Master of Arts in Local Governance and Human Rights (Dissertations)
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Gender based violence and the rights of women: case study Katakwi sub-county, Katakwi district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-03-15)This study concentrated on examining the effects of gender-based violence on the rights of women and girls in Katakwi sub-county, Katakwi district. The study has three specific objectives which were used as the study ... -
Public private partnerships and secondary education service delivery in Uganda: case study selected secondary schools in Arua municipality
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-10-01)This study was an assessment of the effectiveness of Public- Private Partnership in enhancing education service delivery with reference to Najjah Islamic Secondary School, Nile High School and Anyafio Role Model Secondary ... -
The impact of domestic violence on the psychological well-being of family members; case study: Bumasifwa sub-county, Sironko district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-09-01)There is a growing recognition of the prevalence of domestic violence in Uganda, which is a social vice that has far reaching consequences in families and the entire society. The exposure of children and adults to ... -
Assessing the effect of planning and budgeting in equitable distribution of resources among the males and the females: case study Amuru district in Northern Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-02-18)Planning and budgeting is one of the strategies adopted by government of Uganda to address inequitable resource distribution among males, females and other interest groups such as persons with disabilities (PWDs), ... -
Observence of women’s rights: an examination of its effects on the quality-of-life; case study: Bukinda Sub County Kabale district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2013-09-01)The study on observance of women’s rights: an examination of its effects on the quality of life was carried in Bukinda Sub County, Kabale District South Western Uganda. It was because Gender equality and economic ... -
The contribution of non-governmental organizations in delivery of basic health services in partnership with local government: case study Yei civil hospital and Martha primary healthcare centre in Yei river county south Sudan
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-07-01)The study “the contribution of non-governmental organizations in delivery of basic health services in partnership with local government” was aimed at assessing the contribution of non governmental organizations in the ... -
Assessment of the contribution, barriers and solutions of women participation in local council meetings; case study: Rubaya sub county, kabala - Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-08-01)The study sought to assess the contribution, barriers and solutions of women participation in Local Council Meetings with a case study of Rubaya Sub County, Kabale district. Although women comprise over 50 per cent of ... -
The effect of the protracted northern Uganda conflict to child abuse in the post conflict period: case study Barr sub-county, Lira district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-09-01)The study was aimed at establishing the effects of the protracted conflict in Northern Uganda in relation to child abuse in Barr Sub-County, Lira district. Specifically, the study examined people’s perception/ understanding ... -
Observance of human rights in Uganda, perceptions and challenges of enjoying human rights of prisoners: case study Morukatipe prison- Tororo district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2012-11-01)Due to the poor human rights state in Uganda’s prisons, this research investigation was carried out in Morukatipe to establish the state of Human rights in Morukatipe prison, Tororo District. The research investigated ... -
An assessment of the factors that influence persistent girl child school dropout from secondary schools; case study: Munkunyu sub-county, Kasese district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-08-01)The study assessed the factors that influence girl child school dropout from secondary schools in Munkunyu sub county Kasese District. The specific objectives of the study included; to determine the school based factors ... -
Effects of child labour on girl- child education in primary schools: case study Ngetta sub-county, Erute county, Lira district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2011-09-01)This study aimed at assessing the effects of child labour on girl-child education in Ngetta sub county Lira District. It concerned girl- children below the age of 18years who were engaged /involved in child labour. The ... -
Effectiveness of the partnership between Tororo District Local Government and Plan Uganda in enhancing access to the right to Health services in Tororo County health sub-district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2009-10-01)The study was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of the partnership between Tororo District Local Government and Plan Uganda in enhancing access to the right to heath services in Tororo County Health Sub District ... -
Gender inequality and women’s economic rights in Uganda; case study: Gulu municipality
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-03-01)This study examined the influence of gender inequality on women’s economic rights in Uganda using a case of Gulu municipality. It was driven by three specific objectives; (i) To establish the causes of gender inequality ... -
Challenges faced by children delinquents in accessing justice in Uganda; case study: Naguru Remand Home
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-10-01)The study was conducted to examine the challenges of children delinquents in accessing justice in Naguru Remand Home which is based in Kampala. It specifically sought to examine the nature of crimes/offences committed ... -
The effectiveness of Kampiringisa National Rehabilitation Centre for children (KNRCC) in promoting, protecting, and fulfilling the rights of juvenile delinquents in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-07-01)Juvenile delinquency has been a major threat to most communities and families across the globe. It has led to the establishment of juvenile detention facilities as one of the control measures where juveniles who have ... -
Youth participation in local governance; extent, challenges and strategies for effective engagement in Kampala district; case study: Central and Kawempe divisions
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-08-01)Promotion of youth participation in development is a key policy, legal, and institutional objective. Participation in development does not only ensure that stakeholders drive the development agenda but also enhances ... -
Gender-based violence and the rights of women; case study: Katakwi Sub-county, Katakwi district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-03-01)This study concentrated on examining the effects of gender-based violence on the rights of women and girls in Katakwi sub-county, Katakwi district. The study has three specific objectives which were used as the study ... -
Effect of UPE policy implementation and home environments on children’s enjoyment of their right to elementary education in Mawokota county, Mpigi district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-02-01)The purpose of the study was to investigate the level of children’s enjoyment of their right to elementary education and how this level was affected by the UPE policy implementation and home environments in Mawokota ... -
An assessment of the effects of child marriage on girl child education in Soroti District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-12)This study set out to assess the effects of child marriage on girl child. Its specific objectives were to establish the factors influencing child marriage among school going girls; to determine the effect of child ... -
Social integration of refugees into the host communities research presentation: case study Congolese refugees in Katwe, Kampala, Makindye division
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-11)The growing burden of the refugee question facing Uganda is enormous; Uganda today has a refugee population of over 1.4 million refugees making Uganda the number one refugee hosting country in Africa and second in the ...
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