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Item Child Marriage and Human Rights in Tororo District, Uganda: Case Study Kisoko, Gwaragwara(Uganda Christian University, 2023-09-12) Priscilla AgolaThe study examined the impact of child marriage on the human rights of children, using selected a community (Kisoko, Gwaragwara) in Tororo District, Uganda as case study. The study objectives were: to investigate the factors influencing child marriage in Kisoko, Gwaragwara ; to examine the effects of child marriage on the human rights of the victims in Kisoko, Gwaragwara and to analyze the effects of child marriage on the well-being of the victims and the entire community of Kisoko, Gwaragwara. The study employed case study design, while data was collected using qualitative approaches. Accordingly, the data collection methods were face-to- face interviews, use of questionnaires and focus group discussion (FGD), and 60 respondents participated in the study. The study findings revealed that the main factors influencing child marriage in Kisoko, Gwaragwara are poverty, cultural practice of cementing alliances and women’s position in the society. In addition, the study found that child marriage breaches different aspects of human/ children’s rights, such as the right to education, healthcare, and protection from physical and sexual abuse among others. The study concluded that child marriage is a practice that has long lasting negative impact on the well-being of the affected individuals and the development of communities where it is practiced. Consequently, the study calls for the eradication of child marriage and thus, made recommendations on possible solutions and strategies to eradicate the practice.Item Human Rights and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline in Kabale Subcounty, Hoima District, Uganda(Uganda Christian University, 2023-09-20) Calvin AmanyaThis thesis examines the effects of oil industry on the people of Kabaale Sub County, Hoima, and Bunyoro region in Uganda. The thesis analyses the current political Economy of Uganda and how Uganda is prepared to utilize the proceeds from the oil Industry for the development of the country and its people. In addition, the research examines the effects of industry on the people of Uganda by analyzing how the people Of Kabaale in Bunyoro region were affected by the plans to construct oil refinery in their Region. This field research was done using qualitative methods and the Historical Materialism theoretical framework guided the study. The major findings include; Displacement of people from land especially women, lack of accountability from the Leadership, and less citizen participation in the policy formulation and oil industry. Ugandans, East Africans and the wider Pan-African world need to re-organize their Socio-economic structure to enable people own means of production; participate and Form labor organizations. Additionally, there is a need for oil producing African countries To unite and setup and oil fund for resources and investment instead of relying on Foreign multinationals or become rentier states.Item Climate Change and the Right to Safe and Clean Water in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Insigiro District.(Uganda Christian University, 2023-09-25) Flavia Mercy ApiyoThis study was about Climate Change and the Right to Safe and Clean Water in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Isingiro District. The study was prompted by the desire to assess climate change and its implications towards the availability, accessibility, right to access clean and safe water and as well as to find out the existing copying strategies established by refugees Nakivaale settlement The study was undertaken using a mixed methods approach and that is to say; descriptive qualitative and analytical quantitative designs. The sample population comprised of 60 respondents and this included the sample size of 30 Refugees, 10 humanitarian workers, 7 Community Leaders, 6settlement Health Workers, 4 NGO Representatives, and 3 Government Officials. The selection strategy was through, simple random sampling and purposive sampling. The researcher employed basically two tools for data collection. That is; questionnaires and interview guide to collect data. After collection of the data, the results were analyzed in form of statistical tables, percentages as well as pie charts to give good visual impression. The research findings indicate that, Clean and safe water is still a challenge in Nakivale Refugees’ Settlement as clean and safe water is not readily available for the people in the settlement and there are no clear access routes to fetch clean and safe water. This is further worsened by the situation of Clean and safe water that cannot easily be gotten by even women and children within the settlement. The utilization of polluted water enhanced by climate change has led to water borne disease in Nakivale Refugees’ Settlement because due to scarcity of water, the majority of people within the settlement have resorted to not only sharing water sources like lakes, dams and swamps with animals but consuming polluted water in the settlement. Finally, the study recommends that, the government, NGOs and all other stakeholders supporting refugees in Nakivale settlement should increase budget allocation for clean and safe water, Encourage and support refugees to build local cemented tanks for the preservation of rain water during drought, creation of small dams where animals can drink water from , provision of water-guard tablets to treat water before utilization and extent more taps in villages to reduce on the long queues which are causing conflicts and fights due to frustrations while at the water sources.Item Problems Encountered and Coping Mechanisms Employed by Refugees in the Ofua Zone Within the Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement.(Uganda Christian University, 2023-09-26) Marleen Precious AsinguraThis dissertation seeks to explore the problems encountered, and coping mechanism employed by refugees in Ofua zone within rhino camp refugee settlement. The research objectives are structured to shed light on the reasons behind migration of refugees to Ofua zone of Rhino camp, the challenges they face, and the survival and coping mechanisms they employ to navigate their daily lives in refugee settlement. The first objective aims to uncover the underlying reasons that drive the refugees to the refugee settlement. This investigation will look into the sociodemographic and environmental factors and economic pressures that contribute to this phenomenon. The second objective focuses on the challenges confronted by the refugees in the refugee settlement. It entails a comprehensive examination of the physical, emotional, and social hardships refugees endure, including issues related to food security, healthcare access, education, and exposure to violence. The third objective centers on assessing the survival and coping mechanisms adopted by these refugees to navigate their daily lives. This research will investigate how these resilient individuals leverage their limited resources and social networks to secure basic necessities and protect themselves from the dangers in the camp. To address these research objectives, this study will employ a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative interviews and surveys with some of the refugees, their families, and relevant stakeholders, as well as quantitative data analysis to derive meaningful insights into the multifaceted lives of the refugees in Ofua zone of Rhino camp. Through the examination of these research questions, this dissertation seeks to contribute to the broader understanding of the circumstances and experiences of refugees in the camps. It aims to inform policy development, advocacy, and intervention strategies that can provide support and improve the lives of these refugees and similar settings worldwideItem Underscoring the Rights of Suspects in the Criminal Justice System of Uganda: A Case Study of Uganda Police(Uganda Christian University, 2023-09-27) William Deciman TutuThe presumption of innocence under the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and the Criminal Justice System of Uganda is one of the key tenets of Natural Justice that was designed to whole-heartedly protect the rights of accused and persons suspected of committing offences until such a time as when the Criminal Justice will prove them guilty of the commission of such offences and/or exonerate them from the same. However, there have been several instances in which authorities in whose custody people accused of crime have been tortured and subjected to degrading and humiliating treatment during investigations. This dissertation will examine the inherent and constitutional rights of people in Police Custody in Uganda and provide solutions to the torture they undergo while in Police Custody.Item Effect of Drug Abuse on Teenagers’ Welfare in Adjumani Town Council in Adjumani District(Uganda Christian University, 2023-10-04) Winnie Vivian AzikuDrug use by young people is a major problem facing the world today. Understanding young people's perspectives on drug use. This study was conducted in the Adjumani town Council area in Adjumani District, Uganda. Participants included 12 men and 4 young women aged between 13 and 22. A good research design was adopted. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, surveys and observations. The study found that drugs abused by participants included alcohol, nicotine, khat 'Mairungi', cannabis and Marijuana , with central village in Adjumani town council being the most affected area. Motivations for using these medications include,pears pressure , personal, family, and environmental factors. However, peer group pressure is considered a cause of drug addiction among young people. This study shows the negative situation of drug use among young people, but also completes the case that can be used to solve the problem of drug addiction in teenage boys and girls. Additionally, this study recommends that all stakeholders work together to solve the drug problem.Item Effects of Domestic Violence on Children in Bweyale town Council, Kiryandongo District(Uganda Christian University, 2023-10-06) Duoth Nhial Chan ChuopThe study was carried out in Kiryandongo district within Bweyale Town council. It was carried out on the effects of domestic violence on child welfare. Its objectives were to find out the causes of domestic violence in the area, the effects of domestic violence on child welfare and family stability as well as the measures that could be put in place to solve the problem of domestic violence. The study used a descriptive research design to describe issues relating to domestic violence and child welfare, the study population included the local people, the human rights organizations that protect the rights of children and the local authorities in the area. Simple random sampling and purposive sampling procedures were used in the study to obtain a sample of 80 respondents from the study population. Data was collected from both primary and secondary sources using key informant interviews and interview guides and Data was analyzed qualitatively in themes that reflect the study objectives. The study found out domestic violence was being caused by drankardness, poverty, adultery and bad behaviors of children. This domestic violence resulted into divorces, death of children, street children and lack of education among children. This problem of domestic violence was being solved through laws, sensitization of communities, establishment of children’s homes and punishing of the people who Promote domestic violence. Therefore the study recommended that the government and other stakeholders should step up their efforts to educate the communities on how to respect the rights of each other’s in order to have stable homes that give children better growing opportunities.Item Assessing the Survival and Coping Mechanisms of Street Children in Kisenyi Slum, Kampala Central Division(Uganda Christian University, 2023-09-12) Martha Garang AkonThis dissertation seeks to explore the complex and challenging lives of street children in the Kisenyi slum, located in Kampala Central Division, Uganda. The research objectives are structured to shed light on the reasons behind children's migration to the streets, the myriad challenges they face, and the survival and coping mechanisms they employ to navigate their daily lives in this harsh urban environment. The objectives aim to uncover the underlying reasons that drive children to the streets in Kisenyi slum. This investigation will delve into the sociodemographic and environmental factors, family dynamics, and economic pressures that contribute to this phenomenon, to focuse on the challenges confronted by street children within the Kisenyi slum. It entails a comprehensive examination of the physical, emotional, and social hardships these children endure, including issues related to food security, healthcare access, education, and exposure to violence and lastly to assess the survival and coping mechanisms adopted by street children in Kisenyi to navigate their daily lives. This research will investigate how these resilient individuals leverage their limited resources and social networks to secure basic necessities and protect themselves from the dangers of street life. However, to address these research objectives, this study will employ a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative interviews and surveys with street children, their families, and relevant stakeholders, as well as quantitative data analysis to derive meaningful insights into the multifaceted lives of street children in Kisenyi slum. Conclusively, the examination of these research questions seeks to contribute to the broader understanding of the circumstances and experiences of street children in urban slums. It aims to inform policy development, advocacy, and intervention strategies that can provide support and improve the lives of these vulnerable children in Kisenyi slum and similar settings worldwide.