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Legal Aid for Refugees at Nakivale.

Legal Aid for Refugees at Nakivale.

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URVR – Body
Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Uganda

Defending Rights,Amplifying Voices.

URVR is a community-based human rights organization providing free legal aid, documenting SGBV and LGBT+ cases, protecting children, and advocating for refugees across Uganda.

URVR team in the field
5
Core Programs
500+
Cases Handled
100%
Free Legal Aid
2024
Founded
Child Protection · Nakivale

Every ChildDeserves Safety.

Our Child Protection program shields vulnerable children from abuse and exploitation inside Nakivale Refugee Settlement — connecting them to legal, medical and psychosocial support.

Children at Nakivale
300+
Children Protected
150+
SGBV Cases
1,200+
People Trained
100%
Confidential
Legal Aid · Zero Cost

Justice Is NotFor Sale.

Refugees at Nakivale are often forced to pay UGX 400,000 in bribes just to access their documents. URVR stops that — providing fully free legal representation to every client.

URVR Legal Aid
0
Fees Charged
500+
Legal Cases
UGX 0
Cost to Client
24h
Response Time
Five Programs,
One Mission.

URVR implements five core programs to protect and promote the rights of refugees and host communities at Nakivale Refugee Settlement.

Every Number Is a Human Life.

Since our founding at Nakivale Refugee Settlement, URVR has been the only free legal resource for thousands of refugees who would otherwise face injustice alone.

500+
Legal Cases
1,200+
People Trained
300+
Children Protected
150+
SGBV Cases Documented
Children at Nakivale
Real Stories,
Real Justice.

The people we serve are the reason we exist. Here are some of their stories.

Thanks to URVR, I received my refugee documents completely free. Without their help, I would have been forced to pay UGX 400,000 as a bribe. They stood by me when no one else would.

Marie K.
Legal Aid Beneficiary

URVR taught me about my rights as a refugee. For the first time, I understood what protections the law gives me. That knowledge changed my life and gave me the courage to speak up.

Emmanuel T.
Civic Education Beneficiary

As an LGBT+ refugee, I had no one. URVR documented my case, protected me, and helped me access safe housing. They treated me with dignity when others had taken it away.

Name withheld
SGBV & LGBT+ Program Beneficiary

My child was in danger and I did not know who to turn to. URVR intervened immediately, ensured her safety, and connected us with the right protection services. They are true defenders of children.

Amina J.
Child Protection Beneficiary

URVR represented our community before district authorities when our land was being seized. We had no voice — they gave us one. Today we are still here because of their advocacy.

Samuel O.
Advocacy Program Beneficiary

I was detained unfairly for three weeks. URVR came to my defense, challenged the detention legally, and secured my release. I owe my freedom to their courage and expertise.

Jean-Pierre M.
Legal Aid Beneficiary

Before URVR, I did not know I had rights. After attending their civic education sessions, I now actively help my neighbors understand their rights too. Knowledge is power.

Grace N.
Civic Education — Nakivale East

When I reported a violation, I was afraid of retaliation. URVR kept everything confidential and handled my case with compassion. I finally feel safe to speak the truth.

Fatima A.
SGBV Documentation Program

URVR's team walked two hours to reach our village and hold a legal rights workshop. That kind of dedication tells you everything about who they are and why this work matters.

Pastor David K.
Community Leader, Nakivale
We Are Here to Help.

Reach out for legal aid, to report a violation, or for partnership inquiries. All communications are confidential.

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