@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
"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
@pius_ojara "This is an important moment for policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and humanitarian actors to rethink how sustainable systems can better respond to the psychosocial realities of displaced children." #ChildMentalHealth#ChildrenInDisplacement
"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
28/05/2026: Dissemination workshop at @Makerere, Dr. Arthur Mugisha, Principal Investigator (P.I.) highlights that the project findings position Blended Learning (BL) as a strategic opportunity for enhancing quality, access & innovation within Uganda's higher education sector.
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
“When children ask many questions, they should not be punished. Their curiosity helps develop the cognitive abilities they need to cope with different stages of growth and development. Academic success and positive affirmation are critical during this stage.” @obalim86 of @TpoUg
"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
"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
"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
"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
"A victim or survivor must not be rejected, discriminated or isolated. In every parish, village or clan, that's what we are doing. Whoever goes against this has a fine to pay."- Rwot Obol Godfrey Oyita, Cultural Leader from Acholi. @MakerereLaw@NLinUganda@pius_ojara#SSIVII