Human rights violations and Child protection are some of the biggest challenges UGEM addresses in her areas of coverage and the country at large. In order to mitigate the effects of human rights violations, UGEM with financial assistance from UCMB implemented several activities to advocate for the protection of rights of vulnerable groups in nine implementing districts. 

The activities targeted SGBV prevention, girl child education and retention in school and voicing the health concerns of KPs through sensitizations, awareness creation and promotion of girl Child Education. In addition, 145 OVC were supported with scholastic materials i.e.  Books, Pens, Uniforms, Geometry Sets, Shoes, Sanitary towels and clothing. Inclusive were Community Dialogues were conducted with 80 parents/guardians of OVC on menstrual hygiene and sanitation geared towards keeping young girls in school while 50 Young girls and women were trained and equipped with skills in Craft and Bricket making and marketing to improve livelihoods

In addition, UGEM revitalized and facilitated Gender desks in 6 districts to receive SGBV cases, record, report and refer SGBV survivors in the target areas. Specifically, Community Development Officers were facilitated to record and follow up GBV cases. Local leaders and partner CSOs were trained on GBV response and referral of cases to the CDO and Police. Thus, the project supported on-going psychosocial support, advice and referral services to victims of GBV, stigma and discrimination among target groups. Relatedly, UGEM trained and oriented local leaders for example secretaries for Health, police child and family protection unit, probation and welfare officer on child protection and response.  

In order to strengthen the capacity of the target groups especially vulnerable populations, Adolescent and young women, UGEM conducted 62 seminars and life skills trainings on sexuality and life skills and reached out to 1860 vulnerable young people. These activities have continued to be a pillar towards Human Rights promotion and Child protection through prevention, response to violence, exploitation and abuse.