SWING-UG is a youth led MSM and trans women led sex worker registered organization advocating for health rights, economic empowerment and carrying out research
Our Director General @richardlusimbo expressing his concerns about the potential negative impact of the anti-homosexuality laws on both the LGBTQ community and the broader population.
💪 Our Strengthening Grants are now open for applications! 💪 Access our general eligiblity criteria as well as specific grant guidance at this link: https://t.co/UJn93zaqAR (🧵1/2)
As UNESO Board of directors, we appreciate the resilience of the movement in these trying times and we applause the UNESO staff for moving the network mandate as per the strategic plan. - @jolouierodgs giving the governance report at the UNESO 4th AGM.
Happening at the UNESO AGM
Excited to be speaking @icasa2023 this Thursday in #Harare. I'll be discussing the vital role of community-led data in shaping our responses to COVID-19, especially for key and vulnerable populations. Looking forward to sharing insights and learning from others on effective strategies during these challenging times. Join me together with our community in Uganda on Thursday, Dec 7, from 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM, as we delve into these critical issues. #CommunityLedData #LetCommunitiesLead
On 03/03/2023, with support @redumbrellafund & @iamuhai,LMEC in partnership with UNESO and the Sex Worker Rights Movement launched the “NEEKO Magazine” which is the leading magazine for and by Sex Workers’ in Uganda.
Below is the link👌
https://t.co/Xkh2cZC6Bl
@AfricaSexWork, is thrilled to present to you the #graduates of the in-person edition of #3rdALESWA held in the Kenyan capital.
We thank @GlobalSexWork & @RobertCarrFund for the support.We also call for more core support to continue with this noble work.
The Anti-Homosexuality Act passed by the Ugandan Parliament yesterday would undermine fundamental human rights of all Ugandans and could reverse gains in the fight against HIV/AIDS. We urge the Ugandan Government to strongly reconsider the implementation of this legislation.
SWING-UG has been part of the #3rdALESWA Leadership training were we empahasised social protect and SRHR for sex workers in Africa thank you @UNESO and @ASWA for the oppotunity.
Ruele Okeyo, 26, started taking antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) in 2020 after he learnt that he was HIV positive from a random test he took with a couple of his friends. @NationAfrica FULL ARTICLE: https://t.co/vUMK3LDeop
The kick off of the in-person edition of #3rdALESWA in Kenyan capital. Participants are from Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya.
Here is the graduation of the #1staleswa: https://t.co/1dEY6Naz2X
Here is the graduation of the #2ndaleswa: https://t.co/p2HIvVM5KT
New New New Heal vibe Medical clinic in partnership with Service Workers in Group Foundation Uganda during this Festive season is here to provide you with mobile health services at the comfirt of your home , office , shop, Hotspot , Garage at affordable prices.
The HIV response in #LMICs is $8 billion short of the amount needed by 2025.
The reduced availability of $$ to finance access to #HIV services could cost 7.7 million lives over the next decade.
How do we prevent this?
Read the @UNAIDS new report 👇🏾
https://t.co/3AGlPT1PXL