Chapter Four Uganda is an independent non-profit human rights organization in Kampala Uganda dedicated to the protection of civil liberties and human rights protection.[1]

It was founded in April 2013 by Nicholas Opiyo.[2][3][4][5]

It derives its name from the bill of rights contained under chapter four of the constitution of the republic of Uganda.[6][7]

Focus

Chapter Four Uganda focuses on civic space, digital rights, equality and non-discrimination, and LGBT rights. It has a mission of providing a robust, strategic and non-discriminatory legal response to the abuse of civil liberties.[8][9] Chapter Four also focuses on traditionally under represented and under served groups and individuals in the community, for example, it provides free legal representation to the vulnerable and marginalized communities like the LGBTQ+.[10][11][12][13]

Location

Chapter Four Uganda is located at plot 2 wampewo avenue Kampala.[14]

References

  1. ↑ "Chapter Four Uganda". Namati. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  2. ↑ "About Chapter Four Uganda | Chapter Four". chapterfouruganda.org. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  3. ↑ "Nicholas Opiyo, Uganda". Human Rights Watch. 2015-08-10. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  4. ↑ "Uganda detains leading lawyer for LGBT rights on money-laundering charges". the Guardian. 2020-12-23. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  5. ↑ "Lawyer Nicholas Opiyo is detained on money laundering charges- Police". Nile Post. 2020-12-23. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  6. ↑ "Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, Chapter 4 - Human Rights and Freedoms". ICNL. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  7. ↑ "Chapter Four Uganda | Devex". www.devex.com. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  8. ↑ Biurher, Yurii. "Chapter Four Uganda - Overview | aiHit". www.aihitdata.com. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  9. ↑ "Arrest of Advocate Nicholas Opiyo and Four Colleagues". Front Line Defenders. 2020-12-30. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  10. ↑ "Police detain Ugandan human rights lawyer ahead of vote". Reuters. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  11. ↑ "Chapter Four Uganda | GivingWay". www.givingway.com. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  12. ↑ Kyamutetera, Muhereza (2020-12-27). "Chapter Four's Nicholas Opiyo's arrest― what actually does the law say about money laundering? How legitimate are the charges against the lawyer?". CEO East Africa. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  13. ↑ "Rights lawyer Opiyo released on bail". Daily Monitor. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  14. ↑ "Chapter Four Uganda · NGO Aid Map". ngoaidmap.org. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
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