Lawyer | Humanitarian Affairs | Migration
Kampala, Uganda
Joined March 2021
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Joy Acom Okello retweeted
I met with H.E.Angèle Samura, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Uganda, at my office to discuss refugee management, voluntary repatriation, and strategic measures to address the growing funding shortfalls impacting humanitarian service delivery across refugee settlements and host communities.
@GovUganda continues to be one of the largest refugee-hosting nations globally, and the Netherlands remains a vital partner in our response efforts.
Joy Acom Okello retweeted
👀If you're a student, researcher, academic or innovator… this one is for YOU!
In 2 days, Freedom Square @Makerere is where the opportunities are.🎓🌍
#EUandUganda50 Research & Study Fair, 8 October
🎟️FREE ENTRY
Come curious. Leave inspired.🚀
#TeamEurope 🇪🇺🇺🇬 #EUandUganda
Joy Acom Okello retweeted
Our 🇪🇺 Deputy Ambassador @GuillaumEUG was delighted to officiate at the event, alongside 🇫🇷 Ambassador to 🇺🇬 @VLJMLeroy, 🇦🇹 Head of Mission @Dr_KatjaK, envoys representing Germany, the Netherlands, Italy & Spain, together with @Educ_SportsUg Commissioner Mr Muzamil Mukwatampola.
Hearty congrats to 18 🇺🇬 Ugandan students selected for the 🇪🇺2026 @EUErasmusPlus Mundus Joint Master’s scholarships, celebrated today at the EU Delegation.
#TeamEurope wishes you every success as you begin this exciting academic journey in Europe.
#StudyinEurope #EUandUganda50
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Op-Ed✍️
Until everyone is safe: Refugee protection must extend to mental well-being
Uganda’s approach to integrating refugees into national systems stands out globally. It allows refugees access to services, education, and livelihoods alongside host communities, fostering inclusion and dignity.
DETAILS👉 buff.ly/nNCIeUU
#VisionUpdates
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As we commemorate this year's International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, let's ensure that every child lives a life free from violence, fear, and exploitation. Protect children and safeguard our future. #EndCRSV #justiceforsurvivors #EndCRSVinconflict
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Ahead of #WorldRefugeeDay, Ambassador @FrederiekeQ joined the #SHELEADS Conference by @WoordenDaad, @YARIDUganda, @UCOBAC_, and @ceforduganda under the Dutch-funded LEAD Project. The convention celebrates & amplifies the voices of women refugee and host community leaders.
Joy Acom Okello retweeted
Today we join the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict under the theme, “Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Against Children: Safeguarding our futures.” #EndCRSV #CRSVAwareness
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Did you know 40% of mental health issues develop before 14y.o.?
@refugeelawproj is addressing mental health under the Securing Refugee Host Relations through Enhanced Protection, incorporating the most vulnerable of all: Forcibly displaced children. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
Joy Acom Okello retweeted
In his opening remarks at the 7th South-South Institute on Sexual Violence in Kampala, @pius_ojara, director @refugeelawproj expressed his appreciation to the @NLinUganda for the continued support to male survivors of #sexualviolence who have been ignored for a very long time.
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Last Friday our team participated in the quarterly vitality activity.
And what better way to improve your mental health than with some delicious comfort food? 🌯
The activity: a full training in making Rolex! 🇺🇬
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On 13 May 2026, @refugeelawproj conducted a National Dialogue on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Children in Displacement.
Theme: Positioning Children’s Mental Health at the Centre of Service Delivery and Policy Conversations. With support from @NLinUganda.
Joy Acom Okello retweeted
🇳🇱🤝🇺🇬 Netherlands Ambassador to Uganda @FrederiekeQ visited Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement to witness how PROSPECTS is strengthening refugee self-reliance, advancing sustainable development, and promoting inclusive protection systems in Uganda.
@ilo @UNICEFUganda
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The team also engaged with a Sudanese women-led initiative supported by the project's livelihoods and English for Adults components. It was inspiring to see resilience, skills building, economic empowerment transforming lives & strengthening refugee–host relations in action.
Joy Acom Okello retweeted
On #InternationalWomensDay, we highlight #TeamEurope commitment to advancing social inclusion in🇺🇬. Together with @GovUganda & partners, we are investing in girls’ education, safe & inclusive schools, sexual & reproductive health & rights, & skills for economic empowerment.🇪🇺🫶🇺🇬
Joy Acom Okello retweeted
Justice for refugee children requires a child-centred approach, one that ensures legal procedures are sensitive to their age, trauma, and unique circumstances - Bouwe-Jan from @NLinUganda
#TRCFM9 #ChildrensRights
@RefugeesUganda @MakerereLaw
Joy Acom Okello retweeted
@AcomJoy from @NLinUganda spoke about the great partnership that the embassy has had with @refugeelawproj through the SRHR III project that has enabled the right support to survivors of #SexualViolence to meaningfully engage and share their experiences at #SSI6 @RealStoriesGF
Joy Acom Okello retweeted
Day 9 of #16Days: “We must work together to end sexual violence as a weapon of war! Prioritising #MHPSS and a gender transformative approach, incl. men and boys, is key” #OrangeTheWorld #NLagainstGBV
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An inspiring visit to @UgandaRedCross yesterday together with @RodeKruis. Thank you URCS for hosting us and for your presentation on your work on emergency preparedness and response in Uganda.
We are honored to host a team from the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs at our offices this afternoon led by the Head of Partnerships - MFA NL, Janneke Van Etten.
She held a strategic partnership meeting with our Senior Management Team led by our SecretaryGeneral @robert_kwesiga, Netherlands Red Cross in Uganda led by County representative @Andrew_OS, Other Red Cross Movement Partners in country including @ICRCUganda @IFRCAfrica led by @pape_tall and Louise Daintrey.
#SDG17 #PartnershipsStrengthening
#NLRCMOFAVisit2023
Joy Acom Okello retweeted
Verifying and profiling individuals among refugees and asylum seekers in Kampala has recommenced. Today, the Refugee Humanitarian Partners Group (RHPG) visited the verification site.
@jasonhepps @NLinUganda @FrenchEmbassyUg @usmissionuganda @OPMUganda
Joy Acom Okello retweeted
Have you participated in a Dutch higher education study program? Did you know that you can connect with other alumni in Uganda? Interested?
Please register with the Netherlands Alumni Association of Uganda @naauganda and be part of this broad network. 🇳🇱🇺🇬 🧡
