FIDA Uganda

Leading the fight for Gender Equality and protecting the rights of women and girls. 📞 Toll-Free: 0800 111 511

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

🔹 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗜𝗗𝗔-𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮
We offer a wide range of free legal and empowerment services to promote gender equality and justice for women across Uganda, services like legal aid, mediation, economic empowerment, prison visits, and mobile legal clinics.
💜 But we can’t do this alone.
🎯 Donate today to support a woman access justice:
👉🏾 https://t.co/He3WxQnzj8

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭. 🌍

Today, we celebrate Malaika McGillicuddy for generously volunteering her time and expertise to support FIDA-Uganda’s policy development and institutional strengthening. Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to advancing our mission. 💜
#Volunteerism #FIDAULeadershipAcademy

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

🎥#𝐓𝐁𝐓 | 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞. 💬

Last month, we brought together Community Legal Volunteers (CLVs), elders, cultural leaders, and local council leaders from Karamoja and West Nile to reflect on their journey, share lessons, and renew their commitment to advancing access to justice.

Beyond the discussions and shared experiences, it was a chance to celebrate the remarkable work of these community champions, the first point of contact for many women, girls, and vulnerable people seeking justice in some of the country’s hardest-to-reach communities. Supported by 🇩🇰🇸🇪🇳🇱🇮🇪.
#CLVSpotlight #RDEProject

[Ministry of Lands,Housing and Urban Development @ministry_lands]

📢PUBLIC NOTICE
Temporary Suspension of LC I Involvement in Land Transactions During the Election Period. The public is advised to take note and comply until further notice.📌

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

#TBT | FIDA-Uganda participated in the #CSW70 National Debrief, convened by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (@Mglsd_UG) in partnership with @PlanUganda. 🤝

The engagement brought together key stakeholders to reflect on the outcomes of #CSW70, identify priorities for advancing gender equality, and discuss practical solutions to the legal, structural, and socio-economic barriers that continue to limit women and girls’ access to justice in Uganda.

As we look ahead to #CSW71, we are committed to advancing legal and policy reforms, strengthening accountability, and working alongside government, development partners, and civil society to ensure that global commitments translate into tangible progress for women and girls. ✊🏾
#AccessToJustice #GenderEquality

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

A timely and practical resource for advancing digital safety, especially for young women navigating online spaces. We encourage students, educators, and advocates to explore this valuable toolkit. 📘
#EndOnlineViolence

[FemTech Law Initiative @femtechXlaw]

📣Publication Alert
We are proud to share that our Digital Safety Toolkit for University Students on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) has officially been published.
Download your free copy here: https://t.co/EOxmLpdliw

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

When women organize, communities change. When they are supported, that change becomes even more sustainable.

Our Buvuma Legal Officers, @LisaEyit and @tashafaith7, held a check-in meeting with leaders of the Buvuma Women’s Rights Coalition to reflect on progress, discuss challenges, and refine the coalition’s advocacy priorities.

From advocating for by-laws to protect children from exploitation, to tackling drug misuse and promoting safer roads for school-going children, the coalition continues to champion issues that matter most to their communities. Supported by @IcelandinUganda. 🇮🇸
#IcelandProject

[Akina Mama wa Afrika @amwaafrika]

Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA), a 40-year Pan-African feminist organisation, is looking to hire an experienced and visionary Executive Director to lead their organisation into its next transformative phase. 

This role sits at the intersection of feminist movement leadership, organisational stewardship and institutional influence. As Executive Director, you will provide overall leadership to AMwA, guiding strategy, organisational effectiveness and long-term sustainability, ensuring the organisation remains a trusted and influential voice across Africa.

For more information: https://t.co/LQrIhObUlK

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

#𝐓𝐁𝐓 | 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 ⚖️

Last month, Our Nebbi Field Office, with support from @unwomenuganda, joined the @JudiciaryUG and other justice sector actors for a Court Open Day at Nebbi Chief Magistrate’s Court under the theme, “𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬, 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬.”

The event created a valuable platform for residents to engage directly with justice sector institutions, better understand court processes, seek legal information, and raise concerns affecting their access to justice. FIDA-Uganda was proud to provide legal information and guidance alongside other legal aid service providers, reaffirming our commitment to empowering communities with knowledge of their rights. 📚

One of the day’s key highlights was the @JudiciaryUG’s commitment to bringing justice closer to the people through reforms such as expanded use of alternative dispute resolution, mobile court sessions, digitization of court processes, and efforts to operationalize a High Court circuit in Nebbi. Access to justice begins with access to information, and partnerships like these help bridge that gap. 🤝
#UNWomenProject

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

Our Moroto Legal Officer, @BuyiMeable, joined education leaders, district officials, and other stakeholders at the Quarterly Integrity Meeting for the Education Sector, convened by @mucobadi, to strengthen implementation of the Moroto District Sexual Harassment Policy for Schools.🏫

At the invitation of the District Education Officer, FIDA-Uganda guided participants through the Policy, highlighting the roles of headteachers, teachers, School Management Committees, Parent-Teacher Associations, and other duty bearers in preventing, reporting, documenting, and responding to incidents of sexual harassment. The session also emphasized survivor-centred approaches, confidentiality, and the importance of accessible reporting and referral mechanisms.

To promote effective implementation at the school level, FIDA-Uganda invited headteachers to partner with the Legal Aid Clinic to orient School Management Committees and Parent-Teacher Associations on the Policy, helping build ownership and ensure every school is equipped to provide a safe, respectful, and protective learning environment for all learners. Supported by 🇩🇰🇸🇪🇳🇱🇮🇪.
#RDEProject

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

Through the Partnerships on Accountability, Civic Engagement, and Rights Project, our Arua and Terego field offices, in partnership with the Uganda Consortium on Corporate Accountability (@UccaUg), convened district leaders, civil society organisations, cultural leaders, Community Legal Volunteers, and other stakeholders for a two-day training on Business and Human Rights. 📚

The training strengthened participants’ understanding of Uganda’s National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights and explored how businesses, government, and communities can work together to ensure that economic activities uphold human rights, protect the environment, and provide access to effective remedies where rights are violated.

Participants identified key concerns affecting communities in West Nile, including child labour, unsafe working conditions, environmental pollution, discrimination against persons with disabilities, barriers to justice, and labour rights violations. These discussions will inform continued advocacy and collaboration with duty bearers to promote responsible business conduct and strengthen accountability across the region. Supported by 🇩🇰🇸🇪🇳🇱🇮🇪.
#RDEProject

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

Our Napak Legal Officer, Sheila Batambuze, joined district leaders, civil society organisations, law enforcement, and other duty bearers for the District Human Rights Committee Semester Dialogue to review progress on key human rights concerns and agree on interventions to strengthen the protection of rights in Napak. 📈

Discussions focused on pressing issues including gender-based violence, barriers to healthcare, land conflicts, child labour, poor WASH services, school overcrowding, and limited access to justice. Stakeholders also explored ways to strengthen accountability, improve GBV response mechanisms, enhance child protection, and foster sustained collaboration to tackle the root causes of human rights violations. Supported by 🇩🇰🇸🇪🇳🇱🇮🇪.
#RDEProject

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

Our support doesn’t end with the formation of community financial groups. We continue to mentor and strengthen them to thrive economically. 🌾

With support from @FOKUSkvinner, we engaged members of Kukoka Si Bigambo Women’s Group in Luwero District in a mentorship session focused on proper record keeping for stronger savings, accountability, and group sustainability. They also explored practical, low-cost income-generating opportunities that can help increase household incomes despite limited access to land. 🏡
#FOKUSProject

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

It was a great pleasure to welcome Mr. Neal Porter, Director of International Services at the Center for Victims of Torture, @CVTorg, together with his team, Mr. Gabriele Marini and Ms. Amullen , to our head office today.

It was a valuable opportunity to share experiences on the psychosocial elements of service delivery and programme adaptation, particularly on how these can be integrated into transitional justice and reparations work. We also had meaningful discussions on supporting victims of torture and the importance of building the capacity of the different stakeholders in the humanitarian sector to provide trauma-informed services. 📚

We are grateful to the @glsurvivorsfund, with whom we are implementing the On the path to reparations: A survivor-led action to strengthen the ecosystem on reparations in Uganda in partnership with Golden Women Vision Uganda, for facilitating this engagement and creating opportunities for partners to meet, exchange experiences, strengthen collaboration, and work together towards advancing justice and reparations for survivors. ⚖️
#GSFProject #OnThePathToReparationsProject #Reparations

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

Collective action towards building a more inclusive society where persons with disabilities can fully participate, access services, and exercise their rights without barriers. ⚖️

Our Moroto Office, with support from 🇩🇰🇸🇪🇳🇱🇮🇪, participated in the Annual Stakeholders’ Convention on the 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐣𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐛-𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧.

Held under the theme “𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠,” the convention brought together district local governments, civil society organizations, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), cultural institutions, religious leaders, and development partners to reflect on progress, identify persistent barriers, and strengthen collective efforts towards disability inclusion.

Stakeholders highlighted continued challenges affecting persons with disabilities, including stigma and discrimination, harmful cultural beliefs, limited access to education, healthcare, rehabilitation services, assistive devices, inaccessible infrastructure, inadequate disability data, and limited representation in decision-making spaces. 📈

The discussions also emphasized the need to strengthen disability inclusion across government programmes, promote meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in planning and budgeting processes, improve access to social and economic empowerment opportunities, and enhance community awareness on disability rights. ✊🏾
#RDEProject #InclusionTuesday

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

Land continues to be at the centre of disputes and conflict for many families, with women, children, and other vulnerable beneficiaries often bearing the greatest burden, particularly under customary land tenure systems. 🏡

Recognising the growing challenges arising from the sale or transfer of family land without the knowledge or consent of spouses, children, or other family members, the @ministry_lands issued guidance in June 2024 requiring verification of family consent before certain customary land transactions can proceed, especially where land is communally occupied or used by households. Learn more about the guidance here 🔗: https://t.co/6i8R2ewg1m
#DidYouKnow #LandRights

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

#FIDAUCoffeeSeries ☕| 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!

Join us as we explore Planning for Tomorrow: The Financial Decisions That Shape Your Retirement. Financial Literacy Coach, Ronald Edward Mukasa, will discuss practical financial decisions that can help you build a more secure retirement.
📅 Tuesday, 14 July 2026
🕛 12:00 PM
💻 https://t.co/psJAKuaV2h
#FIDAULeadershipAcademy

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

Smiling is free, contagious, and surprisingly good for your mental health. Here’s your reminder to wear one today, you deserve it. 😀
#MentalHealthAwareness

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

Trusts are an important legal tool for protecting assets, preserving wealth, supporting vulnerable beneficiaries, and ensuring effective estate planning. Join us for a practical and engaging virtual training on 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚, where you’ll gain practical insights into the legal framework, best practices, and key considerations for creating and managing trusts.

🎓 Facilitator: @IsaacBakayana
📌 Earn 5 CLE Points
💻 Virtual Training
🗓️ Wednesday
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

💳 Payment Details:
📲 MTN: 151908
📲 Airtel: 4345642
☎️ For inquiries: [phone]
#FIDAULeadershipAcademy

[Office of the Prime Minister - Uganda @OPMUganda]

Today, the Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs, Hon.@EstherAnyakun held a meeting with a team from @FIDA_Uganda in her Office to discuss the emerging trends in child trafficking and how to strengthen the protection of children in Karamoja.

In her remarks, the Minister committed to support @FIDA_Uganda and other stakeholders involved in combatting the vice and the human rights crisis of trafficking the Karamojong Children, who are lured and exploited by the traffickers due to the existing challenges in the region such as poverty, food insecurity and limited access to social services.

She commended the efforts undertaken by @FIDA_Uganda to address child trafficking and to strengthen child protection systems in the region. On behalf of the Ministry, she pledged to equip the schools involved in the "reintegration process and programme" of the child surviours of human trafficking with tractors for agricultural purposes.

The @FIDA_Uganda team appreciated the Minister's collaborative efforts and highlighted the persistent and evolving forms of child trafficking and exploitation, including the movement of children within Uganda for purposes of exploitation, organised street begging, forced labour, domestic servitude, and other harmful
practices.