Mary Namono

Ugandan-diplomat in Genève.
Rapporteur of UNHCR EXCOM 2023-2024.
I am driven by humanity and respect for human rights.
And yes, I am a lawyer!

[Mary Namono @MeriSituma]

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[Dominique Isabelle Hyde @DominiqueHyde]

Arrived in Uganda this am, a global leader in refugee response, hosting 1.93M+ refugees. 🇺🇬

The Crested Crane, emblem of peace, hope & freedom reflects the spirit of Uganda’s welcome.

Looking forward to meeting communities & partners.

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

Since January, over 41,000 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩 have sought safety in Uganda 🇺🇬, bringing the total number of Congolese in Uganda to nearly 600,000.

@CrentsilMatthew, head of @UNHCRuganda, warns that reception centres at the border are overflowing.

[Mary Namono @MeriSituma]

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[Filippo Grandi @FilippoGrandi]

Florence, who fled war in DR Congo and rebuilt her life in Uganda, reminded me why refugees must not be stereotyped.

She is a resourceful single mother, an entrepreneur boosting the local economy and a community leader — thanks to Uganda’s refugee policies.

An inspiration!

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Uganda 🇺🇬 @UgandaMFA]

PS @tybisa on refugee resettlement question: @NLinUganda supports Uganda’s open door policy for refugees in appreciation of the fact that we do not settle refugees in camps but communities, where their dignity is preserved. If there is a consideration, it must be from that perspective. As and when they formally reach out to us, we shall engage @OPMUganda which is responsible for refugees in UG for them to discuss viability.

[Mary Namono @MeriSituma]

Thank you @FilippoGrandi for your continued support of the Uganda refugee response ..#sustainablesupportiswhatweneednow

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Uganda 🇺🇬 @UgandaMFA]

Hon. Eng. Hillary Onek met with the UNHCR - Filippo Grandi on the sidelines of the 75th UNHCR EXCOM happening in Geneva. They discussed the need to increase support to Uganda refugee response. UG is the largest refugee host in Africa with 1.76 million refugees.

[Mamadou Dian Balde @mamadou_dbalde]

Thank you @micdunford and @WFPUgandaCD for the strong partnership, in response to the Sudan refugee crisis.

#Uganda is a generous refugee hosting country, needing greater support.

@UNHCRuganda @CrentsilMatthew

[Mary Namono @MeriSituma]

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[Mary Namono @MeriSituma]

It was a such a humbling experience to interact with the refugees especially the young women and children in Nakivale Settlement, iam definately not the same after looking straight into their needy eyes- we have to do more..
@UNHCRuganda
@RefugeesAfrica
@CrentsilMatthew

[Embassy and Permanent Mission of Uganda geneva @geneva_uganda]

The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Uganda in Geneva is grateful to UNHCR/Uganda Country Office Director, Mr Crentsil for facilitating a successful Mission to Nakivale refugee settlement. Mrs Namono, Head Humanitarian Division/Rapporteur EXCOM 2023-24 represented the Mission

[Embassy and Permanent Mission of Uganda geneva @geneva_uganda]

The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Uganda in Geneva is grateful to UNHCR/Uganda Country Office Director, Mr Crentsil for facilitating a successful Mission to Nakivale refugee settlement. Mrs Namono, Head Humanitarian Division/Rapporteur EXCOM 2023-24 represented the Mission

[NABBANJA ROBINAH @R_Nabbanja]

Happening: We are now holding the Pre-Global Refugee Forum (GRF) conference at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala ahead of the 2023 GRF planned to take place in Geneva (December 13-15).

On behalf of H.E President @KagutaMuseveni, I have announced our country’s refugee response pledges. I thank the development partners who have also announced their pledges. These pledges will also be announced at the GRF next month.

I will lead Uganda’s delegation to Geneva for the GRF on behalf of H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni @OPMUganda

[Mary Namono @MeriSituma]

@DominiqueHyde @MSF @UNICEF @UNHCRinSudan @RefugeesAfrica @FatimaMCole @MSF_Sudan @TinaGhelli Painful and horrifying reading this in 2023! We must all act- well wishes ti Mary.

[Dominique Isabelle Hyde @DominiqueHyde]

In Uganda, I just met Jean Batsi, one of the 26,000 refugees who fled DRC in 2023 due to increased violence.

After his wife and children were killed, he sought safety in Kyangwali, where 131,000 refugees are hosted.

Jean and others like him need peace and your urgent support.

[Dominique Isabelle Hyde @DominiqueHyde]

From hot chili to maize, refugees in Kyangwali Settlement in Uganda is full of self-reliance initiatives!

Mr. Malemo fled the DRC, leaving his thriving business behind. Through perseverance & determination he is rebuilding it, employing refugees to produce porridge &corn flour.

[Embassy and Permanent Mission of Uganda geneva @geneva_uganda]

Today, Mr Raouf Mazou- UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner, Operations paid a courtesy call to Amb Tibaleka at the Mission. They discussed the recent UNHCR-EU visit to Uganda and explored options to ease the burden on Uganda as the largest refugee host nation in Africa.

[Mary Namono @MeriSituma]

Mr. Raouf Mazou- UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Operations paid a courtesy call to Uganda Mission in Geneva and shared his experience from the recent UNHCR- EU visit to Uganda-the largest refugee host in Africa.
#refugee response is an international responsibility

[Sajjad Malik @malik_sajjad]

Uganda is an exemplary, long-standing host of over 1.5 mil refugees. Together with my colleague directors we are helping with a longer term self reliance and inclusion strategy. Fruitful meetings with Government ministries, UN agencies, NGOs & @WorldBank. Thank you 🇺🇬

[Mary Namono @MeriSituma]

@PatriqKanyomozi @HEBobiwine 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I cnttt

[Mary Namono @MeriSituma]

@ntvuganda @Photos_By_Drama Breaking my ribs