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Association of Human Rights Organizations (AHURIO) is a network of human rights organization that is implementing Human rights work in the Rwenzori Region (Kasese, Kabarole, Kyenjojo, Kyegegwa, Ntoroko, Kamwenge and Bundibugyo Districts in Western Uganda).

The organization is registered as both a non government and accompany Ltd by guarantee under registration number S. 5914/3784. As a company limited by guarantee, it’s registered with a certificate of incorporation as 60792.

Currently the network has 19 member organizations. The organization is geared towards improving the respect for Human rights in the Rwenzori Region in particular and Uganda at large though member organizations.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT STRUCTURES OF THE ORGANISATION

• GENERAL ASSEMBLY Gives direction regarding the organization of the network. Elects members of the executive committee to serve for a period of two years. Approve financial and technical reports. Reviews and approves financial budget estimates and work plans.

• EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Implement decisions and policies by the General assembly .Make draft work plans. Execute legal document. Support and monitor the work of the network.

• SECRETARIAT Plan and budget for the network’s activities liaise with the executive committee on policy matters. Monitor member organizations activities. Implement policies passed by the general assembly. Information collection, documentation and dissemination. Provide legal support to MOs and the community where one’s rights have been violated. Network with other stake holders in the field of human rights.

• MEMBER ORGANIZATION Share information and experience with other members. Receive network services.

It was formally evident that NGOs/ CBOs in the rural areas that are intervening in the awareness campaign against human rights abuse are hampered by poor downward and upward information flow.

It is also important to note that most organization start as small community based organizations with little experience in human rights and capacity to employ skilled personnel.

Hence the formation of AHURIO to build the capacity of these organization.

It assumes a participatory planning with all its member organization in order to avoid duplication of services and conflict within the region. It looks at networking as the only option if respected for human rights is to be realized and also work towards quality NGOs to bridge the existing gap in the rural areas.

The organization aims at strengthening the capacity of member organization through training, information sharing, legal awareness advocacy and lobbying for a favourable environment to work in.