, II and III on the 18th of December, 2010, under the support of Uganda Youth Network
- Represented Uganda Youth Network on the Inter-party Cooperation signing of the Citizens Manifesto at Hotel Africana, 10th of January 2011
- SGD Uganda carried out the Non-Election Violence and Honour Your Vote Campaign at Kampala Senior Secondary School, 28th of January 2011, funded by Uganda Youth Network
- SGD Uganda carried out the Honour Your Vote Campaign at Kyambogo University and the surrounding community, 5th of February, 2011, funded by Citizens Coalition for Electoral Democracy in Uganda (CCEDU)
- Election Observation Training by International Republican Institute, 11th February, 2011
- Monitored and observed Uganda 2011 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections, 18th, February, 2011, under the support of Uganda Youth Network
- Observed the Regional Youth, National Youth Council and National Youth Parliamentary Elections, 8th – 14th March, 2011, funded by SIDA and Diakonia
- SGD Uganda is currently carrying out the Youth Green Light Movement Campaign in Secondary Schools, funded by the International Republican Institute
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