joanitah akoyo

Community development worker | Super passionate about promoting inclusive Peace!! All about equality for sustainable peace&development.#peace begins with you:-)

[UN Women Africa @unwomenafrica]

📊 Every 1°C rise in global temperature = 4.7% increase in intimate partner violence. At 2°C warming, 40M more women & girls could experience IPV annually by 2090.
#SpotlightOnGBV #ClimateCrisis #EVAWG

[UN Women Uganda @unwomenuganda]

Today, the @unwomenuganda team stood united against all forms of #GBV — amplifying the call to end digital violence against every woman and girl. Staff gathered at our Naguru office, adding their voice to the national #16Days of Activism launch! @EUinUG @NLinUganda

#NoExcuse

[UN Women Uganda @unwomenuganda]

“Without women, there is no peace.” Rev. Alice Nabirye. Women are key influencers in their communities. To build lasting peace, we must:✅Equip women with peacebuilding skills ✅Integrate more women into peace committees ✅Invest in women’s leadership. #WomenLeadPeace @coact1325

[UN Women Uganda @unwomenuganda]

"Even before #Resolution1325, women in Uganda were driving peacebuilding—often through informal processes' Ruth Odhiambo. Real change starts at the grassroots. Let’s: ✅Recognize these efforts
✅ Support local mediators ✅ Shift the narrative to inclusive peace

[UN Women Uganda @unwomenuganda]

Alongside #WPSat25 commemoration, @unwomenuganda @PaulinaUNWomen joined the women’s round table discussion and @coact1325 10th anniversary.

[UN Women Uganda @unwomenuganda]

Women remain underrepresented in peace mediation & decision-making” notes @OxfaminUganda Director Francis Odokorach. He called for: Tackling cultural & religious norms that limit women’s roles in #WomenPeaceSecurity; investing in gender data to inform policy & planning.
#WPSat25

[UN Women Uganda @unwomenuganda]

Speaking for civil society @uwonet @RitaAciro shared how Women’s Rights Orgs are central to Uganda’s National Action Plan #WomenPeaceSecurity. WROs working with @Moglsd_UG : provided legal aid and supported SGBV/CRSV survivors; trained women mediators & advanced localization

[UN Women Uganda @unwomenuganda]

Ahead of the 25th anniversary of #Resolution1325 tomorrow @unwomenuganda and @Mglsd_UG held a media briefing to celebrate 🇺🇬 Uganda’s leadership on #WomenPeaceSecurity. @unwomenuganda @PaulinaUNWomen applauded @NorwayMFA @JapanEmb_Uganda @ADCinUganda for their generous support.

[UN Women Uganda @unwomenuganda]

This year, @unwomenuganda will support @PoliceUg to refurbish police stations in Masaka and Gulu with a focus on victim friendly rooms to facilitate safe spaces where victims can be interviewed in confidence and privacy.

[UN Women Uganda @unwomenuganda]

Ambassador @NorwayUganda: #WomenPeaceSecurity agenda is part of a long-standing tradition of promoting women’s right in Norway’s foreign policy. @unwomenuganda has been and continues to be a close partner in some of the most important processes we are involved in.

[UN Women Uganda @unwomenuganda]

.@SusanNamondo thanked the Norwegian Government for the grant of US$5 million to support the Government of Uganda’s efforts to implement NAP III which sets a clear vision for women, peace, and security agenda.@NorwayUganda @coact1325 @TheWIPCentre

[UN Women Uganda @unwomenuganda]

Hon. Betty Amongi officially launched the #WomenPeaceSecurity Programme together with @SusanNamondo @NorwayUganda

[UN Women Uganda @unwomenuganda]

Hon. Betty Amongi: As we launch the #WomenPeaceSecuirty II programme 2022-2026, I have hope that the women and girls will be positively impacted, empowered, engaged women who shall enjoy human rights, peace, justice and security.

[UN Women Uganda @unwomenuganda]

Hon.Betty Amongi @Mglsd_UG: Uganda was among the first countries in Africa to develop a National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325. The NAP III (2021-2025) was officially launched by H.E the President of Uganda on 8th March 2021.

[UN Women Uganda @unwomenuganda]

Hon. Oleru Huda, State Minister for Defence: The Ministry is more gender responsive. When sending troops on mission we now ensure that there is a fair representation of women.

[UN Women Uganda @unwomenuganda]

Hon. Oleru Huda, State Minister for Defence: During Phase 1 of the #WomenPeaceSecurity Program, Ministry of Defence was supported to develop a gender policy that will be completed & launched soon.

[UN Women Uganda @unwomenuganda]

Speaking on behalf of the PS MoGLSD, Juliana Naumo Director Gender and Community development expressed certainty that the program will enhance government’s effort to accelerate women and girls’ participation in peace and security efforts in Uganda and beyond.

[UN Women Uganda @unwomenuganda]

The #WomenPeaceSecurity Program Phase II is funded by @NorwayMFA for a period of 4 years 2022 – 2026 & will be implemented in 15 districts.

[UN Women Uganda @unwomenuganda]

The #WomenPeaceSecurity Program Phase II was informed by existing and merging trends including interethnic conflicts, cross border security, gender-based violence, election related conflicts and climate change related effects.@coact1325 @TheWIPCentre

[TotalEnergies Uganda @TotalEnergiesUG]

This year's Theme: UNiTE! Activism to End Violence against Women & Girls recognizes the key role of women’s rights movements in preventing & eliminating VAWG. #16DaysOfAction | #OrangeTheWorld