Country Lights Uganda’s Legal Team and Department
Our dedicated legal department champions the rights of vulnerable individuals, with a particular emphasis on children in Uganda. Comprised of a diverse team including lawyers and Human Rights Activists, each member is highly qualified in their respective fields. The focus of our Legal Department is guided by three core thematic areas:
UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN’S RIGHTS
The rights of children are enshrined in international, regional, and national frameworks that delineate the fundamental entitlements of every child. Children placed in alternative care situations are particularly susceptible to vulnerabilities. Our mission is to magnify their voices, ensuring their prominent presence in policy formulation and decision-making. We collaborate with governments and partners to guarantee the protection, care, empowerment, and respect of the rights of children who have either lost parental care or are at risk of losing it.
ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS
We stand as advocates for children, endeavoring to educate communities and decision-makers about the rights of children. We actively encourage children to participate in the decision-making processes that impact their lives and to articulate their needs and desires.
SAFEGUARD CHILDREN
Every child has the inherent right to protection and the assurance of safety. At Country Lights Uganda, we unequivocally condemn all forms of child abuse, exploitation, neglect, or invasions of a child’s privacy. Our unwavering commitment is to create and sustain a nurturing and protective environment for each child we engage with through our programs.
We are devoted to upholding the rights of all children, grounded in internationally recognized frameworks such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), the UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children, and the Sustainable Development Goals. The UNCRC, ratified in 1989, establishes universal fundamental rights for all children globally. It has garnered support from 196 countries and serves as a comprehensive global blueprint for the rights of children.
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Awards, Recognition and Certificates of Merit
- Scripture Union of Uganda
- The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
Under Update.
The Mission Statement of Country Lights Uganda is to inspire, rescue and empower vulnerable children and youth through Educational Provision, Life Skills and Talent Development to become self-sustaining and Effective Leaders.
Our projects and programmes are centered around ministry work, community outreach programmes, educational and financial support for children and vulnerable persons in the communities we work in.
Country Lights Uganda’s Vision Statement is to empower young people to achieve their dreams and live a meaningful life Glorifying God that we’re pretty blessed.
Country Lights Uganda works to inspire, rescue and empower vulnerable children and youth through Educational provision, Life skills and Talent Development to become self-sustaining and Effective Leaders.
Country Lights started in 2007 as a dance crew and singing group whose activities were basically limited to pop and cultural dancing and singing country music. In 2010, by God’s divine favor and grace, the dance groups started up a children ministry were children are motivated to serve God using their talents, Educational provision and grooming them spiritually through God’s word.
Currently Country Lights Uganda is a non-profit organization that is registered under a number 10347, and it works towards inspiring, rescuing and empowering vulnerable children and youth through life skills, Education opportunities and talent development in Uganda. Our team is comprised of people with diverse academic and professional backgrounds.
To participate in our child sponsorship program, kindly reach out to us today.