KIRA MUNICIPAL GRIEVANCE REDRESS POLICY

Introduction

The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MoGLSD) is mandated under Chapter 4 Articles 31 – 40 and Chapter 16 Article 246 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda to protect and promote the rights of vulnerable population, to address gender inequalities, to ensure cultural growth, labour and employment as well as community mobilization and empowerment.

The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development is the lead agency in the management of Social, Safety and Healthy Safeguards. which are delivered through mobilization, empowerment and protection of communities.

These safeguards are delivered to Mobilize and empower communities to harness their potential while protecting the rights of vulnerable groups.

Kira Municipal Council like any other Local Governments in the Country, has the Department of Gender and Community Based Services which is mandated to carry on almost same roles as for its line Ministry above at the Local Government Level.  It’sfocus is mainly; community mobilisation, empowerment and protection of the vulnerable, marginalised and special interest groups who are often side-lined and excluded from participation in and benefits from economic growth..

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