CEFROHT
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Founded Date January 1, 1900
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Sectors SocialWork
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The Center for Food and Adequate Living Rights (CEFROHT) is a prominent Ugandan non-profit organization that employs a rights-based approach to promote social justice in food and nutrition systems. Established by a team of lawyers and nutritionists, the organization focuses on the intersection of law and human rights to ensure that every Ugandan has access to adequate, safe, and nutritious food. CEFROHT is particularly known for using strategic litigation and legal advocacy to hold government agencies and private corporations accountable for violations related to food safety, land rights, and the right to a dignified livelihood.
The organization operates through a multidisciplinary framework that combines legal aid, research, and community empowerment. By providing pro bono legal services to vulnerable communities, especially those affected by large-scale land acquisitions or environmental degradation, CEFROHT helps rural farmers protect their primary source of food and income. Their work extends to policy influence, where they actively engage with the Parliament of Uganda and various ministries to advocate for the enactment of comprehensive food and nutrition laws that align with international human rights standards.
In addition to its legal interventions, CEFROHT emphasizes the importance of consumer protection and public health. They conduct extensive awareness campaigns to educate the public on their right to safe food and the dangers of harmful additives or poor post-harvest handling. By monitoring the quality of food products on the Ugandan market and advocating for stricter regulatory enforcement, the organization plays a critical role in combating malnutrition and food-borne illnesses. Their mission is rooted in the belief that food is not merely a commodity, but a fundamental human right essential for the enjoyment of all other rights.
- Strategic Litigation: Taking legal action against entities that violate food rights or cause displacement that leads to food insecurity.
- Legal Aid Services: Offering free legal representation and mediation for marginalized groups, specifically focusing on land and food-related disputes.
- Policy Advocacy: Working with stakeholders to draft and promote the “Right to Food” bill and other nutrition-sensitive legislation in Uganda.
- Community Empowerment: Training local leaders and smallholder farmers on how to demand their rights and use the law as a tool for economic justice.
- Research and Documentation: Producing evidence-based reports on the state of food rights and nutrition in various regions to inform national discourse.
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Legal Officer – Center for Food & Adequate Living Rights
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- Kampala District
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