Greg Lavender

Head of Programme Strategy @ Plan International in Uganda. Former Restless Development, Transparency International and UNDP.

[Plan International Uganda @PlanUganda]

BREAKING NEWS : @planuganda in partnership with @KingNadiopeIV Obwakyabazinga Kya Busoga (BUSOGA KINGDOM) through Ekigangu Kya Busoga has signed a memorandum of understanding to address violation of the rights of children, adolescents and youth.

[Plan International Uganda @PlanUganda]

Every Single Day Girls and young women are bombarded online with lies and stereotypes about their bodies, who they are and how they should behave. This #IDG2021 raise girls’ voices & sign their petition so that girls are #FreeToBeOnline #girlsgetequal

[Plan International Uganda @PlanUganda]

The risk is growing. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on all our lives, and girls are more reliant than ever on digital platforms. And more girls are getting access to the internet globally every year.#Freetobeonline
#Girlsgetequal #IDG2021

[Plan International Uganda @PlanUganda]

We are raising girls’ voices and joining organisations that have been speaking up for years. #Freetobeonline #GirlsGetEqual #IDG2021

[Plan International Uganda @PlanUganda]

We are calling upon the public to Join us in the fight against Gender Based violence during this period n beyond #COVID19 Retweet #EndGBV @nbstv @WorldVisionUg @unwomenuganda @savechildrenug @PlanMEESA @KKariisa @FemnetProg @PlanGlobal @Mizzflav @UNDPUganda @fsnakazibwe

[Ministry of Health- Uganda @MinofHealthUG]

Plan International donated 1000 packets of sanitary towels for girls and women. While receiving the donation, PS @DianaAtwine appreciated the organization's efforts in putting the health and needs of women at the forefront. #STAYSAFEGUG

[Plan International Uganda @PlanUganda]

Did you know that Quarantine measures imposed as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic are putting girl's and women at a heightened risk of more violence in the home and cutting them off from essential protection services and social networks?

#StaySafeUG Stay

[Plan International Uganda @PlanUganda]

As we come to an end@16 days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, let us continue to campaign and form a strong force of voices for all victims across the globe.
#HearMeToo

[Oxfam in Uganda @OxfaminUganda]

Today's panel is exploring how International NGOs, Donor Governments, Local and National humanitarian actors can use the recommendations of the Money Talks II Report to achieve the Grand Bargain commitments

[Plan International Uganda @PlanUganda]

Let's continue and expand on diversification of the funding base, including local resource mobilisation, and consortium bids of established and new national agencies working together.

[Plan International Uganda @PlanUganda]

To commemorate #16DaysOfActivism, young people have staged on the three major round abouts in Kampala city in a flash mob activity to condemn acts of Gender based violence.

[Plan International Uganda @PlanUganda]

Happy International Day of the Girls child!

Let us support the girls in all spheres and levels to amplify their voices on issues critical to themselves and their aspirations and rights to become a reality. Together let’s create a better world for our girls.

#Girlsgetequal

[Greg Lavender @gplavender]

Getting ready for #girlstakeover of CEO of NBS TV Uganda. Calling for #EqualRepresentation of girls and young women around the world with #GirlsGetEqual and @PlanGlobal @PlanUganda

[Plan International Uganda @PlanUganda]

Hundreds of leaders and decision-makers worldwide will step aside to support the #GirlsTakeover – giving a platform to girls as they call for change and equality this #DayoftheGirl 🙌

[Plan International Uganda @PlanUganda]

Ending early child marriage requires work across all sectors and at all levels. It requires an understanding of the complex drivers behind the practice in different contexts in order to adopt interventions.

[Plan International Uganda @PlanUganda]

We place children and young people at the center of our work. We also believe that all children, adolescents and young people should have the means and required information to make informed decisions, live free from coercion, violence, discrimination and abuse.@gplavender

[Plan International Uganda @PlanUganda]

This is how the girls get equal caravan match is getting down in Lira district we are joined by district officials,students ,parents and the entire public to launch #GirlsGetEqual campaign in style. No one gets equal until girls get equal.

[Plan International Uganda @PlanUganda]

Girls need allies to stamp out all forms of violence, threats and harmful practices against them. Today we flag off the #GirlsGetEqual Campaign to ensure all vices against them are stamped out. @PlanGlobal @PlanNederland @TMFUganda

[Plan International Uganda @PlanUganda]

The #GirlsGetEqual Campaign caravan flag off just happened now,look out for the campaign caravan as it heads east to Kamuli District. Join the campaign. @PlanGlobal @TMFUganda @GAFIUg @GirlUpUganda

[Greg Lavender @gplavender]

Getting ready to kick off the #GirlsGetEqual Caravan, about to take Uganda by storm!