Yangi Hellen @yangihellen

UGANET in the Field | Yumbe: Strengthening a Multisectoral Approach to SRHR In Yumbe District, the Protect SRHR team conducted an orientation for Community-Led Facilitators (CLFs) and Community-Based Volunteers (CBVs) to strengthen their understanding of the project and promote coordinated implementation at the community level. The orientation covered the project's background, short-term outcomes and long-term outcomes, helping participants understand the broader goals and the role each sector plays in achieving them. As part of the one-team approach, representatives from different sectors presented their respective areas of focus and explored how their work connects with that of other sectors. Participants were encouraged to move away from working in isolation and instead strengthen coordination and collaboration to ensure the project's multisectoral approach translates into meaningful action within communities. Effective SRHR programming requires different actors to work towards shared goals, combining their expertise and efforts to improve access to services and support for communities. #UGANET4SocialJustice

UGANET in the Field | Obongi District: Bringing Justice Closer to Communities For many people living in Obongi District, accessing formal justice has meant travelling long distances, spending money they can hardly afford and enduring delays in having their cases heard. The absence of an operational court in the district has made an already difficult process even more challenging. To address these barriers, UGANET conducted a four-day mobile court session at Bongilo Community Centre, Zone 3 East, in Palorinya Refugee Settlement, bringing judicial services closer to refugee and host communities. The session provided an opportunity for litigants to have pending cases heard and resolved within their communities, reducing the geographical and financial burden of seeking justice while supporting the timely disposal of cases. Beyond the resolution of individual cases, the intervention reinforced the importance of accessible justice in protecting rights, strengthening public confidence in formal justice institutions and promoting accountability. It also provided a formal avenue for resolving disputes, including family-related matters involving refugees and members of host communities, contributing to reconciliation, peaceful coexistence and stronger community relations. As communities approach the festive season, accessible and timely justice remains essential in preventing conflict, deterring criminal conduct and ensuring that everyone, regardless of where they live or their financial circumstances, can seek redress when their rights are violated. Justice should not be out of reach simply because of where someone lives. #UGANET4SocialJustice

UGANET in the Field | Kyegegwa District: Exploring the Link Between Gender, Climate Change and Agriculture Over the last week, UGANET conducted four two-day Social Norms Change training sessions with farmer group members in Kigambo Sub-county, Kyegegwa District. The sessions explored the connections between gender, climate change, agriculture and natural resource management, helping participants understand how social norms and power dynamics influence household decisions, access to resources and community development. Using visual learning tools from the SASA! Together and Gender Action Learning System (GALS) methodologies, participants examined both positive and negative social norms, explored how power is exercised within households and communities, and reflected on how gender relations shape their everyday experiences. The discussions provided an opportunity for farmer group members to reflect on existing practices and consider how more equitable relationships and decision-making can contribute to stronger communities, sustainable agricultural practices and better management of natural resources. Changing social norms begins with understanding them and creating space for communities to question practices that hold them back. #UGANET4SocialJustice

The HIV Response Isn't Over. Neither Is the Fight! UGANET's Advocacy Officer joined fellow civil society organisations, AHF Uganda Cares, the Ministry of Health and the Uganda AIDS Commission this afternoon for a live press conference ahead of the 2026 World AIDS Day celebrations. The engagement highlighted preparations for the World AIDS Day outdoor concert scheduled for 27 November 2026, under the theme: “HIV Isn't Over: Get Tested, Stay Safe, Stay on Treatment.” The message is clear: we cannot afford to lose momentum. Every HIV test matters. Every person accessing treatment matters. Every effort to prevent new infections and challenge stigma matters. UGANET continues to champion health justice, protect human rights and support sustained action to strengthen Uganda's HIV response. The fight continues. Let's keep the conversation going! #UGANET4SocialJustice #WorldAIDSDay2026 #HIVResponse