❝The high cost of cancer care remains a major burden for patients and their families. Through your support, @UWOCASOfficial provides free counselling, patient navigation and, where resources allow, food and transport assistance to patients in need. As we remember those we have lost, stand with those still fighting and celebrate survivors, we must recognise that survivorship also comes with challenges. Many continue to live with treatment side effects, recurrence or metastatic cancer, while caregivers carry significant emotional and financial burdens. We call on @GovUganda to invest in affordable cancer care, diagnostic services and essential medicines. We also urge employers and communities to treat people living with cancer with dignity and reject the stigma and discrimination they face. A cancer diagnosis is burdensome enough. Our first response should be simple: How do we help this person fight? Nobody should face cancer alone. Let us use our voices, positions and resources to support those affected and make screening, treatment and compassionate care accessible to all.” ~ Remarks by Dr Catherine Promise Biira (@CbPromise), Board Chairperson, UWOCASO during the 5th Breast Cancer Awareness Public Dance Workout #MoveForHer #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetectionSavesLives

❝Physical activity is an important part of cancer prevention, and activities such as dance workouts are a practical way to encourage healthier lifestyles. As an organisation, we use these activities to raise awareness about breast cancer and the role each of us can play in reducing cancer risk. I encourage you to embrace physical activity and continue organising similar initiatives within your respective institutions. Let us make exercise part of our everyday lives and keep breast cancer awareness and prevention on the agenda.❞ ~ Gertrude Nakigude, CEO of @UWOCASOfficial and a 24-year breast cancer survivor. #MoveForHer #EarlyDetectionSavesLives

CEHURD has participated in the 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭 organised by the Uganda Women’s Cancer Support Organisation (@UWOCASOfficial) under the theme“𝑴𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑯𝒆𝒓: 𝑬𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚 𝑫𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔” Launched in 2022, the annual dance workout brings together cancer survivors, families, partners and the public to raise awareness, promote early detection and mobilise support for people affected by cancer. Founded by breast cancer survivors in 2006, UWOCASO supports women affected by cancer and their families through awareness, counselling, supportive care and advocacy. In Uganda, up to 89% of women with breast cancer are diagnosed at a late stage, making timely detection and access to care especially important. Through this initiative, we join other stakeholders in emphasising the need for regular screening, timely diagnosis and treatment, while celebrating the resilience of survivors. #MoveForHer #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetectionSavesLives

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮-𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 A story published in today’s @DailyMonitor examines the emotional demands of legal practice, particularly for lawyers handling #ReproductiveJustice and other sensitive cases. The article follows a recently concluded 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗟𝗘) training on ❝The Hidden Cost of Lawyering❞ which looked at the psychological toll of repeated exposure to traumatic experiences, the importance of recognising personal limits, and the need for trauma-informed, survivor-centred approaches that protect victims and witnesses from further harm. 𝗔𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗼. Access to psychosocial support, #SelfCare and supportive workplaces can help sustain both their wellbeing and their ability to deliver justice. Read the full story in Daily Monitor pg 5, Friday, 23 October 2026 or access it online » monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/na…   #CLETraining #MentalHealth #ReproductiveJustice @bako_patricia

❝The true measure of a good lawyer is not only the ability to find answers within the law, but also the wisdom to recognise when the law, on its own, cannot provide a complete answer. It is in this broader understanding of justice and the responsibility we bear towards those we serve that the nobility of the legal profession truly lies.❞ ~ Leni Sharon Pamela | Senior Officer, Regional Engagements @afyanahakiug moderating a session during the Continuing Legal Education (#CLETraining) on “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀.” #HealthAndTheLaw #ReproductiveJustice

❝The success of our cases, the precedents we establish and the remedies we secure rarely reflect the emotional, psychological and personal sacrifices involved. We must recognise that lawyers handling these cases also need psychosocial support. At CEHURD, this need has been recognised through staff medical insurance, and the organisation is in the process of engaging a counsellor on retainer to support both staff and clients. As legal practitioners, we must go beyond winning cases to address the structural inequalities that perpetuate 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲. Our responsibility is to make the law an effective instrument for advancing human dignity, equality and social justice.❞ ~ @AJRuth3, Head Strategic Litigation at CEHURD, delivering the closing remarks at the Continuing Legal Education (#CLETraining) on #ReproductiveJustice Lawyering. #HealthAndTheLaw

❝ 𝗔 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻❞ Quoting Nelson Mandela, His Worship Busuulwa Ivan reminded the #CLETraining participants that effective justice requires both sound judgment and human empathy. His panel discussion on “Case Handling by Litigants: Empathy vs. Following Rules of Procedure in the Courtroom”, emphasised the importance of empathy, professionalism and respect in legal practice. He urged lawyers to treat clients with dignity, recognise the experiences of everyone in the courtroom and uphold their duties to clients, the court and the public. He cautioned that unprofessional conduct, missed court appearances and disrespectful treatment of clients can undermine public confidence in the justice system. He also called on legal practitioners handling sensitive cases, particularly sexual offence cases, to approach proceedings with compassion, recognising the potential trauma experienced by those seeking justice. #ReproductiveJustice

❝While workplace policies are important in creating supportive environments for #MentalHealth, personal #SelfCare remains very important. Lawyers handling demanding workloads and emotionally difficult cases need to develop practical habits that support their well-being, set healthy boundaries, manage their time effectively and make time to rest and reflect. Employers may appreciate dedication and long working hours, but individuals must also take responsibility for their own health. Legal practitioners should avoid sacrificing their well-being in the pursuit of professional success and recognise that their health should not be compromised by the demands of their work. Prioritising self-care is essential to sustaining their well-being and their ability to serve clients effectively.” Dr Alimah Komuhangi, Dean of Students at @Ahakiinstitute, speaking on Self-Care and Wellbeing of Advocates/Lawyers during the Continuing Legal Education (#CLETraining) on “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀.” #HealthAndTheLaw #ReproductiveJustice #SelfCare4UHC

❝Mental health conditions can affect anyone, regardless of their profession or social standing. Lawyers involved in reproductive justice litigation face significant pressures, including demanding workloads, public scrutiny, exposure to traumatic cases and threats to their safety. Mental illness should not be viewed as a sign of weakness. Legal practitioners need to recognise signs of psychological distress, seek professional support and uphold ethical standards when handling sensitive cases. It is also important to create supportive work environments where mental health challenges can be acknowledged without stigma, enabling advocates to protect their well-being while serving their clients effectively.❞ ~ Professor Seggane Musisi | Professor of Psychiatry during a panel discussion on 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘜𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢 | Continuing Legal Education (CLE) training. #HealthAndTheLaw #ReproductiveJustice #CLETraining

❝When you work in human rights, you become emotionally invested in the work. You listen to people’s painful experiences, witness injustice and carry these stories long after leaving the courtroom. We celebrate victories and landmark judgments, but we rarely talk about what the work costs the lawyers themselves, their families, their relationships and their peace of mind. We cannot keep celebrating sacrifice without asking what that sacrifice is costing. Lawyers are human beings too. They need space to rest, people they can talk to and institutions that care about the people doing the work, not just the work itself. We must also prepare the next generation to take over, transfer the knowledge we have accumulated and build institutions that can sustain the work beyond individual leaders. Eventually, we all have to step aside, and the question should not simply be what happens to us, but what happens to the work. We must continue defending human rights, but we cannot destroy ourselves in the process. The work matters, justice matters and human rights matter, but the people doing the work matter too. Even those who fight for others need care, support and rest.❞ ~ Dr. Adrian Jjuuko, Lecturer School of law giving a key note speech at the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) training on “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠. #HealthAndTheLaw #ReproductiveJustice #CLETraining

❝Mental health and psychosocial well-being are essential to sustainable reproductive justice lawyering. Lawyers are repeatedly exposed to distressing cases, hostile working environments and pressure to remain composed, yet the emotional toll of this work is often overlooked. We must recognise that lawyers’ well-being is part of professional competence and create supportive environments where they can seek help without stigma. This conversation provides an opportunity to examine the legal, institutional, cultural and personal barriers facing reproductive justice lawyers in Uganda and identify ways to better support those who work to advance human rights.❞ ~@nimrodmuhumuza , Legal Scholar, Human Rights Advocate and Head of Research at @afyanahakiug, speaking during the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Training under the Theme: The Hidden Cost of Lawyering: 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴. #HealthAndTheLaw #ReproductiveJustice #CLETraining

❝Confronting barriers facing reproductive justice lawyers in Uganda requires us to acknowledge the legal, institutional, cultural and personal challenges they encounter. We must also recognise the emotional toll of human rights litigation and prioritise lawyers’ mental health and well-being as an essential part of sustaining justice work.❞ ~ @EstherDhafa, moderating the opening session of the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Training on #ReproductiveJustice Lawyering. #HealthAndTheLaw #ReproductiveJustice #CLETraining

The pursuit of justice also has a human cost. How do legal practitioners protect their wellbeing while advocating for the rights and dignity of others? The Continuing Legal Education (CLE) training on “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝘾𝒐𝙣𝒇𝙧𝒐𝙣𝒕𝙞𝒏𝙜 𝘽𝒂𝙧𝒓𝙞𝒆𝙧𝒔 𝒕𝙤 𝙍𝒆𝙥𝒓𝙤𝒅𝙪𝒄𝙩𝒊𝙫𝒆 𝑱𝙪𝒔𝙩𝒊𝙘𝒆 𝒂𝙣𝒅 𝑴𝙚𝒏𝙩𝒂𝙡 𝙒𝒆𝙡𝒍𝙗𝒆𝙞𝒏𝙜 𝙛𝒐𝙧 𝙇𝒆𝙜𝒂𝙡 𝙋𝒓𝙖𝒄𝙩𝒊𝙩𝒊𝙤𝒏𝙚𝒓𝙨” is underway. Convened by the @ug_lawsociety in partnership with CEHURD, @afyanahakiug , Action for Women’s Health and the #LIRAProgramme, the training examines the emotional demands of legal practice, particularly for practitioners handling cases involving reproductive injustice, sexual and gender-based violence, discrimination and other traumatic experiences. Through discussions on reproductive justice, mental wellbeing, trauma-informed lawyering and sustainable legal practice, participants are reflecting on how to pursue justice while protecting their own wellbeing and ensuring that interactions with clients and witnesses uphold dignity, safety and respect. The discussions recognise that sustainable legal practice requires attention to both the people seeking justice and the practitioners working to secure it. #HealthAndTheLaw #ReproductiveJustice #CLETraining