The story of Refugee Law Project
What does it mean for Refugee Law Project, as a community outreach project of the School of Law, Makerere University, to survive and flourish for two decades in Uganda, currently host to the third largest refugee population in the world?
Our responsibility
Mission
To empower asylum seekers, refugees, deportees, IDPs and host communities to enjoy their human rights and lead dignified lives
Vision
That all people enjoy their human rights, irrespective of their legal status. This vision is supported by relevant international laws as well as the Constitution of Uganda
Our Core Values
Independence
Innovation
Non-discrimination
Rigour
Respect
Professionalism
Accountability
Our mandate
To promote the protection, well-being and dignity of forced migrants and their hosts.
To empower forced migrants, communities and all associated actors to challenge and combat injustices in policy, law and practice.
To influence national and international debate on matters of forced migration, justice and peace
To serve as a resource for forced migrants and relevant actors.
