The Center for Food and Adequate Living Rights (CEFROHT) is a Ugandan not-for-profit legal advocacy and action-research organization dedicated to promoting social justice in food systems and health. Established in 2018, CEFROHT employs a human rights-based approach to advance the right to adequate food and health through strategic litigation, legal and policy advocacy, and community empowerment. The organization focuses on areas such as nutrition and human development rights, food safety and security, women's food and reproductive health rights, public health and well-being rights, and the impact of trade and investment laws on food rights and health.

CEFROHT has built a strong reputation for its commitment to legal empowerment and social accountability. The organization has successfully implemented programs that enhance sustainable access to justice for adequate living rights in rural communities, working closely with local leaders, judicial officers, and community advocacy groups. By conducting capacity-building activities and providing pro bono legal services, CEFROHT ensures that vulnerable populations can claim their rights effectively.

Client service at CEFROHT is characterized by a participatory and multi-sectoral approach. The organization engages with communities to establish Agroecology Communities of Practice, empowering smallholder farmers, particularly women and youth, to adopt sustainable farming practices. Through these initiatives, CEFROHT fosters knowledge exchange, entrepreneurship, and rural transformation, aligning its efforts with local government planning and service delivery mechanisms to promote food sovereignty and ecological resilience.

About CEFROHT (CENTER FOR FOOD AND ADEQUATE LIVING RIGHTS)
Practice areas
Civil & Human Rights
Energy, Environment & ESG

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Civil & Human Rights

CEFROHT's Civil & Human Rights practice focuses on promoting and protecting the right to adequate food, climate justice, and economic equity through strategic litigation and legal research. The firm conducts comprehensive legal and policy analyses on issues related to food security, environmental sustainability, and livelihoods, engaging in public interest litigation to address violations in these areas. By pioneering the justiciability of the right to food in Uganda and contributing to the development of jurisprudence on food rights in the East African region, CEFROHT empowers communities and leaders through legal education and advocacy. The firm also scrutinizes trade and investment laws to assess their impact on food rights and health, emphasizing accountability from duty bearers at all levels and providing redress for violations of health and food rights.
Civil Rights
Constitutional Law
Disability
Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability
Discrimination
Native People
Education Law
Military Law
Animal Law
Faith-Based Law
State, Local, and Municipal Law
Veterans Benefits

Energy, Environment & ESG

CEFROHT's Sustainable Agri-Food Systems and Climate Justice Programme focuses on promoting seed equity, sovereignty, and rights among smallholder farmers. The organization supports farmers in adopting agroecological practices, enhancing food security, and advocating for policies that address climate change impacts on agriculture. Through legal assistance, community engagement, and strategic litigation, CEFROHT empowers communities to secure their environmental rights and fosters sustainable development.
Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Climate Change Law
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Energy Regulatory Law
Water Law
Mining Law

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