Master of Arts in Human Rights
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An assessment of the effects of Teachers’ industrial action on pupils’ rights to education in selected government primary schools in Soroti municipality
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10-01)The research was set to assess the effects of teacher’s industrial action on the pupil’s right to education in Soroti Municipality. It specifically sought to examine the causes of the industrial action, ways in which the ... -
An assessment of the impact of child abuse & neglect on the attainment of the child’s formal education
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-09-01)This study investigated and described the Impact of Child Abuse and Neglect on the Attainment of the Child’s Formal Education in Rubaga Division. The study was conducted with the guidance of research questions such as; ... -
The effectiveness of the child protection mechanisms against abuse in Wakiso District; A case study of Nangabo sub-county
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-07-01)This study considers child protection as a set of services designed by both government and other stakeholders to protect children and young people who are underage and to encourage family stability. The central aim ... -
The impact of the right to education in the livelihoods of fishing communities: case study Kasenyi landing site
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-08)The study is about an assessment of the impact of the right to education in the livelihoods of fishing communities. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative methods of research, and it was a case study ... -
Land rights, policy and cultural identity in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-08-01)This research was about the relationship between land rights and the right to cultural identity, looking at the policy available on land and culture and whether the policies are sensitive of the specific issues of ... -
Low voter turn-up and the right to vote: case study Kamuli Village Kireka Parish
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10)There has been a steady increase in the number of registered voters in Uganda since the first parliamentary election at independence in 1962. Despite the increase in the number of registered voters, there has been a marked ... -
The Influence of gender-based violence on women's Involvement in criminal acts in Uganda: a case study Luzira women's Prison
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-01)The study was carried out in order to assess the influence of gender based violence on women criminality in Uganda using a case study of women in Luzira prison. The specific objectives of the study were; to indentify the ... -
The challenges of dual Mailo land ownership in Uganda: a case of central region
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016)This study was geared at investigating the challenges of dual mailo land ownership in the central region of Uganda. The objective of the study was specifically to trace the genesis of dualism in mailo land which created ... -
An assessment of the accessibility of health services for hard-to-reach areas; Case study: Bugala island in Kalangala district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-01-01)The research focuses assessing the accessibility of health services in the hard to reach areas with focus on Bugala Island; in Kalangala District. A clear background and significance study has been done specifically ... -
Examining the levels of awareness about violence against women among the Batwa community in Kisoro district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-11-01)The research was carried out under the topic examining the levels of awareness about violence against women among the Batwa community in Kisoro District, South Western Uganda. The research was guided by the objectives ... -
An assessment of individual perceptions to witchcraft as a common practice in Mukono central division
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-11-01)This research study is an assessment of individual perceptions to witchcraft practices as a common practice in Mukono Central Division. This study was prompted by the rising rate of human sacrifice associated with ... -
The impact of the child friendly school methodology in promoting the right to education in primary schools. Case Study: Sustainable Comprehensive Responses for Children and their vulnerable families (SCORE) Project, central region, Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10-01)Education is a fundamental right and a building block to improving the social and economic outcomes of millions of children across the world. Although access to universal primary education has increased dramatically ... -
Examining civil leaders’ opinion on the regulation of the freedom to assemble and associate by the public order management act (2013); Case study: Lira Municipality, Lira District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-09-01)The study examined the opinions of Civil Leaders on the regulation of the exercise of freedom to assemble and freedom to association in Uganda by the Public Order Management Act (POMA) (2013).In particular, the study ... -
Socio-economic factors affecting integration and sustainable resettlement of internally displaced persons in Uganda.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10)Disaster loss and damage is on the rise in Uganda with grave consequences for the survival, dignity and livelihood of affected communities and erodes any hard-won development gains. Bududa district locate in the slopes ... -
An assessment of the factors that influence persistent girl child school dropout from secondary schools in Munkunyu sub county, Kasese District
(Uganda Martyrs University,, 2019-10-21)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 ... -
Examining the tensions between the mothers’ right to work and the children’s right to care with specific reference to Lubaga Division.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10-01)The study examined tensions between mothers’ right to work and the children’s right to care which are seen to be conflicting rights. The research was carried out in Lubaga division where mothers working in formal sectors ...
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