Action Against Violence -Uganda

To empower individuals and communities to respond to domestic violence and HIV/AIDS through advocacy, capacity building and awareness campaigns.

[Legal Aid Service Providers Network. @LaspnetUganda]

It's such a great honor to work with @FIDA_Uganda & other Legal Aid Service Providers (LASPs) to give legal aid support in our communities!

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

Scenes from our #LegalAid open day in Nabweru where we are offering a number of services including free legal advice, legal counseling, sexual reproductive health awareness and more.

#FIDAAt50

[Daily Monitor @DailyMonitor]

Changing a culture might take us a decade but we must start with a few baby steps https://t.co/3Y61TCB1Py 
#MonitorUpdates

[UN Women Uganda @unwomenuganda]

Today,@unwomenuganda wears black in honor of Rebecca Cheptegei,the Ugandan athlete tragically lost to gender-based violence. We stand against all forms of violence & discrimination. Together with @AthleticsUganda & the Domestic Violence Coalition, we say #NotAnotherWoman.#EndGBV

[CEDOVIP @CEDOVIPuganda]

In the spirit of unity and determination, let us join efforts with the National Athletics Federation to pay tribute to the late Rebecca Cheptegei and all victims of domestic violence. Please wear black tomorrow Monday 16th and share messages on all socials.
#NotAnotherWoman

[CEDOVIP @CEDOVIPuganda]

Today, the Domestic Violence Act Coalition held a press conference to condemn the tragic killing of Rebecca Cheptegei and the escalating VAW in Uganda. VAW should not be tolerated.
#NotAnotherWoman

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

In the tragic wake of the tragic death of Rebecca Cheptegei, Grace Nayiga, Executive Director of @Uganetlaw, has aligned with the Domestic Violence Coalition to demand urgent and decisive action against violence targeting women and girls.

#JusticeForRebecca #EndGBV #DVA

[LANDnet Uganda @landnetug]

Following the tragic death of Rebecca Cheptegei, the Women's Movement held a press conference condemning violence against women and girls a terrible vice that robs nations, societies and communities of women and girls. @UG_WLRM @FIDA_Uganda @CEDOVIPuganda @uwonet @Uganetlaw

[Daily Monitor @DailyMonitor]

Rebecca Cheptegei’s death: Why danger lurks for athletes in troubled unions
https://t.co/osmATWyqoM
#MonitorSport
#MonitorUpdates

[Joyce Atimango @JAtimango]

@TMFUganda we stand in solidarity to condemn violence against women and girls in all its forms. Rebecca deserves justice.
#UNICEFUganda
#Moglsd_UG
#UNESCO
#Educ_SportsUg
#ugandasports
#BelgiumInUganda
#PlanUganda
#Irish_Aid

[GBV Prevention Net @GBVnet]

Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Rebecca Cheptegei who lost her life after experiencing intimate partner violence.

We condemn violence against women and girls everywhere and call all perpetrators to justice now!
#EndVAWG #EndFemicide

[UN Women Africa @unwomenafrica]

UN Women strongly condemns the murder of Ugandan athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei, and calls on governments to take urgent measures to prevent #femicide and all forms of gender based violence: https://t.co/MvhjBT6emc
📷 Courtesy

[HiiL Uganda @InnoJusticeUG]

Domestic violence is notably higher among women & young people, with Eastern region showing the highest incidence. About 41% of Ugandan women who report legal problems experienced domestic violence in 2023, equating to 39% of all Ugandan women. Learn more: https://t.co/2FkLc9PcaM

[Legal Aid Service Providers Network. @LaspnetUganda]

Busoga region: We are currently conducting an Inception & Launch meeting of @UNODC_EA Programme at Iganga District Headquarters. Our team has received warm reception from both technical & political leadership.

#LASPNETUNODCProgramme

[Legal Aid Service Providers Network. @LaspnetUganda]

Mbale-Uganda: We are currently engaging the District Leadership of Mbale about @UNODC_EA Programme. Among the top District Leadership present include: Ms. Nakawala Naume-the RDC of Mbale,Mr. Mafabi Muhamad-LCV Chairperson,H/W Awidi Suzan-Chief Magistrate of Mbale among others.

[Legal Aid Service Providers Network. @LaspnetUganda]

Today, we have kicked off the Month of August with an inception & launch meeting of @UNODC_EA programme in Moroto District. We are excited to work with the District of Moroto to serve the great people of Karamoja.

#LASPNETUNODCProgramme

[Legal Aid Service Providers Network. @LaspnetUganda]

"Most people have no access to legal services to an extent that it's a luxury for one to have a lawyer. So this is a timely programme. We are more than ready to embrace the UNODC programme".

#LASPNETUNODCProgramme

[Legal Aid Service Providers Network. @LaspnetUganda]

Currently Happening: We are in West Nile launching @UNODC_EA programme in Arua District. District Leadership has profoundly appreciated @UNODC_EA & @LaspnetUganda for selecting Arua to be among the implementation areas.

# LASPNETUNODCProgramme

[Legal Aid Service Providers Network. @LaspnetUganda]

Today's meeting has climaxed with the signing of an MOU,official launch of the @UNODC_EA progamme as well as handing over equipment to the district leadership.

#LASPNETUNODCProgramme

[Legal Aid Service Providers Network. @LaspnetUganda]

Happening now: We are continuing with the inception & launch meetings under @UNODC_EA programme in the 20 implementing districts. And today,we have gathered at Hoima District Headquarters to officially launch this project.
@justicedefends @UgandaPrisons

#LASPNETUNODCProgramme