The Responsible Critical Thinking (RESPECT) project is a collaborative initiative between Lund University (LU) in Sweden and Kabale University (KAB) in Uganda. This initiative aims to enhance KAB’s capacity to establish and independently manage a postgraduate program in Human Rights. A key focus is placed on marginalized communities in East Africa, exploring how their human rights can be safeguarded through advanced research.
Supported by the Swedish Institute (2024–2026), the RESPECT project seeks to foster positive societal change by promoting human rights and interdisciplinary research approaches. By strengthening KAB’s academic and research capabilities, the project contributes to the United Nations’ 16th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 16), which advocates for democracy and social justice.
key Event Details:
- Date: 21st February 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Venue: White Horse Inn, Kabale
Respect Workshop 1: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Human Rights
This will be a capacity-building workshop, focusing on the following activities:
- Human rights and marginalized groups: International perspective
- Human rights and marginalized groups: Ugandan perspective
- Interdisciplinary research: Theory and practice
- Research ideas within RESPECT: Tutored peer discussions
Forthcoming Activities:
- 24th February 2025: Mentorship of individual students Venue: Whitehorse Inn restaurant
- 28th February 2025: RESPECT Workshop 2
- March: RESPECT Workshops 3 and 4
Key Contacts for More Information:
- Prof. Katusiimeh Mesharch Walto – Project Coordinator (Uganda)
- Prof. Eva Brodin – Project Leader (Sweden)
- Nabimanya Boaz – Project Administrator
This workshop is a crucial step toward empowering researchers and educators in advancing human rights through academia. Join us as we build a more just and inclusive future through critical thinking and research excellence.