NUDIPU with support from African Disability Forum- ADF conducted a validation workshop in Kampala Uganda on 12 May 2023. The workshop was on the policy and programme analysis report on land rights and food security for persons with disabilities with the aim of;
• Conducting a comprehensive analysis of the existing national, regional, and international human rights instruments related to land rights and food security for persons with disabilities in Uganda.
• Identifying gaps and weaknesses in the policies and legal frameworks that may hinder the realization of land rights and food security for persons with disabilities in Uganda.
• Providing clear and actionable recommendations for addressing the identified policy gaps in order to improve land rights and food security for persons with disabilities in Uganda.
The validation had representatives from; NOPDs, the WAA! programme partners and District/City
Union leaders from Arua City, Yumbe, Omoro and Nwoya and some media houses.
The following were the key findings from the NUDIPU validation of the report on land rights and food security for persons with disabilities;
1. Lack of clear implementation mechanisms for disability-inclusive provisions in the land sector.
2. Lack of clear implementation mechanisms for disability-inclusive provisions in various sectors, such as land, agriculture, food and nutrition, and social protection.
3. Fragmented legal frameworks on land rights.
4. Limited details on the implementation of specific provisions for persons with disabilities.
5. Lack of clear implementation mechanisms for disability-inclusive provisions in the land sector.
Key recommendations included;
1. Enhance policy provisions on land rights and food security
2. Advocate for clear guidelines on implementing disability-inclusive policies.
3. Strengthen agencies, CSOs, OPDs for effective disability-inclusive policy implementation.
4. Incorporate disability indicators for tracking, informing policy, sharing experiences.
5. Strengthen advocacy, build relationships, establish dialogues, advocate for inclusivity.
6. Collaborate with authorities to review, amend policies, and ensure disability inclusion.
7. Strengthen OPDs and CBOs advocacy through capacity building and policy engagement.
8. Partner with CSOs, OPDs for unified message, streamline land rights.
On next steps: NOPDs and DUs will undergo capacity building trainings to understand the context of land rights and its related frameworks and procedure. This will provide capacity and directions for WaA! programme Partners on advocacy engagement with relevant stakeholders.
