IAWJ - Uganda Chapter

The International Association of Women Judges - Uganda Chapter (IAWJ - U) is a non-governmental organization established in March 1994.

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As IAWJ-UC expands its grassroots work, Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya also sought institutional guidance on decentralizing the Association’s work plan and strengthening its reach in rural communities, ensuring the fight against SGBV reaches beyond the courtroom.
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Our President Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya led a delegation to meet Deputy Chief Justice Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi, briefing him on the Association’s work and its “1,000 Families, 1,000 Communities, 1,000 Days” campaign against SGBV.
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Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya highlighted IAWJ-UC’s growing membership, with 127 Judicial Officers already subscribed, and outlined initiatives focused on survivor empowerment, institutional reform, community engagement and gender-responsive justice.

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NURTURING INTEGRITY, CONSTITUTIONALISM & THE RULE OF LAW
The @IGG Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, is one of the Judges at the Finals of the 13th Annual National Inter-University Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition, organised by the Centre for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) at Hotel Africana today.
Lady Justice Naluzze is serving on the panel of Judges alongside:
1. Hon. Rtd. Justice Stephen Martin Egonda Ntende
2. Hon. Justice Catherine Bamugemereire
3. Hon. Justice Geoffrey Wilfred Kiryabwire
4. Hon. Justice Eva Luswata
The Moot Court Competition provides law students with an opportunity to strengthen their skills in legal research, constitutional interpretation, advocacy and public speaking—competencies that contribute to nurturing a professional, ethical and accountable legal profession.
This year’s competition is held under the theme:
“Reproductive and Gender Justice in Uganda: Navigating Constitutional Rights, Public Interest and Social Values.”

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Building on IAWJ-UC’s “1,000 Families, 1,000 Communities, 1,000 Days” campaign, IAWJ-UC and FIDA-Uganda are exploring joint interventions, including engaging current and future legal professionals on barriers to justice for SGBV survivors.
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IAWJUganda and @FIDA_Uganda are strengthening their partnership to advance gender justice and access to justice for SGBV survivors. The collaboration brings together legal expertise and community action towards safer, violence-free societies.
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Inaugural EOC National Discrimination & Access to Justice Inter-University Moot Court Competition
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Watch live on
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Addressing the next generation of lawyers, Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya urged legal practitioners to look beyond legal disputes and protect vulnerable and disadvantaged people from discrimination. She emphasised that justice must serve everyone, not only the privileged.

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The EOC National Inter-University Moot Court Competition brought together law students from seven universities under the theme “Advancing Equality, Dignity and Inclusion through Law and Justice.” Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya was Guest of Honor.
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At the EOC National Inter-University Moot Court Competition 2026, Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya called on future lawyers to champion equality, inclusion and access to justice. A reminder that the law must serve people and protect dignity.

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⚖️ “The law must be a pathway through which equality, dignity and justice are realised for all.”

At the opening of the EOC National Inter-University Access to Justice, Discrimination and Equal Opportunities Moot Court Competition 2026, Hon. Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya, President of International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ-UC) and Chief Guest, urged the next generation of lawyers to embrace the law as an instrument for advancing equality, inclusion and access to justice.

Her message sets the tone for these two days of advocacy, legal scholarship and meaningful engagement on discrimination and equal opportunities.

Advancing Equality, Dignity and Inclusion through Law and Justice.

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The leadership of the International Association of Women Judges Uganda Chapter (IAWJ-UC) yesterday paid a courtesy visit to Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court as part of its ongoing campaign to strengthen membership and mobilise action against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).

The delegation was led by the IAWJ-UC President, Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya, together with the Vice President, Lady Justice Joyce Kavuma Kyambadde, and other members of the Association.

Addressing judicial officers and staff at the Court, Lady Justice Kazaarwe said the Association has committed to reaching 1,000 families during its three-year term of office as part of efforts to contribute to the fight against SGBV.

She urged judicial officers to prioritise and expeditiously handle cases involving sexual and gender-based violence, describing such acts as an affront to human dignity.

Lady Justice Kazaarwe noted that the visit marked the fourth day of the Association’s ongoing campaign and said encouraging results were already being registered, including an increase in membership subscriptions.

She explained that IAWJ-UC, as a Non-Governmental Organisation, operates within the country’s national development framework. Adding that it is working towards developing a coordinated national approach to implementing its mandate.

During the engagement, Lady Justice Kazaarwe expressed appreciation to the Judiciary Administration and the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Judiciary for allocating IAWJ-UC office space at Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court.

She said the office would provide the Association with an identifiable operational base and facilitate the coordination and implementation of its activities.

Lady Justice Kazaarwe also thanked the Chief Magistrate in charge of Nakawa Court, HW Allan Gakyaro Mpirirwe, and the entire court team for their hospitality.

She encouraged judicial officers to join and actively participate in the Association’s activities, emphasising that membership of IAWJ-UC is not restricted to female judicial officers.

The courtesy visit forms part of the Association’s broader efforts to increase its visibility and membership while mobilising judicial officers and communities to promote equal access to justice and strengthen the response to sexual and gender-based violence.

The engagement concluded with a group photograph of the IAWJ-UC delegation and the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court team

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The President of the International Association of Women Judges – Uganda Chapter (IAWJ-UC), Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya, on Wednesday held a closed-door engagement with Pastor Robert Kayanja of Miracle Centre Cathedral as the Association continues to build strategic partnerships in its campaign against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).

Lady Justice Kazaarwe was accompanied by HW Gladys Kamasanyu.

The engagement forms part of IAWJ-UC’s wider effort to take the fight against SGBV beyond the courtroom and into families and communities by mobilising influential stakeholders, including faith leaders, to support prevention, awareness and access to justice.

During the meeting, Pastor Kayanja welcomed the initiative and pledged his full support to the campaign, signalling an important partnership with faith-based leadership in extending the Anti-SGBV message to families and communities.

The Association is championing the “1,000 Families, 1,000 Communities, 1,000 Days” campaign, which seeks to harness the influence of judicial officers and strategic partners to address SGBV at community level and promote safer families

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On #InternationalDayOfDemocracy, IAWJ-Uganda Chapter reaffirms the importance of justice, equality and participation in building inclusive societies. Democracy is strengthened when rights are protected and every person has an opportunity to be heard.

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A moment of connection at the Third National Court Open Day as visitors engaged with our President Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya at the Association’s stall, learning more about its vision for equal justice and gender equity.

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The IAWJ-Uganda Chapter stall continued to be a hub for engagement. Visitors had the opportunity to interact with President Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya and learn about IAWJ-UC’s work in promoting equal justice and safer communities.

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Visitors at the IAWJ-Uganda Chapter stall during the Third National Court Open Day engaged with President Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya, learning more about the Association’s work to advance justice, gender equity and the fight against SGBV.

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The Third National Court Open Day commenced with a procession from the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala to Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, marking the beginning of a day dedicated to bringing justice closer to the people.
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Faith leaders have a powerful role in shaping families and communities. IAWJ-UC’s engagement with Pastor Robert Kayanja underscores the importance of partnerships in taking the fight against SGBV beyond the courtroom and closer to the people. #IAWJUganda

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On 21 August 2026, Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya engaged Pastor Robert Kayanja on strengthening community action against SGBV. Pastor Kayanja pledged his support to the IAWJ-UC campaign to reach families and communities. #IAWJUganda #Reach1000