@CKimbugwe. When we talk about Uganda's open door policy, we need to walk the talk. We need to ensure that as government, civil society and all stakeholders are involved in creating a conducive environment for #refugees to access services openly & live safely in Uganda. #WRD2026
We need to reaffirm our collective commitment to courage, hope, dignity & inclusion 4 survivors of #CRSV. Silence must never be mistaken for absence. By listening, learning, researching & acting together, we can help build systems of protecn & care that leaves no survivor behind.
In his opening remarks at the 7th South-South Institute on Sexual Violence in Kampala, @pius_ojara, director @refugeelawproj expressed his appreciation to the @NLinUganda for the continued support to male survivors of #sexualviolence who have been ignored for a very long time.
We are building capacity of 15 Sudanese Refugee Leaders of Kawempe & Entebbe in a 2 day session on case management, assessment, documentation, #GBV, mental health & peace-building. @OPMUganda & the leaders committed to promote security & peaceful co-existence thru info sharing.
The story of NRA rape of men in Northern Uganda is here - told by the victims in their own words. It was screened at Theatre La Bonita in Kampala on Thursday, June 4, 2009.
It is 20 minutes long.
The documentary, like many documented accounts of NRA violence in Northern Uganda, has been scraped off the internet, but some university libraries have copies from where we got this.
@deuce_mercy@GodwinTOKO@ckaheru.
Today we trained 20 policy makers in Kiryandongo on sustainable peace-building & Transitional Justice, focusing on inclusive approaches, accountability & long-term stability. @OPMUganda, @UNHCRuganda & office of the CAO committed to collaborate & work together with policy makers.
Let us honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by choosing love and light over division and hate; carry his dream forward and keep marching toward a more perfect union.
Thrilled to be featured in today’s @DailyMonitor!
The story spotlights #DAFI alumni over 3,000 graduates now driving change as professionals, mentors, and community leaders across Uganda.
Read more: https://t.co/85rVRAQD2L
@UNHCRuganda@GermanyDiplo
In collaboration with Lamwo DLG, yesterday we held a cross-border prayer at Madi Opei TC. The gathering brought together leaders & communities on both sides of the border between UG and SSD to reflect, pray, renew a shared commitment to peace, dialogue, and unity. @NLinUganda
Today we joined Lamwo DLG, in a cross-border dialogue at Apiriti border point in Madi Opei TC, Lamwo District, addressing emerging and prolonged resource-based conflicts. This aims to promote peaceful coexistence and unity among South Sudanese and Ugandans. @NLinUganda
Today, we joined Christ the King Catholic Church in Kitgum to welcome the Governor of Kisumu, H.E Prof. @AnyangNyongo and Uganda’s Chief Justice, Hon. @ac_owinydollo, in a bid to promote Luo cultural diversity and peaceful coexistence among the Luo communities of East Africa.
Today we held a preparatory planning meeting with Media Christian Community, RDC - Lamwo, for the Bi-Annual Cross Border Dialogue that aims at strengthening peace-building processes for peaceful coexistence btn S.Sudan & Uganda in the bordering area of Lamwo DLG. @NLinUganda
It was a great honour to have insightful discussions on our work at the #NMPDC Museum, which integrates history, education, culture, remembrance, & human rights, with H.E. Prof. @AnyangNyongo, Governor of Kisumu County, the CJ @ac_owinydollo, Dr Olara Otunnu, & other dignitaries.
On this #WorldHumanRightsDay, we stand firm on the foundation that women's rights are human rights. May we continue to speak up for dignity, fairness & a future where every voice matters! Read our statement here: https://t.co/KPIbiEkVoQ
#genderequality
Pre-CSW70 consultations began today in Addis Ababa w/ calls for bold steps to secure access to justice for all African women & girls. RD @MHouinato met w/ H.E. Ergogie Tesfaye, Ethiopia’s Minister of Women & Social Affairs (@ErgogieTesfaye) to advance this shared agenda. #CSW70
15 refugee and host youth have finalised a refresher cellphone training concluded today by the Media for Social Change programme. The skills acquired will go along way in amplifying their voices on issues affecting their communities. Thanks to @NLinUganda
Today, we held a Transitional Justice Working Group meeting in Kitgum, to identify emerging transitional justice issues, and develop actionable recommendations for strengthening peacebuilding, commitment to justice, healing, and lasting peace. Thanks to @NLinUganda