This is a new thematic/programmatic area that now brings all the work related to capacity building of PSD’s target groups together. Its objective is to enhance the capacity of rights holders and duty bearers to effectively advocate for and protect the rights of women and girls in Uganda. The goal is to see communities and Duty Bearers participating effectively in respecting and promoting human rights of women and girls.

The program evolved and adapted our human rights capacity development concept to suit different issues and categories of people including: marginalised persons and Most At-Risk Populations groups, police officers, media, local government officials, judicial officers (specifically magistrates), parents, local leaders and health providers. It develops curricula and tailor training material for each target group. The curriculum incorporates aspects as well as modules on: human rights, sexual and reproductive health and rights, transformative leadership, social movement building, regional and international human rights instruments, equality and equity, organisational development, among others.

It provides deeper public legal education and awareness at community level so as to enhance rights awareness that facilitates human rights observance for women, girls and vulnerable/marginalised persons. It empowers and promotes dialogue between women, girls, marginalised/vulnerable persons and key stakeholders on their rights as well as strengthening the capacity to lead advocacy efforts and initiatives. This in the end is intended to build a critical mass of women, girls, vulnerable/marginalised persons for transformative leadership, legislative engagement and policy influence. Our major target groups for this capacity enhancement are: women, girls, marginalised persons and service providers in conflict with laws; PWDs and people living with HIV. Our capacity building interventions also focus on creating cross-movement collaborations to effectively champion human rights advocacy.

It also targets building the capacity of duty bearers in promoting rights of marginalised groups. Priority duty bearers that the program targets include: law enforcement, judicial officers, LC1s, Religious and Cultural Leaders, health workers and communities. The program also works with the media to engage on rights of marginalised groups.

The program employs the following strategies:

• Human Rights Workshops / Trainings for Duty Bearers.
• Community Paralegal Training Program.
• Community Engagement.