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Mother,Passionate Humanitarian worker and Advocate for for justice. Still counting my Blessings.

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

We are proud to launch a documentary titled Memoirs of Pain, a video that highlights the lived experiences, resilience, and aspirations of survivors who have endured sexual violence in situations of conflict and forced displacement. #EndRapeinConflict

https://t.co/6aPbi7qv9b

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

@patricia_odong "There is need to support the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development to finalize the policy framework for children with severe disabilities. Inclusive policies are key to protecting vulnerable children". #MHPSS #ChildrenInDisplacement

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

This week, our Lamwo Office team successfully convened and concluded a community dialogue with refugees & host community members in Palabek settlement, Lamwo. It was a safe space to dialogue and contribute to promoting peace, safety and security. #RLP

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

Depression is found in more than 30% of displaced children, highlighting the urgent need for a holistic response.” This calls for integrated action across health, education, protection, & community systems. Dr. Juliet Nakku-E.D Butabika Hospital.#MHPSS #ChildMentalHealth

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

"Uganda's sexual offence laws are scattered all over different statutes. There is need to harmonise these laws and bring them under one legislation."- @counselInno from @IGADsecretariat. @NLinUganda @MakerereLaw

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

"Much as GBV is more about women and girls, we must appreciate than men too suffer sexual violence."-Brenda Ayikuru from @RefugeesUganda Nakivale. @pius_ojara @NLinUganda @MakerereLaw

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

"Healing can be personal or social, but especially in the social context as there is a lot of stigma and discrimination. For survivors to heal, they must be able to live anywhere comfortably."- Moses Okot of Youth Advocacy Network. @NLinUganda @MakerereLaw @SSISVAM #SSIVII

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

"Dignity is something important which everyone deserves. What happened to survivors does not define them. This means the survivors are not damaged but they remain human beings who deserve respect."- Fataki Shakina, from Women of Hope. @NLinUganda @MakerereLaw @SSISVAM #SSIVII

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

"A survivor may be battling trauma, fear, shame, and emotional distress. This is why immediate case isolation, compassionate care, & trauma-informed support are critical during the first point of contact." - Dr. @DrOribaDan from @lacor_hospital. @NLinUganda @pius_ojara #SSIVII

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

"Promote traditional justice systems grounded in enduring values for addressing issues such as the legacies of conflict-related sexual violence."- Rwot Obol Godfrey Oyita, Cultural Leader from Acholi. @MakerereLaw @pius_ojara

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

"As researchers, we also experience secondary trauma after listening to survivors. Both of us may need counsellors in the end."-Dr. Robert Esuruku, from @Muni_University. @NLinUganda @MakerereLaw @pius_ojara

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

"At Panyadoli Health Centre IV, we use the 4W matrix when making our referrals. it guides us on which focal person or partner organisation can offer help in cases of referrals."- Dr. @joel_j51566 from Panyadaoli Health Centre IV, Kiryandongo. @NLinUganda @pius_ojara #SSIVII

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

"Erectile dysfunction is the commonest illness of male survivors of sexual violence. We have counselors on ground to give patients psychological support. If they have legal issues, we refer them to @refugeelawproj."- Dr. @BoscoO75192 from Padibe Health Centre IV, Lamwo. #SSIVII

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

"At @lacor_hospital, we begin patient support by first creating rapport with the patients. Thus, we have counsellors in every department to offer psychological support."-Dr. @DrOribaDan #SSIVII @pius_ojara @MakerereLaw

[Olanya francis @olanya_francis]

"Courage, Hope and Dignity for Survivors "

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

We are convening the 7th South-South Institute on Sexual Violence. Theme: Courage, Hope & Dignity for Survivors of Sexual Violence." This event will provide a platform for dialogue, learning, and reflection among survivors, practitioners, researchers, policymakers, & partners.

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

"We must encourage survivors of sexual violence to set goals, and sensitise them on what hope is. We also have to teach them life skills on resilience." - @Boloroquine, from @Tutapona. @NLinUganda @pius_ojara @nyahagon @Acengloy @Makerere @MakerereLaw @MakeStrongMinds #SSIVII

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

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.

[Judiciary Uganda @JudiciaryUG]

All Set: All is set for the Kumi High Court Open Day, which will be presided over by the Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, this morning.

The Open Day is going to be held at the Kumi High Court grounds under the theme, “Justice that Listens, Serves and Resolves.”

The engagement has brought together judicial officers, justice sector actors, local leaders, court users and members of the public for a day of interaction, sensitisation and feedback on court services.

It will also provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about court processes, available justice innovations and the Judiciary’s ongoing efforts to enhance access to Justice

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

Support groups help build the courage of survivors because after listening to the stories of others, you realise that you are not alone. They also provide therapy through the activities aimed at improving our lives such as saving and peer to peer counseling. #survivor #SSIVII