Welcome to Femjustice
FemJustice for Women’s Legal and Economic Empowerment is a women-led NGO dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable women and girls. Founded in 2020, the organization was born out of a deep commitment to address the systemic issues that leave women and girls facing poverty, exploitation, and abuse as a result of marginalization and discrimination. Our mission is to empower vulnerable women and girls to access justice and rise up against inequality, and violence, and actively participate in the social economic development of their communities.
Bruna Patricia Acam
Founder & CEO
Economic Empowerment Program
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Our Vision
A just world where women and girls are empowered to defend and realize their rights.
Our Mission
To empower vulnerable women and girls to access justice and rise up against inequality, and violence, and actively participate in the socio-economic development of their communities.
FemJustice improves the lives of women and girls through education, access to quality legal services, digital skilling, and economic empowerment.
Slogan
“She’s Empowered. She Defends Herself,” we believe that a woman when holistically empowered can access justice, defend herself, and make decisions out of choice and not convenience.
Since 2020
About Us
Femjustice is a youth led grassroot organisation in Uganda committed to transforming the lives of vulnerable women and girls. Founded in 2020, the organization was formed out of a deep commitment to address the systemic issues that leave women and girls facing poverty, exploitation and abuse as a result of marginalization and discrimination. Our mission is to empower young women and girls to access justice and rise up against inequality, and violence, and actively participate in the socio-economic development of their communities.
The inspiration behind Femjustice emanates from the personal experiences of our founder, Bruna. As a young girl, she witnessed the profound challenges women and girls in her community faced, particularly domestic violence, the blatant disregard for women’s property rights and the high school dropout rates among girls. Moved by these injustices, she felt compelled to act. Bruna launched an initiative to educate communities about women’s rights and empower girls with essential soft skills, equipping them to build sustainable, dignified futures.
In 2024, Femjustice became legally registered in Uganda.
Inspiration
The foundation of FemJustice is also rooted in Bruna’s childhood experience of being inspired by a powerful female role model. At just five years old, Bruna was deeply impacted by the visit of the first-ever female vice president to her community. The authority, respect, and eloquence the vice president commanded ignited Bruna’s passion for leadership and justice
FemJustice helped me understand my rights and gave me the confidence to advocate for myself and my family
Through FemJustice, I gained confidence and knowledge. Their workshops opened my eyes to my legal rights, enabling me to advocate for myself and my community. I am forever grateful!
Before I joined the FEMJUSTICE Youth Mentorship program in 2020, I had an ambition as a law student but no clear direction and purpose. All I knew was that after Bar Course I needed to get a job, work and earn money. This however is not the case today. FEMJUSTICE mentorship has over the years been the compass I didn’t know I needed. They have not just taught me how to lead but rather showed me how to believe in myself. From helping me refine my goals to opening doors I never thought I’d walk through. Their impact in my career path has been powerful and personal. Today, I walk with confidence, purpose, and vision all thanks to our mentors who saw greatness in me before I saw it myself. Truly being mentored by Ms. Bruna and her team since 2020 has been a life-changing experience.
Meet the people who make it happen
Amiyo Judith Laura
Administrative Officer
Bruna Patricia Acam
Founder & CEO
Lynn Edinance Olepus
Advocacy Officer
Namutosi Patricia
Assistant Legal Officer