ADAW Internatonal is a key leader in the generation of cutting edge research on various dimensions of human rights of women in Uganda and beyond. Our ground breaking research areas include: legal analysis of laws, policies and bills, baselines on new areas of interest for ADAW International, impact of laws on specific target groups, underlying determinants of human rights violations of women and traditional/informal justice systems including alternative dispute mechanisms among others.

Through the program, ADAW International works to contribute towards enhancing an enabling legal and policy environment where the rights of women are upheld and respected. This is done through legal analysis to interrogate bills, laws, policies and regulatory frameworks to inform our advocacy and engagement by marginalised persons.

ADAW International further builds strategic partnerships to enhance the realisation, respect and protection of the rights of women. ADAW International works with key government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) like the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), Uganda Police Force, JLOS institutions, national networks, alliances and NGOs as well as other key stakeholders.

The organisation also engages in Strategic Interest Litigation at the national and regional levels in order to challenge legal provisions, norms and practices that contravene international human rights principles of equality and non-discrimination.