Dr. Katja Yvonne Kerschbaumer

Head of Austrian Embassy/Development Cooperation 🇦🇹 in Uganda 🇺🇬

[Jan Sadek @JanSadek]

Respect for human rights is good for people - and good for business. At Uganda’s 7th Annual Business and Human Rights Forum, I underlined how responsible business builds trust, attracts quality investment and strengthens EU-Uganda trade. Growth should deliver for everyone. 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇬

[Kristine Blokhus @kristineblokhus]

Justice is dignity.

We are delighted to sign the EUR3.2M SAFER project with the Austrian Embassy, aiming to help build a strong GBV response system, and directly support 830,000 people across Karamoja, Acholi and Lango.

🙏to the Government and the people of Austria 🇦🇹

[Dr. Katja Yvonne Kerschbaumer @Dr_KatjaK]

@KennethOmona @UNHCRuganda Thank you Hon. Omona 🙏

[Dr. Katja Yvonne Kerschbaumer @Dr_KatjaK]

Thank you @UNHCRuganda. For Austria, standing with refugees is a matter of solidarity and humanity.🇦🇹 We are proud to work with Uganda and our partners to support those forced to flee their homes and help ensure they are not left behind 🇦🇹🇺🇬🇺🇳

[UNHCR Uganda @UNHCRuganda]

Happy National Day, Austria! 🇦🇹
Thank you for your steadfast support in addressing the critical humanitarian needs of the refugee response, making a difference in the lives of forcibly displaced people in Uganda.

@MFA_Austria @ADCinUganda @UNHCRgov @AtienoAMargaret

[UNHCR Uganda @UNHCRuganda]

Happy National Day, Austria! 🇦🇹
Thank you for your steadfast support in addressing the critical humanitarian needs of the refugee response, making a difference in the lives of forcibly displaced people in Uganda.

@MFA_Austria @ADCinUganda @UNHCRgov @AtienoAMargaret

[Dr. Katja Yvonne Kerschbaumer @Dr_KatjaK]

We warmly welcome the Executive Director of Avocats Sans Frontières @chantalvancutsem
Through our joint project, we work to safeguard constitutional rights in pre-trial detention & strengthen access to justice through legal aid services #RuleOfLaw #Governance @asf_eastafrica

[Dr. Katja Yvonne Kerschbaumer @Dr_KatjaK]

Austria, @UNFPAUganda and Uganda’s Ministries of Justice and Gender join forces 🇦🇹🇺🇬🇺🇳through the €3.42m SAFER programme to strengthen access to justice & advance #SRHR. Fighting SGBV is an investment in #humanrights & inclusive economic development. #EndGBV @MoJCAUG @Moglsd_UG

[Kristine Blokhus @kristineblokhus]

Justice is dignity.

For survivors of gender based violence, justice means access to the support they need: legal, health, psychosocial, economic.

Thank you Austria 🇦🇹 for the long standing partnership 🙏

[UNFPA in Uganda @UNFPAUganda]

We thank the Austrian Government for its continued partnership & €3.4M contribution to Phase III of the #SAFERProjectUG. Together with @UNFPA and @GovUganda , this investment will advance access to justice, #SRHR & protection for women and girls across Karamoja, Acholi & Lango.

[UNFPA in Uganda @UNFPAUganda]

“The programme helps ensure that individuals are not only able to access services but are also empowered to claim their rights and seek redress where those rights are infringed.” - @Dr_KatjaK, Head of the Austrian Embassy in Uganda.

[UNFPA in Uganda @UNFPAUganda]

Funded by the Austrian Government, the #SAFERProject integrates health, justice & protection services to ensure timely, dignified support for #GBV survivors while addressing FGM, child marriage and technology-facilitated Gender Based Violence. #EndGBV

[UNFPA in Uganda @UNFPAUganda]

A renewed commitment to justice, equality & a future free from gender-based violence! 🇦🇹🇺🇬
#UNFPA, Austria Govt & @MoJCA_UG have signed a €3.4M agreement for the #SAFERProject, expanding access to justice, #SRHR & GBV services for 830,872 people across Karamoja, Acholi & Lango.

[State House Uganda @StateHouseUg]

President @KagutaMuseveni has urged European investors to turn Uganda’s vast economic potential into productive investments that create jobs, expand markets and drive industrialisation.

He emphasised that Uganda needs investment that delivers affordable energy, efficient transport, value addition and increased production, while highlighting opportunities in manufacturing, infrastructure, irrigation and agro-processing.

His Excellency called for stronger partnerships that combine @EUinUG capital and technology with Uganda’s abundant resources to accelerate economic transformation.

[Dr. Katja Yvonne Kerschbaumer @Dr_KatjaK]

Together, #TeamEurope and European companies, including Austrian company Gugler WaterTurbines met H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni 🇺🇬🇦🇹🇪🇺
Uganda has established itself as a regional leader in creating an enabling business environment for investments in the renewable energy sector👏

[Jan Sadek @JanSadek]

Thank you, President @KagutaMuseveni, for warmly welcoming Team Europe & European business leaders yesterday, as we concluded the Uganda-EU Business Forum. Your engagement gives fresh impetus to our shared ambition: more investment, value addition & jobs in Uganda.
🇪🇺🤝🇺🇬

[Yoweri K Museveni @KagutaMuseveni]

Last night at State House Entebbe, I met European Ambassadors and investors. I was pleased to learn that European investors are increasingly investing in Uganda, particularly in hydropower and other infrastructure projects.
I have always told our European friends that Africa is a huge market because of its rapidly growing population. This is an opportunity we must all take advantage of.
On tax incentives, I explained that our 10 year tax holiday for eligible manufacturers is meant to encourage investment, production and job creation. As our people produce and earn more, Government also collects revenue through consumer spending and income taxes.

[Dr. Katja Yvonne Kerschbaumer @Dr_KatjaK]

A courtesy call with DPP Lino Anguzu reaffirmed the importance of close partnerships in advancing access to #justice. We discussed key priorities, incldg. cases of gender-based violence, pre-trial detention and case backlog. Effective prosecution is essential to justice 🇦🇹🇺🇬

[ODPPUGANDA @ODPPUGANDA]

THE HEAD OF THE AUSTRIAN EMBASSY PAYS A COURTESY CALL ON THE DPP

The Head of the Austrian Embassy, Dr. Katja Kerschbaumer, accompanied by her delegation, paid a courtesy call on the DPP at ODPP Head Office, JLOS Towers, Naguru.

As Chair of the Justice Sector Development Partners Group (JSDPG), Dr. Kerschbaumer highlighted key priorities: compliance with statutory detention provisions, reducing case backlog through increased prosecutor staffing, legal aid, and transitional justice.

The DPP appreciated the partners’ support and called for collaboration in digitalisation and establishing a Witness Facilitation Fund to enhance justice delivery.

The meeting reaffirmed the parties’ commitment to sustained engagement and a stronger justice system.

[Dr. Katja Yvonne Kerschbaumer @Dr_KatjaK]

🇦🇹 #TeamAustria at the #EUGandaBusinessForum2026! Showcasing Austria’s commitment to sustainable development, renewable energy, green transition and innovation in Uganda, as part of #TeamEurope and the EU’s #GlobalGateway Strategy. Building partnerships for a greener future! 🌱

[Dr. Katja Yvonne Kerschbaumer @Dr_KatjaK]

The #EUGandaBusinessForum2026 brought together partners to drive investment, strengthen renewable energy partnerships and advance green transition under the #GlobalGateway Strategy. 🇪🇺🇦🇹🇺🇬. Showcasing opportunities for sustainable growth & deeper EU–Uganda economic ties.