Lisa

Lawyer & Human Rights Activist | Christian Feminist | Philanthropist

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

To all applicants who recently applied for positions at FIDA-Uganda, thank you for your overwhelming interest in joining our team. 💚

Due to the high volume of applications received, the shortlisting and interview process will be conducted in phases throughout June. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, as indicated in the job advertisement.

We appreciate your patience and understanding throughout this process.

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

We paid a courtesy visit to district stakeholders in Buvuma, including the Chief Administrative Officer, Isa Mboonge, who welcomed FIDA-Uganda’s growing presence in the islands and expressed the district’s excitement about bringing access to justice closer to women and girls.

He noted that the district is already seeing positive change through its work with FIDA-Uganda, from the trainings conducted to the women activists groups that are now actively championing rights and responding to issues in their communities. He also thanked @IcelandinUganda for their support to civil society organizations like FIDA-Uganda, noting that such partnerships are making a real difference in the lives of women and girls.

The CAO further shared that Buvuma will commemorate International Women’s Day next week, where women’s groups will showcase some of the knowledge and skills they have gained through drama and other community-led activities. 💚
#IcelandProject
@svennigudmars

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

Our legal officers Adur Lisa and @tashafaith7 are doing an incredible job, quickly settling in and working closely with communities in Buvuma island to ensure women and girls can access legal support and information when they need it most.

Their dedication is helping bridge the gap between communities and justice, one interaction at a time. 🤝 Supported by @IcelandinUganda.
#IcelandProject

[Charles Onyango-Obbo @cobbo3]

Oops! The Tale of the Great African Triple-Booking

A local African chief recently discovered that his backyard was simultaneously a Chinese mine, a US airbase, and a Gulf tomato farm, all while India swapped software for soup and Turkish drones patrolled forests that had already been shipped to the EU as furniture. We investigated how this happened:

EU to Africa: “We offer a Preferred Partnership: long-term, sustainable, and neatly wrapped in human rights. We don’t want your soul, just your lithium and a pinky-promise to stop the migrant boats.”

US counter-offer: “We’ll build a shiny Lobito railway for those minerals, call it ‘Prosper Africa’, and throw in a used F-16 if you promise to block Beijing’s number.”

China: “Whatever they promised, I’ll do in half the time with zero lectures. No questions asked about your elections—just sign this 99-year lease on the copper belt. I’ve brought my own lunch and my own workers.”

Gulf States: “Forget railways. We want the dirt. We’ll turn your savannah into a giant vegetable patch for our desert supermarkets and build a seven-star hotel where that forest used to be.”

India: “Let’s talk human capital! We’ll give you low-cost generic pills and high-speed IT hubs. In exchange, we just need all your beans and lentils to feed Mumbai. Let’s trade software for soup.”

Japan: ”Quality over quantity, please. We’ll give you a high-tech bridge that lasts 100 years, provided you fill our hydrogen tanks and let us study your rare earths in peace.”

Türkiye: “Drones! You need drones to protect the wood. And a very large mosque in the capital to look at from the drones. We are brothers, after all.”

African Bigman: “Oops. I think I’ve accidentally sold the same acre of land and mines to all seven of you. Actually, blame my predecessor. He sold half of them; I didn’t know.”

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

Our Buvuma office with supporte from @IcelandinUganda engaged the Health Centre IV Administrator and the GBV Focal Person in Buvuma District. The meeting followed up on advocacy against illegal fees charged for medical examinations of #GBV and #SGBV survivors, which often prevent victims from pursuing justice. Medical officers explained the charges are sometimes used to cover transport and accommodation when they are required to testify in court.

Health officials committed to discouraging the practice and to mobilizing other practitioners and GBV focal persons to stop charging survivors. A broader dialogue with medical staff is scheduled for April 21, 2026, where FIDA-Uganda will engage @PoliceUg and the magistrate to address the misuse of these fees, advancing access to justice for women and girls during this Women’s Month. 🌸
#IcelandProject

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡💜

This month, we honour the women who refuse to be silenced, the ones rewriting narratives, challenging injustice, and holding systems accountable.

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

Now more than ever, we cannot work alone, we can hardly afford to. That is why coalitions like these are so important. Today, we joined fellow members of the Domestic Violence Act Coalition to plan for the year ahead, including Women’s Day activities and our collective demands. 💪🏾

The DVA Coalition brings together institutions working in different capacities to support and strengthen the implementation of the Domestic Violence Act. 📖

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

In Uganda, widows remain disproportionately vulnerable to land grabbing and property dispossession, particularly in rural communities where customary norms often override legal protections. ⚖️

In Kitgum with support from @UCC_Official and Adriko & Associates, our intervention protected a 95-year-old widow from unlawful land takeover through locus mediation, boundary restoration, and community sensitisation of 28 local leaders and members on succession and women’s property rights. Her ownership was formally affirmed, and her grandchildren’s inheritance secured.

This is what inclusive justice looks like, protecting rights, shifting community norms, and strengthening accountability at the grassroots. 🌿
#FJDSpotlight #InclusionTuesday

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

On this World #SocialJusticeDay, we reflect on the work we do every day to make justice practical and accessible for those who need it most. ⚖️

At FIDA-Uganda, we provide legal aid, conduct community awareness sessions, train Community Legal Volunteers, support survivors of gender-based violence, and strengthen referral pathways so that women and vulnerable groups can claim their rights with dignity.

Social justice is not just a principle, it is the daily effort to ensure that no woman, no child, and no community is left without protection, voice, or recourse. 💜

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

Our Buvuma Field Office, under the #IcelandProject, conducted courtesy visits to key district offices including the DCDO, CAO, Deputy RDC, Probation and Social Welfare Officer, and the @UHRC_UGANDA to build rapport and explore partnerships. 🤝

District leaders welcomed the intervention, highlighting its timeliness in addressing #GBV within the community. FIDA-Uganda is now working towards signing an MoU to formalize collaboration and strengthen coordinated action in the district. 📄

[Law Development Centre @LDC_Uganda]

Announcement:
Call for Applications to the Bar Course Academic Year 2026. The advert can also be found in today's @newvisionwire paper. Thank you!

[MatrixMysteries @MatrixMysteries]

The Amish Have Just a 4% Obesity Rate—9× Lower Than Most Americans.

They break every "diet rule," yet they're leaner, stronger, and healthier than 96% of America.

In a world drowning in health advice, why does rejecting it work so well?

Here Are 10 Amish Lifestyle Secrets 🧵

[KIIZA ERON @kiizaeron]

God, heal our sick Uganda. Start with her medical facilities.

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

🎙️ What happens when culture and the law clash?
The Lira Field Office, under the #WCWProject, was hosted on @RadioWaFm to unpack Luk, a traditional custom of compensation paid when a man impregnates a girl outside marriage. The panel featuring a dynamic mix of a women’s rights activist, cultural leaders, and a legal officer explored the origins of Luk, its original aim to promote male responsibility, and how it’s being misused today.

They spotlighted how some men exploit cultural loopholes to avoid responsibility, leaving children caught between clan disputes and legal uncertainty. Callers shared deeply personal experiences, raising concerns about whether Luk is still fair or effective in today’s Uganda. Panelists agreed that while culture is vital, traditional practices must evolve to align with the Constitution and protect all children, regardless of their parents’ marital status.💬

The show stirred such strong public engagement that @RadioWaFm offered FIDA Uganda another slot to keep the dialogue going. Because building a just society means boldly questioning what no longer serves us. Supported by @wecannotwait.

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

When a father refuses to pay Luk in Lira, he walks away from responsibility, but when the daughter succeeds, he returns for the reward. Is this culture or convenience?
Join us as we unpack the deeper meaning behind the Luk custom, the price of identity, justice, and gender roles in modern Lango society. Who really bears the cost?

🗓️ Tue 13th May 2025
⏰ 8:20 PM - 9:20 PM
📻 @RadioWaFm
Supported by @wecannotwait, @Sihanet
#WCWProject

[Charles Onyango-Obbo @cobbo3]

If the election of the Pope was a typical African presidential election, we would be there looking for black or white smoke, when suddenly a strange blue smoke would rise with a relative of the dead pope emerging as the winner😉

[Lisa @LisaEyit]

@I_Am_Winter I bet they started dating when she was pretty young. Pre 25. Takes time to heal but the scars run deep.

[Lisa @LisaEyit]

As a young leader it’s always important to put God first. This is why I chose to spend my festive season attending the Pan African Youth in @Babcock_Univ to work towards advancing the gospel mission in my city.

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

Ending the year with laughter, joy, and unforgettable moments! 🎉Here’s to new beginnings and brighter days ahead.
#FIDAAt50 #50YearsOfProgress