Kathryn Wilkes

Working to protect women and children from violence and abuse in Uganda. #EVAW #landrights

[UNFPA in Uganda @UNFPAUganda]

As we crown #16DaysofActivism, @UNFPAUganda joins @GovUganda & partners for the National Symposium on Ending Child Marriage & Teenage Pregnancies. Theme: “Holding Stakeholders and Duty Bearers Accountable to End Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancies.
#EndChildMarriage
@Mglsd_UG

[Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) @UHRC_UGANDA]

📢 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 📌
We met the @hrapf_uganda team led by Dr. @jjuukoa earlier today morning. He articulated various issues relating to the current civic space and advocacy. Our @ChairpersonUhrc acknowledged his expertise and promised to tap into his organization's experiences to enrich our protection mechanisms. She was flanked by Member of the Commission Hon. @ckaheru , Director @RSsekindi and Principal Human Rights Officer @mutumba_n . @rwabukurukuru @lo_apitta @SimeoNsubuga @IdaNakiganda @BKamadi @bkabumba

[Kathryn Wilkes @khwilkes]

@UNinUganda is committed to supporting the realization of human rights of people in Uganda.

[Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) @UHRC_UGANDA]

📢STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT📌
We have held a meeting with the UN Resident Coordinator Ms. Susan Ngongi Namondo @SusanNamondo accompanied by Ms. Kathryn Wilkes. The meeting was chaired by our @ChairpersonUhrc flanked by a Member of the Commission Hon. @ckaheru . In attendance was our Director Monitoring and Inspection Ms. @RSsekindi and PHRO Ms. @mutumba_n .
We discussed matters of mutual interest in the protection and promotion of human rights in Uganda. @IdaNakiganda
@BKamadi @SimeoNsubuga @shifrahl @lo_apitta
@UNFPAUganda @unwomenuganda
@UNODC_EA @UNinUganda @UNDPUganda @EUinUG #StakeholderEngagements
#StakeholderEngagementsUHRC

[Uganda Women's Network @uwonet]

Rest in power, Rebecca Cheptegei 🕯️🙏.

#NOTANOTHERWOMAN!

[NCHRDs-UG @NCHRD_UG]

Validation meeting of the draft #CSO-UPR Mid term Report. Collaboration as a defining feature for the preparation of the Mid term Alternative/Shadow Report.
#TogetherWeDefend

[Winnie Byanyima @Winnie_Byanyima]

I am appalled, my heart is broken: Our star, Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei is in a critical condition after being attacked and set on fire by her boyfriend. Praying and wishing for Cheptegei's full recovery.

There can never be an excuse or justification for #GBV Enough is enough,I call for #Justicefor Cheptegai.
#EndImpunity #endGBV
https://t.co/BYXlKn6kBV

[UN in Uganda @UNinUganda]

Today, @SusanNamondo UN Resident Coordinator 🇺🇬 welcomed delegations from the National Statistical Offices of Somalia and Lesotho. They’re in the country to learn from Uganda's progress in strengthening administrative data and crime statistics. 🌍📊 #DataForDevelopment #SSTC

[UN in Uganda @UNinUganda]

This International Women’s Day our call is simple:

#InvestInWomen and make gender equality a reality for all.

Are you with us?

[News 24/7 @News247Ug]

"It is also important to highlight that the survey continues to reveal significant gender gaps across many dimensions including in education, experience of sexual violence, nutrition & HIV" - Susan Ngongi Namondo
@StatisticsUg
#UDHS2022

[UN Women @UN_Women]

🌍 The world needs more women in governments and decision-making bodies.

Research shows that when women have a seat at the table, policies become more gender-responsive and inclusive.

#InvestInWomen

[UN Women Uganda @unwomenuganda]

Quote from a partners as we advance #GenderEquality

“The women are a force & together they can effectively demand the ingredients; #investments, resources, #education due to women to help them make the world a better place.” - @AnneGamurorwa, ED, @CDFUUG #IWD24 #InvestInWomen

[UN in Uganda @UNinUganda]

UN Resident Coordinator @SusanNamondo notes that #UDHS2022 is a fountain of vital information on how we are doing, which is critical for planning. Full speech at dissemination workshop available at https://t.co/SeuvekzQQB

[UN Women Uganda @unwomenuganda]

As we gear up to the #IWD24, we need to reflect more on the empowerment of women as a key to building a sustainable future.

We are working towards a world that ensures that all women & girls thrive to benefit their families. #WomensWeek @Uganetlaw @NorwayUganda @AustrianDev

[UN in Uganda @UNinUganda]

Today, @UNinUganda family, led by the UN Resident Coordinator @SusanNamondo, joined @MoJCA_UG for a vital dialogue on transitional justice in 🇺🇬. Reflecting on five years of implementing Uganda’s Transitional Justice Policy, it was a crucial moment to assess progress together.

[UN in Uganda @UNinUganda]

#TransitionalJustice
@SusanNamondo: Uganda isn't alone in this endeavor. It's crucial to explore how other nations have successfully implemented similar policies. By drawing insights from these experiences, 🇺🇬can tailor its strategies to ensure effective implementation at home.

[UN in Uganda @UNinUganda]

.@SusanNamondo: Today, we have discussed the six transitions essential for effectively accelerating the achievement of the #SDGs. These transitions are vital for aligning efforts and resources towards achieving the broader objectives outlined in the #SDGs . #UNCTRetreat2024

[UN in Uganda @UNinUganda]

The UN Country Team in Uganda gathers for a retreat to reflect on the achievements, challenges, and lessons learned from the past year, while also charting a course for 2024. It's a pivotal time for team bonding and aligning efforts with the #SDGs in a rapidly changing world.

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

Annually, The International Day of Zero Tolerance for #FGM is observed on February 6️⃣.

🌍𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝟒 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐬 underwent female genital mutilation by a health worker!

We need to invest in & amplify the voices of FGM survivors.#HerVoiceHerFuture #HerVoiceMatters #EndFGM

[Kathryn Wilkes @khwilkes]

Tradition is no excuse for harm.
@UNinUganda is working to protect girls from FGM and its devastating impacts. #EndFGM #WithHer

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Female genital mutilation is a horrific & harmful practice, and an abhorrent human rights violation.

Let’s redouble efforts & investments to uphold the rights of women & girls everywhere.

Let’s #EndFGM once and for all.

[CDFU- Communication for Dev. Foundation Ug @CDFUUG]

Strength doesn't come from blades, but from voices united.

Let's raise our voices against #FGM, for a world where girls rise strong and empowered.

#EndFGM #HerVoiceMatters