Kibuuka Ivan

Lawyer || Programme Officer, Gender & Human Rights || Youth Empowerment

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Online abuse is NEVER the vibe! 🚫

Cyberbullying, sexual harassment, and sharing intimate images without consent are not jokes.

Call it out, protect each other, and stand up for digital dignity!

#Aydl

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Congratulations to Vanessa Nakate on her appointment as the African Union Chairperson’s Special Envoy for Youth! 👏🇺🇬

A proud moment for Uganda and youth leadership across Africa! 🌍

#Aydl

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Every girl deserves education, safety, equal opportunities, and the freedom to shape her future. 💚

Let’s break barriers and empower girls to lead and thrive! ✨

#HumanRights #AYDL

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Uganda @ 64! 🇺🇬 Celebrating 64 years of freedom, unity, and resilience.

Happy Independence Day.

#Uganda64 #Aydl

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What does it mean to be truly gender-sensitive?

At AYDL, we believe that effective programming starts with understanding. True gender-sensitive programming goes beyond surface level inclusion. It means deeply recognizing and addressing the different needs, experiences, opportunities, roles, and barriers of women, men, girls, and boys.

When we understand these differences, we can design programmes that truly work for everyone at every stage, from initiation to closure.

#GenderJustice #AYDL

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Happy International Day of Democracy!

This year’s theme is “What’s Next for Democracy? Innovation and Alliances in a Changing World.”

It’s a reminder that democracy isn’t something we can take for granted. It needs fresh ideas, strong partnerships, and most importantly you. Every voice, every vote, every act of participation keeps democracy alive and moving forward.

Let’s keep building a democracy that works for everyone. 💪

#IDD2026 #Aydl

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We stand united against gender based violence. It has no place in our communities, our homes, or our hearts. Our voices are powerful, and our resolve is unbreakable. Let’s turn our strength into action and our awareness into change.

Remember, we are the generation that ends this cycle! 👌

#YouthSpeakUganda #Aydl

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The fight starts in the mirror. ✊🏾

Human rights aren’t abstract concepts, they live in your daily choices, your voice, and your refusal to stay silent.
Know your power. Claim your space. Defend your community.

It begins with each of us, right here, right now.

Let’s make this week count. 👌

#YouthSpeakUganda #Aydl

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Today we honor the spirit of Uganda’s young people. Their leadership, creativity, and resilience are the foundation of our tomorrow. 💪🏼

However, our commitment to protecting their rights and promoting shared responsibility must extend far beyond this day. Let's break the silence and take action, together. 🤝

#IYD26 #YouthSpeakUganda #SpeakUpUganda

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Here's your reminder! rights aren't passive. They demand smart, strategic, consistent action. "Use it wisely" means showing up when it's boring, not just when it's trending. Equality isn't handed over, it's built, brick by brick. Are you building? Or just watching? 👀

#YouthSpeakUganda #IYD26

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Real progress doesn't happen in silos 😏 it happens in dialogue. 💬

P.O.W.E.R. stands for People and Organisations Working for Equality and Rights, and that work begins with a simple but powerful practice: listening as much as we speak.

When we engage constructively, we don't just understand each other better💪🏼we build solutions that last and respect that runs deep.👌

This #IUD26, let's champion conversations that connect, not divide. Because the future belongs to those who build bridges, not walls.🤌🏻

#IYD2026 #SpeakUpUganda

[Canary Mugume @CanaryMugume]

Join us tomorrow for a conversation on youth rights and inclusive participation in Uganda. Tomorrow 15th August at 6:00pm, we are asking the tough question: ARE WE SILENT OR SPEAKING UP? A conversation on youth rights and inclusive participation in Uganda. @AYDLinkUg

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Youth Speak Uganda! is officially here! 💃🏻

This International Youth Day, we celebrate young people shaping communities through participation and human rights. Every youth deserves to be heard and to contribute to peaceful, inclusive, and resilient communities.

Through this campaign, we are going Beyond Silence, protecting youth rights and promoting collective responsibility nationwide!

Raise your voice. Respect others. Promote human rights. Be positive change. 💪🏼

#YouthSpeakUganda #SpeakUpUganda #IUD26

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🔥 Big News! 🔥 August is Youth Month! 💃🏻

In commemoration of International Youth Day 🎁, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our Youth Speak Uganda! social and mainstream media campaign! 🔥🔥 Dedicated to raising awareness about youth rights, human rights, and gender justice, encouraging collective responsibility and fostering peaceful, inclusive communities across Uganda.

What Can You Expect?

Interactive Discussions: Live dialogues and X Spaces discussions tackling the challenges young people face today and exploring real solutions.

Actionable Insights: Practical steps on how to protect your rights, respect others, and drive positive change in your community.

How Can You Get Involved? 👉
Follow us on X and all our other social media platforms. Join the conversation by sharing your thoughts and using the hashtags #SpeakUpUganda, #YouthSpeakUganda and #IYD2026 and invite your friends, family, and colleagues to join the campaign and amplify the message.

10th August – 10th September 2026💪🏼

#SpeakUpUganda

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Over the past two weeks, we had the pleasure of hosting our partners @DiakoniaSverige for monitoring visits to our SAFE, EDUCATED, FED project in Abim District and Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, and our P.O.W.E.R. Programme in Bwaise.

It was equally inspiring to connect with fellow Diakonia partners, including @GWEDGUga and @LABE_UG , to share experiences, learn from one another, and strengthen our collective impact in advancing children's wellbeing, rights and inclusive development.

#Aydl #CommunityDevelopment #RefugeeResponse #PartnershipsForChange #LeaveNoOneBehind

[NBS Television @Fireliglntfi]

Minister @MercyLakiskis: I urge all Ugandans to call our toll-free line, Sauti 116, in case they witness any possible risks to children anywhere in the country.

#NBSUpdates

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Uganda’s economy is projected to grow by 10.2% in FY 2026/27driven by oil and priority investments. But what good is that figure if young people are still locked out? 🤔

Decent jobs, fair wages, and real participation must be the yardstick. Let's measure this Budget by how many youth move from unemployment to productive employment.

Aydl BudgetCallToAction #Budget2026UG

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Industrial growth without decent jobs for young people is just a hollow number. 😏

We don't just need bigger factories or higher GDP; we need real, sustainable livelihoods for the generation that will inherit this economy. Youth must benefit from industrialization, not be sidelined by it.

From manufacturing floors to innovation hubs, young people deserve a seat at the table and a fair share of the value they help create. It's time to deliberately prioritize youth participation in every link of the industrial chain. 💪🏼

#KnowYourBudget2026 #Aydl

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To every African child, We see you. We believe in you. We fight for you.💪🏼

The children of Soweto taught us that young voices can change the world. Today, a new generation is rising demanding clean water, safe toilets, and the basic hygiene every child needs to grow, learn, and dream.

💙 Your rights matter.
💙 Your voice matters.

Happy Day of the African Child 2026

#DAC2026 #Aydl

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"Some sources of revenue are not popular but inevitable" PSST-@rggoobi . He further notes that governments commitment in FY 2026/2027 is;

1. Budget discipline and accountability
2. Reforming the procurement system
3. Enforcement of trade order
4. Re-engineering the management of state enterprises
5. Improving on the execution or budget implementation discipline
at the 2026/27 post budget dialogue happening now.

We are part and shall represent the youth issues.

#Aydl