Esther Labu Chelangat

Esther Labu Chelangat is a Ugandan youth leader, law student at Makerere University and advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights(SRHR). She serves as President of the Youth Advisory Committee at SRHR Alliance Uganda. She is also identified as a Peer Educator at Reach A Hand Uganda and a youth leader at the Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD).

Education

She is a law student at Makerere University in Uganda.

Advocacy & Public Work

She has publicly spoken and written on addressing gender inequality and power dynamics—rather than just awareness—as core drivers of teenage pregnancy and youth reproductive decision-making. She participated in interfaith dialogues (such as with faith leaders in Busoga) advocating against child marriage and holding institutions accountable regarding child protection and youth welfare.

References

  1. 1 2 "Gen Z Leaders on Climate and Reproductive Health and Right". Population Connection. Retrieved 2026-11-10.
  2. 1 2 "Bodily autonomy at the centre of teenage pregnancy fight". Monitor. 2026-09-30. Retrieved 2026-11-10.
  3. ↑ Mirondo, Joshua (2026-11-03). "Busoga Faith Leaders Move from Pulpit to Pledge". SRHR Alliance Uganda. Retrieved 2026-11-13.