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Restriction of Marketing to Children: The Advertising Case
Uganda faces a growing health crisis with an estimated 900 children under the age of 14 living with diabetes. Across Africa, type 1 diabetes among children and adolescents accounted for 166,400 cases in 2015, with 7,600 new diagnoses annually. While comprehensive data on type 1 diabetes prevalence in Uganda remains scarce, anecdotal evidence from Mulago
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Public Petition Urging Adoption of Evidence-Based Nutrient Profile Model and Front-of-Pack Warning Labels in Uganda
The UNCC-FOPWL, a coalition of legal and human rights advocates, petitioned the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs to intervene in the escalating public health crisis caused by diet-related NCDs in Uganda. Citing alarming statistics from the 2023 Uganda STEPS survey—including a 33.2% overweight/obesity rate, 23.5% hypertension prevalence, and 34% of deaths attributed to NCDs—the coalition emphasized the urgent need for regulatory measures to promote healthier food choices.
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GMO Case: Challenging Kenya’s Lifting of the GMO Ban in East Africa
For over 10,000 years, peasants and smallholder farmers have freely saved, selected, exchanged, and sold seeds while using them to produce food and sustain livelihoods. These customary practices remain essential to the right to food and biodiversity, particularly for women in Africa. However, since the mid-1990s, the push for commercial seed systems and stronger intellectual
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EACOP Case: Challenging Human Rights and Environmental Violations in East Africa
The Center for Food and Adequate Living Rights (CEFROHT), alongside other Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from East Africa, filed a public interest case at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) against the Attorney General of Uganda, the Attorney General of Tanzania, and the Secretary General of the East African Community. The case addresses violations
August 7, 2025
I had lost all hope after people tried to take my land in Kiboga. But CEFROHT helped me for free and took my case to court. Because of them, I got my land back. I can now farm and take care of my children. I thank CEFROHT so much for standing with me.
Nasuuna Prossy
Before the training, I didn’t know much about the right to food. Now, I understand that food is not just a need—it is a right. The training by CEFROHT helped me learn how to write stories that can help people know their rights and push the government to do better. I now report with purpose.
Mr. Patrick Jaramoji
Working at CEFROHT has taught me so much. I have learned how law and human rights can help people get healthy food, protect their land, and live better lives. I have also joined* in trainings, court work, and advocacy events. It is a good place to grow as a student and as a person.
Ms. Ampire Rosette
CEFROHT came to our village and taught us how to grow food without chemicals. We now use local seeds, cow dung, and urine to grow healthy crops. Our soil is better, and our food is safe. We even sell some and earn money. Life is changing, and we are very grateful.
Nazziwa Florence
At CEFROHT, we know that safe food is a shared responsibility. Through strategic partnerships and grant-funded initiatives, we work hand-in-hand with stakeholders to strengthen food safety systems, advocate for policy reform, and protect consumer health.
