LAW, HUMAN RIGHTS AND GENDER: A Feminist Jurisprudential Perspective in Uganda

This paper explores the intersection of law, human rights, and gender, focusing on the evolution and challenges of feminist jurisprudence in Uganda. It critically examines the gender implications of customary and statutory laws and the role of international human rights frameworks in shaping gender-sensitive legal reforms. Through doctrinal analysis, the paper interrogates how laws—both local and international—reflect, reinforce, or challenge gender hierarchies. The discussion draws on legal texts, international instruments, and relevant case law to argue for a transformative approach to legal interpretation that centers gender equality.