Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development

The Official X Account of the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development of the Republic of Uganda.

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Awareness Day. Elder abuse is preventable. Protecting older persons is a collective role.
Uganda joins the global community in raising awareness of the #WEAAD2026, under the theme: “Beyond Age: Celebrating Ability, Ending Elder Abuse."

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

Celebrations to mark this year’s International Albinism Awareness Day are happening in Kamuli, under the theme: Proudly in my Skin: Celebrating all Skin Tones. Over 78,800 Ugandans are persons living with Albinism. @albinismumbrell

[The New Vision @newvisionwire]

📺 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿 – 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝘂𝗴𝗲

The 3rd Deputy Prime Minister, @Rukianakadama, together with the Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations @simonmulongo, inspected exhibition stalls during the national commemoration of the World Day Against Child Labour at Bugadde Primary School in Mayuge District.

📌 Theme: “Accelerating Action to End Child Labour: Dignity and Full Potential for Every Child.”

🎥 Video by Betty Angatai
#VisionUpdates #ChildLabour #Mayuge

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

We have been joined by Hon Simon Mulongo, Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations at @Moglsd_UG. This year's WDACL is commemorated under the theme: "Accelerating Action to end Child Labour: Dignity and Full Potential of Every Child."

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

Today, we are at Bugadde Primary School, Mayuge District, commentating World Day Against Child Labour. Guest of Honour is Rt Hon @Rukianakadama, Uganda's Third Deputy Prime Minister
@ubctvuganda @ntvuganda @UgandaMediaCent @GCICUganda @ISERUganda @EnabelinUganda
#WDACL2026

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

Participants received certificates upon completion of the training, marking an important step in strengthening chemical safety and occupational health practices across the Eastern Region.

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

@Mglsd_UG, through the Department of Occupational Safety and Health, concluded a 2-day Chemical Safety and Security Training for stakeholders in Eastern UG. The training strengthened participants’ knowledge & capacity to promote safer workplaces & responsible chemical management.

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

As the training concluded, participants reaffirmed their commitment to advancing chemical safety and security practices in their respective workplaces. Building a strong culture of prevention remains central to ensuring safe, healthy and productive work environments for all.

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

Participants were also taken through Uganda’s legal and institutional framework for OSH, while experts highlighted the health risks associated with uncontrolled chemical exposure and shared practical strategies for prevention, risk mitigation and worker protection.

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

Participants in the two-day training, held from 10–11 June 2026 in Mbale, engaged in discussions on chemical safety and security at the workplace, exploring practical measures to prevent accidents, injuries and occupational illnesses associated with hazardous chemicals.

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

Uganda will join the rest of the world to commemorate the International Albinism Awareness Day on June 13, 2026 under the theme, Proudly in my Skin: Celebrating all Skin tones at kamuli District.
#DisabilityaInclusion
#AlbinismAwarenessDay2026

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

Mayuge District, under the theme: "Accelerating Action to end Child Labour: Dignity and Full Potential of Every Child." Guest of honour for the event is Rt. Hon. @Rukianakadama, Uganda's Third Deputy Prime Minister.
@GCICUganda @ilo @GovUganda
#WDACL2026

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

Hon. Simon Mulongo, Minister of State for Labour Employment and Industrial Relations, is addressing the press at @UgandaMediaCent ahead of World Day Against Child Labour, (WDACL) 2026. This year's WDACL will be commemorated from Bugadde Primary School,
@ISERUganda
#WDACL2026

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

A new chapter begins, celebrating the outgoing Ministers and their achievements, while warmly welcoming the new Ministers to continue advancing the Ministry’s development agenda.

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

Happening Now:
The official handover ceremony which marks a significant leadership transition as the Ministry welcomes a new Ministerial Team to steer its work forward. The occasion also honors the outgoing Ministers for their service in advancing the ministry's mandate.

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

"This is the Ministry of Inclusion. Those that will be serving with us, you have the obligation to the people to include them", remarks of incoming Minister MGLSD, Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde Kakurugu, as he officially assumed office from Hon. Betty Amongi Ogom.

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

A warm welcome to the new Ministerial Leadership Team as they officially assume office and take up the responsibility of steering the Ministry’s agenda.

[WFP Uganda @WFP_Uganda]

Today @WFP in #Uganda, together with the @GovUganda, with support from the @IrlEmbUganda and @EUinUG, has launched an Anticipatory cash top-up programme benefiting more than 10,000 people in Karamoja.

The initiative provides critical early cash assistance to help communities cope with drought and build resilience.

#SocialProtection

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

The shock responsive cash top up initiative has been possible with funding support from the @IrlEmbUganda and the @WFP_Uganda as part of expanding access to social protection in Uganda.

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

A shock responsive cash top up initiative to Senior Citizens Grant beneficiaries in Moroto, Napak, Karenga, Kotido and Kaabong has been launched. Payments begun today in Moroto, Napak and Karenga, to support the elderly during the June- August drought.
#SocialProtectionUg

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

The shock responsive cash disbursement is part of operationalisation of the National Social Protection Shock-Responsive Framework, developed by MGLSD.

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

As we conclude, the Dialogue is in the lead-up to World Day Against Child Labour 2026 which convened as a precursor event to deepen stakeholder engagement, assess progress, and galvanise renewed commitment to the global child labour agenda.#WDACL2026 @ilo @ISERUganda