The Role Of Human Rights Non-Governmental Organisations In The Enforcemnt Of The Law Against Domestic Violence In Uganda (Defending The Voiceless)

ABSTRACT

This study unde11ook to investigate the role of Human Rights non-governmental organizations

in the enforcement of the law against domestic violence.

The specific objective of this study is to examine the practice of domestic violence, how the

practice is conducted, what is the reaction of the relevant authorities towards the practice and

if so what are the various steps that have been taken.

According to the findings, most women are victims of domestic violence. Therefore most

women are subjected to t011ure, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment.

Finally as recommendations the underlying root cause of the practice of domestic violence

should be identified and addressed by the relevant authorities and bodies. There is need to

sensitize the communities still practicing domestic violence about the risks involved in the

practice and also funding should be provided to respective bodies such as NGOs that deal with the sensitization of people about the practice of domestic violence.

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APA

NGWA, F (2021). The Role Of Human Rights Non-Governmental Organisations In The Enforcemnt Of The Law Against Domestic Violence In Uganda (Defending The Voiceless). Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/the-role-of-human-rights-non-governmental-organisations-in-the-enforcemnt-of-the-law-against-domestic-violence-in-uganda-defending-the-voiceless

MLA 8th

NGWA, FIDELIS "The Role Of Human Rights Non-Governmental Organisations In The Enforcemnt Of The Law Against Domestic Violence In Uganda (Defending The Voiceless)" Afribary. Afribary, 03 Jun. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/the-role-of-human-rights-non-governmental-organisations-in-the-enforcemnt-of-the-law-against-domestic-violence-in-uganda-defending-the-voiceless. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

MLA7

NGWA, FIDELIS . "The Role Of Human Rights Non-Governmental Organisations In The Enforcemnt Of The Law Against Domestic Violence In Uganda (Defending The Voiceless)". Afribary, Afribary, 03 Jun. 2021. Web. 25 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/the-role-of-human-rights-non-governmental-organisations-in-the-enforcemnt-of-the-law-against-domestic-violence-in-uganda-defending-the-voiceless >.

Chicago

NGWA, FIDELIS . "The Role Of Human Rights Non-Governmental Organisations In The Enforcemnt Of The Law Against Domestic Violence In Uganda (Defending The Voiceless)" Afribary (2021). Accessed April 25, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/the-role-of-human-rights-non-governmental-organisations-in-the-enforcemnt-of-the-law-against-domestic-violence-in-uganda-defending-the-voiceless