About

Who we are

Human Rights Focus [HURIFO] is a human rights member-based Non-Governmental Organization with a countrywide mandate to promote and defend human rights.

HURIFO was founded by 6 gallant sons and daughters of Acholi in Northern Uganda in 1994 to respond to the then deteriorating human rights situation in the region, resulting from civil strife and armed rebellion.

HURIFO is registered in Uganda as an NGO with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Reg. No. INDR11874225NB) and as a Company Limited by Guarantee (Reg. No. 8001000030112829043).

HURIFO’s geographical focus is the Acholi sub-region formed by Amuru, Agago, Gulu, Gulu City, Omoro, Pader, Kitgum, Lamwo, and Nwoya districts.

Our Mission

To promote and protect all human rights through empowering the local communities to demand and duty bearers to discharge their obligations for effective provision of justice, peace, good governance and accountability services.

Our Vision

An environment where all human rights are upheld, fulfilled and enjoyed.

HURIFO’s key activities are

Human rights awareness creation [training, sensitization, dialogues]

Monitoring, Documenting and Reporting of Human Rights situation

Human rights research and advocacy

Provision of legal aid services [Litigation, mediation legal advice and counseling]

Networking and collaboration

Our values

Integrity, Respect for Human rights, Respect for gender equality and Equity, Transparency and Accountability, Empathy and Professionalism in our behaviours and works.

1 - Human Rights Based Approach

HURIFO will integrate and prioritize the principles of Non-discrimination, participation & inclusion, transparency, and accountability in all its programming and interventions.

2 - Team spirit & Collaboration

3 - Do no Harm and Trauma Informed Approach

4 - Impartiality

5 - Capacity building and technical support

6 - Research, documentation and information

7 - Networking and collaboration

8 - Access to legal aid and justice

Our Team

Human Rights Focus [HURIFO] is a human rights member-based Non-Governmental Organization with a countrywide mandate to promote and defend human rights.

HURIFO is registered in Uganda as an NGO with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Reg. No. INDR11874225NB) and as a Company Limited by Guarantee (Reg. No. 8001000030112829043).

HURIFO’s geographical focus is the Acholi sub-region formed by Amuru, Agago, Gulu, Gulu City, Omoro, Pader, Kitgum, Lamwo, and Nwoya districts.