Catherine Ntabadde

Former journalist @newvisionwire and ex-spokesperson @UgandaRedCross, now contributing to the survival, protection, and well-being of children & young people.

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

This #IDG2026, we reaffirm the rights of every girl to remain a child, stay in school, access essential services, be protected from violence and harmful practices, and have a voice in decisions that shape her life & future.

#EndTeenagePregnancy and invest in girls’ rights!

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

#EndTeenagePregnancy means addressing the inequalities and harmful practices that put girls at risk — while ensuring they can stay in school, access health & protection services, and make decisions about their own futures. 

#IDG2026

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

In Uganda, 24% of adolescent girls become pregnant before the age of 18—with consequences for their education, health and future opportunities.  

Early pregnancy disrupts girls' education and limits their opportunities.

#IDG2026 #EndTeenagePregnancy #InvestInUGchildren

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

Keeping girls in school is an investment in their rights and future.

When girls can continue their education, access health & protection services, & participate meaningfully in decisions that affect them, they have greater opportunities to realize their potential. #IDG2026

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

#Teenagepregnancy does not happen in isolation.

Poverty, harmful gender norms, and limited access to health, education and protection services can increase girls’ vulnerability.

#IDG2026
#EndTeenagePregnancy
#InvestInUGchildren

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

Thank you @IrlEmbUganda for #InvestInUGchildren.

#IDG2026 | #DayOfTheGirl

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

Conflict, displacement, poverty and climate shocks can disrupt education, weaken protection systems and increase girls’ vulnerability to #TeenagePregnancy and other forms of violence and exploitation.

In times of crisis and beyond, protecting girls’ rights cannot wait. #IDG2026

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

Girls are leaders, changemakers, and voices for change in their communities, circles of participation and universities. Their voices must be heard, their participation valued, and their leadership supported.

#IDG2026 #InvestInUGchildren

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

Ending #TeenagePregnancy requires more than preventing practice. It requires sustained investment in girls’ rights, education, health, protection, participation, & leadership.

Let’s create a future where every girl is safe, stays in school, & has opportunity to shape her future.

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

Today, top executives, ambassadors, @UNinUganda agencies, policymakers, & global financial leaders are convening for the 3rd High-Level Dialogue on Green Economy, Sustainability & SDGs.

Discussions center on leveraging digital transformation to fast-track Uganda's green economy

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

Strong community structures are essential to primary health care & health security.

At the 4th Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Conference, 14–16 Oct, UNICEF joins partners to advance community-led approaches that protect the health & well-being of every child. #HPconfUG26

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

Digital transformation isn't just about technology—it’s the fastest vehicle to achieve green growth, resource efficiency, and economic inclusion in Uganda.

Together we can all attain the future we want through collaborative #ClimateAction.

#GreenEconomy #SDGs2030

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

“The green transition will only become sustainable when it becomes economically viable"-Nicolas Oebel

@EnabelinUganda

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

@UNICEFRepUG @UNinUganda @WorldBankAfrica @UNFPAUganda @unwomenuganda @giz_uganda @EnabelinUganda @IOM_Uganda @UgEquityBank @youthgogreen @UCC_Official "Accelerating #SDG6 is one of the most practical ways to advance Uganda’s development ambitions, protect children, strengthen climate resilience and build a greener, more inclusive and digitally enabled economy." -@UNICEFRepUG #InvestInUGchildren

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

"Climate-resilient WASH is urgent because existing climate shocks disproportionately affect children and vulnerable communities." - @UNICEFRepUG

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

"This should not stop at conversations in boardrooms like here and meetings where we sit for hours, exchanging and consuming statistics. It should translate into actionable resolutions" @ObothOboth @Parliament_Ug

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

From the website.

Breaking the cycle!

Empowering teenage mothers and their children in western Uganda

🔗https://t.co/cOtrLo9GSn

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

For three-year-old Raphael, green on the nutrition screening tape means he is recovering from severe acute malnutrition.

Behind that colour is Christine, a community health volunteer who gave him more than care, she gave him a home.

➡️https://t.co/BLSPOqDs5b #BestStartInLife

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

Today is the International Day of the Girl.

This #IDG2026 and every day, let’s all commit to #EndTeenagePregnancy. The time is now more than ever!

Invest in girls’ rights and their power to shape their futures.

#InvestInUGchildren

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

Stronger systems. More opportunities. A better future for every child.

See how @GovUganda, @UNICEFUganda and partners are strengthening systems and responding to urgent needs so every child can survive, learn and thrive.

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