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Shelter and Settlements Alternatives. Ugandan Human Settlements Network.

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understanding their land rights. #womenspacesproject #communityparalegals

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The review meeting with Kayunga paralegals provided an opportunity to assess progress, share experiences, and discuss challenges encountered in their work. The discussions also focused on strengthening ongoing efforts to support communities in accessing justice and

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supporting communities to understand and access their land and housing rights.#womenspacesproject #communityparalegals

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Reflecting on progress and strengthening community efforts to advance land and housing rights.
The review meeting with Entebbe paralegals provided an opportunity to assess progress, share experiences, discuss challenges encountered, and identify areas for improvement in

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Reflecting on progress and strengthening community efforts in Kamuli. The review meeting with paralegals provided an opportunity to share experiences, discuss challenges, and identify areas for improvement in promoting access to land rights and justice.#womenspacesproject

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that can be undertaken once a certificate has been issued.#womenspacesproject #securelandtenure

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SSA held a meeting with the contractor and the Physical Planning Department of Kamuli Municipality to review progress on the second phase of issuing Certificates of Customary Ownership (CCOs).
The meeting provided updates on the number of applicants mapped, CCOs approved,

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and applications still pending. Participants also discussed challenges encountered during the process, including inaccessible plots and plots located in wetlands.
The meeting further highlighted the importance of raising awareness about CCOs and the subsequent land transactions

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understand how to address their concerns. #womenspacesproject #communityparalegals

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Today, SSA facilitated a legal aid clinic in Mityana to provide community members with an opportunity to seek legal guidance on land and succession issues. The session was led by a lawyer who discussed land issues and common causes of land conflicts in Uganda.

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the clinic, noting that legal services are often expensive and that many people face challenges seeking help due to limited knowledge of available options and intimidation within their communities. The clinic provided them with an opportunity to seek legal guidance and better

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Celebrating a Uganda where everyone can access adequate housing,secure land and sustainable communities. #happyindependencedayuganda

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concerns, with the overall request being for increased awareness and sensitisation on physical planning and development requirements within their communities.

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As part of the Urban Informality Working Group, SSA joined local leaders and community members in Ggaba for a meeting focused on physical planning.

The meeting brought together the Environment Officer, the Physical Planning Supervisor, and a representative from the

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Buganda Kingdom in Makindye Division, who facilitated the discussions. Key topics included land-use planning, requirements for building and development, creating resilient communities, sewage management, and waste management.

Participants raised a number of questions and

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right to adequate housing.
Let us continue working together to build communities where everyone has a place to call home. #worldhabitatday #Adequatehousingforall

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Today, we join communities around the world to commemorate World Habitat Day under the theme “Adequate Housing for All.”

Adequate housing is more than having a roof over our heads. It means having a safe and secure place to live, access to basic services, security of tenure,

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affordability and a living environment where people can thrive.

As we mark this day, we reaffirm the importance of secure land rights, inclusive housing and people-centred settlements where everyone—women, men, children and vulnerable communities can access and enjoy their

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#womenspacesproject #communityparalegals

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Review meeting with Kayunga community paralegals, where they shared updates on the activities they have been conducting, cases handled during community dialogues, and the impact of their work within the community. The paralegals also discussed their sustainability plan.