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[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

@refugeelawproj and Peace Fellows of Uganda are hosting the National Youth Conference: 'Youth against Misinformation, Disinformation and Hate Speech' at Fairway Hotel, Kampala.

This has brought together partner organisations, youth leaders from across the country and region with representation from MDAs

The conference is intended to increase understanding of misinformation, disinformation, hate speech and their impact on peace and social cohesion, strengthen the capacity of youth and other stakeholders to identify and respond to harmful narratives, strengthen collaboration among institutions, youth, media and peacebuilding actors aimed at reducing polarization and building trust in information within their community or networks, generate practical recommendations, positive peace messages and commitments for continued action.

This was made possible with support from @Interpeace_Org and funding from @SwissMFA

#EndMisinformationandDisinformation #GreatLakesRegion #StopHateSpeech #Socialcohesion #peacebuilding

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

After two days of engaging in an Inter-generational and Inter-cultural dialogue on misinformation and hate speech, its causes and effects, we concluded the Great Lakes Forum for Peace and Social Cohesion that took place in Rwanda.

This conference convened about 125 Peace Fellows, mentors, religious and cultural representatives from Congo (Goma and Bukavu), Uganda and Rwanda, hosted by @visionjeunesse2 in Gisenyi.

Panel discussions on; What commitments can young Peace Fellows and cultures make towards contributing to the fight against hate speech and promote peace and social cohesion, among the peoples of the Great Lakes region

The highlight for the Ugandan Peace Fellows was the visit to the Gisenyi Mass Grave Site (Commune Rouge) after the dialogue, where they commemorated the Rwandan Genocide of 1994 that was a clear effect of misinformation and hate speech.
#peacebuilding #misinformation #socialcohesion #GreatLakesRegion #YouthforPeace #PeaceFellows

@Interpeace_Org @SwissMFA

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

With the support of @Interpeace_Org and funding from the @SwissMFA, @visionjeunesse2, @PoleInstitute, @APC_Asbl, and @refugeelawproj, together conducted a two-day Great Lakes Forum for Peace and Social Cohesion, Rubavu district, Rwanda, under the theme: "Great Lakes Youth United for Peace: Together Against Hate Speech."

Young Peace Fellows and key peacebuilding actors from Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (North and South Kivu), and Rwanda, are engaged in this forum with the aim of combating hate speech and disinformation and strengthening peace and regional solidarity.

By creating a regional network of young Peace Fellows and influential leaders, it is possible to promote values of peace, tolerance, social cohesion, mediation, intercommunity dialogue, and all other initiatives that contribute to peaceful and sustainable coexistence among the people in the Great Lakes region .
#socialcohesion @disinformation
#peacefulcoexistence #GreatLakesRegion #Peacbuilding #PeaceThroughStrength

[IWACU Burundi @iwacuinfo]

Le Centre d’alerte et de prévention des conflits @CENAP_bi, en partenariat avec @Peacefellow a organisé ce jeudi 27 août 2026 à Bujumbura un dialogue politique à l’intention des représentants des institutions publiques, des partis politiques, de la société civile, des médias, des influenceurs et des confessions religieuses, sous le thème : « Ensemble contre les messages de haine : Un engagement commun pour la paix et la cohésion sociale ».
L’objectif de ce débat était de repartir avec des engagements réalistes, partagés et mesurables. Dans son allocution, la directrice nationale du @CENAP_bi Libérate Nakimana a souligné que la désinformation n’est pas un phénomène nouveau, mais que l’essor des outils numériques lui confère aujourd’hui une capacité de diffusion et d’amplification sans précédent.
Selon elle, les jeunes ne doivent pas être considérés uniquement comme des victimes potentielles, mais aussi comme des acteurs à part entière de la prévention des conflits et de la consolidation de la paix.
De son côté, le secrétaire permanent chargé de la Sécurité Publique au @MiniinterInfosBi, Richard Ndayisaba a indiqué que la prévention des messages de haine est un enjeu de paix, de sécurité et de responsabilité collective. « Avant de partager une information, il faut vérifier et mesurer les conséquences ».
La liberté d’expression doit aller de pair avec la responsabilité dans l’usage de la parole. #Burundi#politique#Dialogue#Paix @SwissDevCoop

[CENAP Burundi @CENAP_bi]

🕊️ #Burundi #Dialogue #politique #Paix

Ce 27 août 2026, #Bujumbura le @CENAP_bi avec les @Peacefellows facilitent l'échange entre acteurs étatiques, partis politiques, médias, influenceurs, jeunes et femmes sur les discours de haine et leur impacts sur la cohésion sociale

[CENAP Burundi @CENAP_bi]

🇧🇮 76,8% des Burundais ont moins de 35 ans. Pourtant, aucun député ni sénateur élu en 2025 n'a 30 ans ou moins. Ce paradoxe était au cœur du dialogue intergénérationnel organisé le 20 août à Gitega par @CENAP_Burundi avec @NIMD_int.

[rene.pdf (draft) @odanga_r]

A while ago, I observed an unhinged convo on here where some folks (Kenyans btw) were claiming that if it wasn't for colonialism, local communities would have plundered East Africa's ecosystem to extinction by hunting, firewood, etc. I just scoffed and went about my day... (🧵)

[Pop Base @PopBase]

Kylian Mbappé is now the top goalscorer in World Cup history, surpassing Lionel Messi.

[Zuri Foundation @zuri_awards]

✨ From Recognition to Impact ✨
Today, during the 16 Days of Activism, we proudly honour @NjeriWaMigwi , a woman whose courage, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to ending gender-based violence continue to light the way for many.

[Interpeace @Interpeace_Org]

120 youth from across the globe gathered in #Brussels for the 2nd #EUYPS conference. @Interpeace_Org's #PeaceFellows from Burundi, DRC & Uganda called for youth to be at the heart of peace efforts in the Great Lakes region.

Grateful to the EU for turning dialogue into action.

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

Follow the link https://t.co/gAEytemrpx If you are a young man or woman between 18 - 30 years of age with knowledge & competencies that will allow you to play an effective role in governance, peace consolidation, & development processes at the local, national, & regional levels.

[Interpeace @Interpeace_Org]

En #AfriquedelOuest, les conflits transfrontaliers sont exacerbés par une mauvaise gestion des ressources naturelles & changement climatique. Découvrez des initiatives qui améliorent la gestion des ressources naturelles pour une cohésion sociale renforcée: https://t.co/q6Xx3smoIE

[Njeri Wa Migwi™ @NjeriWaMigwi]

ICYMI

@usikimye has a school feeding program. We feed between 300-500 kids every week day. On holidays we like going a little extra like chapati and stew and juice.

We would like to ask for your help for this Easter if you can. And you can drop by to help cook and serve too.

Paybill 891300
Account Washibe
Mpesa 0718158400 Arleen Njeri

Thank you for your support

#Usikimye

[Interpeace @Interpeace_Org]

Investing in women’s leadership helps address historical & systemic inequalities, challenging gender stereotypes & paving the way for future generations of women to aspire to. Let's #AccelerateAction by promoting women's participation in governance. #IWD25 https://t.co/c36yluXPgc

[Sayo Thee Succulent @Simply_Sayo]

There’s this incredible young woman named Dora Moono Nyambe, who dedicated her life to educating and fostering over 500 vulnerable children from abuse ( including sexual), child marriage and poverty.

She recently passed away and I’ve been thinking about her and her kids a lot💔

[Interpeace @Interpeace_Org]

What started as a student-led public transport fare boycott, became a national movement for a new social contract & constitutional reform to address discontent w/ #Chile’s democratic transition. @ElenaMaffarra examines youth participation in this movement. https://t.co/UuErJOOYXj

[Thot gpt🥩 @Kivutss]

These are the meek hardworking students you studied with,they went to medical school for 5-7 years, their internship that would determine licensure was delayed by two years, they were finally posted and have now yet to be paid for four months...ni haki kweli ?
#PayMedicalInterns

[Daktari wa Maandamano @Manszoouuriy___]

A message from Medical, Dental and Pharmacists Interns to the president

#OccupyMOH
#PostMedicalInterns
#JusticeForMedics

[Thot gpt🥩 @Kivutss]

I would really appreciate it if you retweeted my tweets with #PayMedicalInterns pleaseeee 😭😭🙏

[Jonas Ndayisenga, @JonasNdayiseng1]

In the era of localization we still witness inequality and unfiltered treatment despite Refugee leaders/RLOs striving to make a difference in the community. Meaningful means equally treated and engaged @IGADsecretariat @burugu_j @UNHCR_Kenya @RefugeesIntl @DRSKenya @WorldBank