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Uganda: Facing Justice
Years active: 2010-2013
Facing Justice - Uganda is a radio programme brought to you by IWPR, in partnership with the Northern Uganda Media Club, NUMEC, discussing issues of justice and human rights in northern Uganda.
The programme is produced by local reporters in northern Uganda in English and three local languages: Luo, Ateso and Lugbara. IWPR is grateful to its partner stations which broadcast Facing Justice on a bi-weekly basis. Our partner stations are: Mega FM in Gulu, Voice of Teso in Soroti, Radio Rhino in Lira, and Radio Pacis in Arua, Radio Pol in Kitgum, Radio Piwa and Radio Palwak in Pader.
Production team: IWPR’s Facing Justice programme is a co-production by IWPR and NUMEC. Reporters: Alex Otto, Cho Woo Willy, Gladys Ngeca, supported by IWPR’s reporter network of Bill Oketch, Gillian Lamunu, Arthur Okot, Jimmy Wokorach, Richard Ekotu and James Tweny.
Northern Uganda Struggling to Cope with Mental Illness
Following region’s 20-year rebel insurgency, concern that redevelopment efforts have ignored widespread psychological disorders stemming from conflict.
Is Uganda Losing Battle Against Nodding Disease?
As cases spread, parents are struggling to reach health centres to pick up medication.
Amnesty Revoked for Uganda's LRA
Sudden change in country’s law prompts fears for those still being held by the rebels.
North Uganda Disarmament Scheme Draws Blank
Security services draw criticism for failing to properly inform public of firearms collection programme.
Press Freedom Takes a Dive
Observers worried that threats to journalists and restrictions on media could derail redevelopment efforts in northern Uganda.
Uganda's Youth Business Fund Under Scrutiny
Concern that those in the north of the country will struggle to meet scheme's stringent application criteria.
Battle for Child Welfare in Northern Uganda
Widespread concerns that under-resourced local government and police are not doing enough on child protection.
Nodding Disease Spreads in Northern Uganda
Government comes under fire for its response to outbreak among children in the region.
Contested Lands in Ugandan North
Court case exposes shortcomings of legislation as property disputes threaten now-peaceful northern region.