ABOUT US

staff National Foundation for Democracy and Human Rights in Uganda (NAFODU) promotes and strengthens democracy, human rights and good governance through election monitoring, lobbying and advocacy, civic education, training, information dissemination and conflict resolution.

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of National Foundation for Democracy and Human Rights in Uganda (NAFODU) is to promote and strengthen democracy, human rights and good governance through election monitoring, lobbying and advocacy, civic education, training, information dissemination and conflict resolution.

OBJECTIVES

Strategic objectives

To strengthen and consolidate instruments, institutions and operation of democracy in Uganda

To consolidate the respect and observance of human rights and tenets of good governance in Uganda

Operational objectives

To monitor all presidential, parliamentary and local government elections in Uganda

To advocate and lobby through research and documentation on a regular basis the review of laws pertaining to good governance

To promote and protect human rights in Uganda

To promote a culture of civic responsibility of both leaders and citizens at all levels of society

To strengthen the multiparty system in Uganda

To advocate, lobby and speak out on issues that threaten the practice and realization of basic rights

To change people’s attitudes and emotions that often fuel political tensions and reduce electoral disputes and political violence

To promote the roles of a strong and viable opposition and of various civic organisations neccesary in a democratic government.

Promote public awareness of human rights and endeavor to ensure that all categories of human rights are respected and enforced in partnership with thr relevant law enforcement agencies and human rights organisations.