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Esther Dhafa

@estherdhafa

Lawyer with @CEHURDUganda, Advocate of the High Court, Health and Human Rights Practitioner, Gym fanatic, Arsenal club lover❤️

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Happening now » The hearing of complaint EOC/CR/123/2019, CEHURD Vs Martin Ssempa at the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC). We are before the Vice Chairperson of the Commission Member, Joel Cox Ojuko. Follow updates via #EndHIVStigmaUG #HIVNotMyFault

Happening now » The hearing of complaint EOC/CR/123/2019, CEHURD Vs <a href="/martinssempa/">Martin Ssempa</a> at the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC).

We are before the Vice Chairperson of the Commission Member, Joel Cox Ojuko.

Follow updates via #EndHIVStigmaUG #HIVNotMyFault
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“I have learnt that it’ important to pay attention to how int’l laws could affect health service delivery domestically,” a journalist noted during a training workshop on the impact global policies on sexual and reproductive health have on health services in Uganda. #SRHRPolicies

“I have learnt that it’ important to pay attention to how int’l laws could affect health service delivery domestically,” a journalist noted during a training workshop on the impact global policies on sexual and reproductive health have on health services in Uganda. #SRHRPolicies
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☐ Positive Court Ruling The Constitutional Court has allowed our application to have the identity of survivors of sexual violence concealed in affidavits to be filed in court. This is aimed at protecting survivors from the stigma. Access the Ruling » bit.ly/3jY4zO2

☐  Positive Court Ruling

The Constitutional Court has allowed our application to have the identity of survivors of sexual violence concealed in affidavits to be filed in court. This is aimed at protecting survivors from the stigma.

Access the Ruling » bit.ly/3jY4zO2
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Provision of Sexuality Education (SE) to young people promotes their right to access information, and enhances their health and well being. Join the #NBSBreakfastMeeting tomorrow, as our Programme Officer,Esther Dhafa discusses the urgency of #SexualityEducation in the country.

Provision of Sexuality Education (SE) to young people promotes their right to access information, and enhances their health and well being.

Join the #NBSBreakfastMeeting tomorrow, as our Programme Officer,<a href="/DhafaEsther/">Esther Dhafa</a> discusses the urgency of #SexualityEducation in the country.
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LIVE »Talk show on the Urgency for #SexualityEducation in the Country. Our Programme Officer, Esther Dhafa joins Country Program Director, AHF Uganda Cares, Henry Magala to discuss this matter. #AHFUgandaCares #NBSMorningBreakfast #SexualityEducationUG

LIVE  »Talk show on the Urgency for #SexualityEducation in the Country. 

Our Programme Officer, <a href="/EstherDhafa/">Esther Dhafa</a> joins Country Program Director, <a href="/ahfugandacares/">AHF Uganda Cares</a>, Henry Magala to discuss this matter.

#AHFUgandaCares #NBSMorningBreakfast #SexualityEducationUG
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" Sexuality Education is an important tool for empowering young people on how to manage their sexual health. When you are equipped with the information, you make the right decisions." Esther Dhafa - CEHURD #AHFUgandaCares #NBSMorningBreakfast #SexualityEducationUG

" Sexuality Education is an important tool for empowering young people on how to manage their sexual health. When you are equipped with the information, you make the right decisions."

<a href="/EstherDhafa/">Esther Dhafa</a> - CEHURD

#AHFUgandaCares #NBSMorningBreakfast #SexualityEducationUG
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🚨 COURT RULING It is illegal for hospitals to detain patients who fail to pay medical bills; Court rules. Private hospitals have been implored to employ other remedies for debt recovery other than detention. Access the ruling » bit.ly/3Etu8hg

🚨 COURT RULING

It is illegal for hospitals to detain patients who fail to pay medical bills; Court rules. 

Private hospitals have been implored to employ other remedies for debt recovery other than detention. Access the ruling » bit.ly/3Etu8hg
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“Adopt a health and human rights approach in addressing sexual and reproductive health related issues, including provision of appropriate information and services when and where required” Our #LSN lawyer Esther Dhafa presenting on the Laws & policies on SRHR in Uganda.

“Adopt a health and human rights approach in addressing sexual and reproductive health related issues, including provision of appropriate information and services when and where required”

Our #LSN lawyer <a href="/EstherDhafa/">Esther Dhafa</a> presenting on the Laws &amp; policies on SRHR in Uganda.
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In February 2023, CEHURD filed Miscellaneous Cause No. 30 of 2023 at the Civil Division of the High Court of Uganda against the Attorney General and National Medical Stores challenging the failure to distribute essential medicines and supplies... 1/4 #DrugStockOutsCase

In February 2023, CEHURD filed Miscellaneous Cause No. 30 of 2023 at the Civil Division of the High Court of Uganda against the Attorney General and National Medical Stores challenging the failure to distribute essential medicines and supplies...

1/4

#DrugStockOutsCase
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… in a timely and efficient manner leading to the persistent stock outs of essential medicines and supplies in public health facilities occasioning various human rights violations. 2/4 #DrugStockOutsCase #DrugStockOutsUG

… in a timely and efficient manner leading to the persistent stock outs of essential medicines and supplies in public health facilities occasioning various human rights violations.

2/4

#DrugStockOutsCase
#DrugStockOutsUG
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Today, we attended the mention of the case wherein the Attorney General was instructed to file an Affidavit in Reply and the Applicant will subsequently file a Rejoinder. The matter was adjourned to 10th May 2023 for further mention and court direction. 3/4 #DrugStockOutsUG

Today, we attended the mention of the case wherein the Attorney General was instructed to file an Affidavit in Reply and the Applicant will subsequently file a Rejoinder. The matter was adjourned to 10th May 2023 for further mention and court direction.

3/4

#DrugStockOutsUG
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This is the state of our hospitals, but there’s no single day that a Ugandan doesn’t pay taxes. Let’s prioritize our health sector for the good of our nation. Ainebyoona Emmanuel Dr. Diana Atwine Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero Ministry of Health- Uganda #UgandaHealthExhibition

This is the state of our hospitals, but there’s no single day that a Ugandan doesn’t pay taxes. 
Let’s prioritize our health sector for the good of our nation.
<a href="/ainbyoo/">Ainebyoona Emmanuel</a> <a href="/DianaAtwine/">Dr. Diana Atwine</a> <a href="/JaneRuth_Aceng/">Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero</a> <a href="/MinofHealthUG/">Ministry of Health- Uganda</a> 

 #UgandaHealthExhibition
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For a critical sector like Health, we can’t afford to let people lose their lives daily & continuously over preventable issues. Health care should be available, accessible & of quality to all, not just a particular elite group of people. #UgandaHealthExhibition

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Today we appeared before the Constitutional Court for the hearing of the Constitutional Petition No.8 of 2019 which seeks to repeal sections in the 1977 Venereal Diseases Act. The petition also faults Uganda Law Reform Commission for failing to review and improve the said Act. #SocialJusticeUG

Today we appeared before the Constitutional Court for the hearing of the Constitutional Petition No.8 of 2019 which seeks to repeal sections in the 1977 Venereal Diseases Act.

The petition also faults <a href="/ULRCUg/">Uganda Law Reform Commission</a> for failing to review and improve the said Act.

#SocialJusticeUG
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Day 3 | #CEHURDMediaFellowship Agnes Akoth - Senior trainer - Sonke Gender Justice, during the Gender Transformative Action (GTA) session, has emphasized the need for journalists to drive positive change through unbiased, transparent reporting grounded in evidence. #GenerationGender

Day 3 | #CEHURDMediaFellowship

Agnes Akoth - Senior trainer - <a href="/SonkeTogether/">Sonke Gender Justice</a>, during the Gender Transformative Action (GTA) session, has emphasized the need for journalists to drive positive change through unbiased, transparent reporting grounded in evidence. 

#GenerationGender
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2/3 She highlighted that the perpetuation of rigid gender norms and imbalances can largely be attributed to power dynamics and the desire for control in our communities. When it comes to addressing cultural aspects that contribute to harmful norms and practices,.....

2/3

She highlighted that the perpetuation of rigid gender norms and imbalances can largely be attributed to power dynamics and the desire for control in our communities.
When it comes to addressing cultural aspects that contribute to harmful norms and practices,.....
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..it becomes particularly challenging. Therefore, it is important to explore ways in which we can support women and girls in challenging these norms. In this regard, engaging men and boys as key stakeholders is crucial in fostering positive transformation. #CEHURDMediaFellowship

..it becomes particularly challenging. Therefore, it is important to explore ways in which we can support women and girls in challenging these norms. In this regard, engaging men and boys as key stakeholders is crucial in fostering positive transformation.

#CEHURDMediaFellowship
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Join us tonight on NBS Television during the 9pm news bulletin as our strategic litigation programme officer Esther Dhafa expounds on the relevance of meaningful involvement of young people in decision-making processes & programming for their well-being. #InternationalYouthDay2023

Join us tonight on <a href="/nbstv/">NBS Television</a> during the 9pm news bulletin as our strategic litigation programme officer <a href="/EstherDhafa/">Esther Dhafa</a> expounds on the relevance of meaningful involvement of young people in decision-making processes &amp; programming for their well-being.

#InternationalYouthDay2023
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Our team joined 300+ participants at the Mestil Hotel for the Uganda National Conference on Health, hosted by our partner CEHURD Uganda in conjunction with the Ugandan Ministry of Health and other international development organisations.

Our team joined 300+ participants at the Mestil Hotel for the Uganda National Conference on Health, hosted by our partner <a href="/cehurduganda/">CEHURD Uganda</a> in conjunction with the Ugandan Ministry of Health and other international development organisations.