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FHRI Structure

Member-led governance and responsible oversight guide FHRI’s work to advance human rights.

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How FHRI is organised

FHRI is a membership organisation guided by the General Assembly, the Board of Trustees, the Board of Directors, and Honourable Members.

The General Assembly

The General Assembly is FHRI’s supreme policy-making body, bringing members together to set direction and uphold the Foundation’s mandate.

Board of Trustees

The Trustees safeguard FHRI’s constitution, property, and long-term institutional integrity so the organisation can remain accountable to its mission.

Mr. Wycliffe Birungi

Birungi & Co. Advocates
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Board of Trustees

Mr. Wycliffe Birungi

Birungi & Co. Advocates

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Mrs. Mary Sewamuwe

Retired Nurse
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Board of Trustees

Mrs. Mary Sewamuwe

Retired Nurse

Ms. Sarah Mukiibi S.

Libra Consultants Ltd.
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Board of Trustees

Ms. Sarah Mukiibi S.

Libra Consultants Ltd.

Mr. Albert Mukundane

Independent Consultant
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Board of Trustees

Mr. Albert Mukundane

Independent Consultant

Dr. Livingstone Sewanyana

Foundation for Human Rights Initiative
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Board of Trustees

Dr. Livingstone Sewanyana

Foundation for Human Rights Initiative

Board of Directors

The Board provides strategic leadership and oversight, guiding policies and programmes that help FHRI deliver meaningful impact for communities.

12th Board of Directors · 2025–2028

Dr. Josephine Ndagire

Hon. Chairperson (Lawyer)
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Board of Directors

Dr. Josephine Ndagire

Hon. Chairperson (Lawyer)

  • Lecturer, School of Law, Makerere University, Kampala.
  • Member of CRA Consulting Group
birungi@gmail.com +2567812345

Mr. Rajab Lwago

Hon. Vice Chairperson (Lawyer)
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Board of Directors

Mr. Rajab Lwago

Hon. Vice Chairperson (Lawyer)

  • Assistant Secretary, Uganda Virus Research Institute, Entebbe

Ms. Bernadette Nakimbubwe Bakkidde

Hon. Secretary (Lawyer)
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Board of Directors

Ms. Bernadette Nakimbubwe Bakkidde

Hon. Secretary (Lawyer)

  • Director Programmes at LANDnet Uganda

Ms. Margaret Pauline Namagembe

Hon. Treasurer (Teacher)
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Board of Directors

Ms. Margaret Pauline Namagembe

Hon. Treasurer (Teacher)

Honourable Members

Honourable Members contribute to FHRI’s governance and support the organisation’s mission to advance human rights.

Dr. Godfrey Kaggwa

Medical Personnel
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Honourable Members

Dr. Godfrey Kaggwa

Medical Personnel

  • Managing Director, Alliance Medical Centre, Kasangati
kaggwa@gmail.com +256783456575

Mr. Edward Ssanyu Kyazze

Educationist
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Honourable Members

Mr. Edward Ssanyu Kyazze

Educationist

  • Sign Language Trainer and Expert User, Kyambogo University

Ms. Miriam Kiconco

Educationist, Sociologist and Criminologist
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Honourable Members

Ms. Miriam Kiconco

Educationist, Sociologist and Criminologist

  • Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Population Studies, Kyambogo University, Kampala.

Dr. Livingstone Sewanyana – Ex-Officio

Lawyer
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Honourable Members

Dr. Livingstone Sewanyana – Ex-Officio

Lawyer

  • Executive Director, Foundation for Human Rights Initiative
  • UN Independent Expert on the Promotion of a Democratic and Equitable International Order.