Joy Acom Okello

Lawyer | Humanitarian Affairs | Migration

[Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda @NLinUganda]

Did you know 40% of mental health issues develop before 14y.o.?
@refugeelawproj is addressing mental health under the Securing Refugee Host Relations through Enhanced Protection, incorporating the most vulnerable of all: Forcibly displaced children. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

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.

[Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda @NLinUganda]

Last Friday our team participated in the quarterly vitality activity.
And what better way to improve your mental health than with some delicious comfort food? 🌯

The activity: a full training in making Rolex! 🇺🇬

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

On 13 May 2026, @refugeelawproj conducted a National Dialogue on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Children in Displacement.
Theme: Positioning Children’s Mental Health at the Centre of Service Delivery and Policy Conversations. With support from @NLinUganda.

[Joy Acom Okello @AcomJoy]

It was a pleasure being part of this dialogue.

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

"We commend the @refugeelawproj and all partners advancing child-centred approaches within displacement governance and service delivery systems. Transformative policy begins with courageous conversations such as this one." @AcomJoy of @NLinUganda

[Joy Acom Okello @AcomJoy]

Healing takes time, and sometimes strength means allowing yourself to rest, speak up, and seek support. No matter how difficult the season, hope remains and healing is possible.
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3
#MentalHealthMonth

[Joy Acom Okello @AcomJoy]

This reality became personal when my pre-term newborn was diagnosed with malaria at just weeks old. While I am grateful for a positive outcome, many families are not as fortunate.
Now we can. Now we must. #EndMalaria #ZeroMalaria

[Joy Acom Okello @AcomJoy]

As we mark #WorldMalariaDay, it is important to challenge the normalization of malaria in most high-burden regions in Uganda. What is often perceived as routine remains a leading, yet preventable cause of death.

[Joy Acom Okello @AcomJoy]

Behind every program, process, or administrative decision is a human story that matters. Its usually easy to focus on delivery, timelines, and procedures but the real value of what we do comes when we put people at the center, this is what gives work meaning and impact.#Growth

[UNHCR Uganda @UNHCRuganda]

🇳🇱🤝🇺🇬 Netherlands Ambassador to Uganda @FrederiekeQ visited Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement to witness how PROSPECTS is strengthening refugee self-reliance, advancing sustainable development, and promoting inclusive protection systems in Uganda.

@ilo @UNICEFUganda

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

The team also engaged with a Sudanese women-led initiative supported by the project's livelihoods and English for Adults components. It was inspiring to see resilience, skills building, economic empowerment transforming lives & strengthening refugee–host relations in action.

[Joy Acom Okello @AcomJoy]

It was great to see the vital work being done by the teams; restoring mobility and hope for those affected by conflict.

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

Together with representatives from @NLinUganda, we visited @corsuhospital in Entebbe, an important partner in delivering medical repair services for persons affected by war-related harm. The tour offered firsthand insight into the life-changing care provided to clients.

[Joy Acom Okello @AcomJoy]

One of the most powerful things we can do as women is open doors for other women. Mentorship, encouragement, and shared wisdom create pathways for growth and leadership. Let’s keep lifting each other as we rise.
#WomenSupportingWomen #MentorshipMatters

[Joy Acom Okello @AcomJoy]

Empower a woman, empower the world. Every act of mentorship, encouragement, or faith in a woman creates ripple effects in families and communities. Let’s invest in making an impact around us🌍
#WomenInLeadership #CommunityImpact , #IWD2026, #WomenEmpowerment

[Joy Acom Okello @AcomJoy]

“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” - Michelle Obama
In this month, I celebrate women who uplift communities ranging from career women to women nurturing families while leading with faith and compassion. Women truly change lives.
#IWD2026 #WomenEmpowerment

[EU in Uganda @EUinUG]

On #InternationalWomensDay, we highlight #TeamEurope commitment to advancing social inclusion in🇺🇬. Together with @GovUganda & partners, we are investing in girls’ education, safe & inclusive schools, sexual & reproductive health & rights, & skills for economic empowerment.🇪🇺🫶🇺🇬

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

Justice for refugee children requires a child-centred approach, one that ensures legal procedures are sensitive to their age, trauma, and unique circumstances - Bouwe-Jan from @NLinUganda
#TRCFM9 #ChildrensRights
@RefugeesUganda @MakerereLaw

[Joy Acom Okello @AcomJoy]

Recently, at the UN Base in Entebbe, I joined a stakeholder workshop validating the Self-Reliance Measurement Framework for refugees & hosts. Grateful to @GenderUG, @OPM_Uganda @CRRFSecretariat & all for the insights! Ready to apply this in advancing refugee self-reliance.

[Joy Acom Okello @AcomJoy]

After 20+ years walking beside migrants
from refugee camps to consular desks I’ve learned: Policy is powerful, but compassion is what moves it.
Stories, not paperwork, change systems.
#Weaver #HumanitarianVoice #RefugeeSupport #CulturalIntergration

[Joy Acom Okello @AcomJoy]

Preeclampsia nearly took me. Twice.
So many women carry this trauma in silence. I’m writing a book not just for me, but for every mother who wonders if she’ll make it.
Let’s talk about maternal health. Let’s break the silence.
#Preeclampsia #MaternalHealthMatters #OurStoriesHeal