LWF Uganda works to ensure that refugees and host communities can live in safety and dignity, with equal access to their rights and protection services.
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Legal Protection
Our protection team coordinates GBV prevention and response through a survivor-centred, rights-based approach. Interventions include:
- Case management
- Psychosocial support
- Legal aid and counseling
We strengthen community-based protection structures and institutionalize effective GBV mechanisms to reach more people, especially women and girls and create safer environments for all.
Child Protection
LWF works to prevent and respond to violence, abuse and exploitation of children in refugee settlements. Our Child Protection interventions include:
- Identification of unaccompanied and separated children
- Best Interest Assessments (BIA) and Best Interest Determinations (BID)
- Case management and follow-up
These efforts ensure that the specific needs of boys and girls at risk are recognized and addressed in a timely and appropriate way.
Inclusive Protection for All
All our protection work promotes equal access to rights in line with international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law. Special attention is given to vulnerable groups such as:
- Persons with disabilities
- Elderly persons
- Other individuals with specific needs
Through awareness-raising, capacity building, and strong community engagement, LWF Uganda fosters safer, more protective environments for refugees and host communities.