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Migration can't erase cultural identities. @refugee communities showcase their traditional dances as Palabek Refugee Settlement commemorate WRD 2026 @refugeelawproj @RefugeesUganda @Counsel_Gabriel
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Speaking at today’s commemoration of (CRSV), Assistant Settlement Commander @juma pointed that "Protecting women, girls, and children from sexual violence is non-negotiable and it's everyone responsibility and thanks @refugeelawproj it's continuous services of legal and others
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Art driving real change! #CRSV Commemoration day @ Zone 6, Palabek Refugee Settlement, a local drama group took the stage to tackle Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) a powerful performancebreaking the silence and empowering them to protect children. @refugeelawproj
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Today on belated International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, RLP Lamwo Office stands firm to protecting children in Palabek Refugee Settlement, raising voices together to end (CRSV) against children and build a safer, peaceful tomorrow @refugeelawproj
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Okot Francis Oyat retweeted
Today we trained 20 policy makers in Kiryandongo on sustainable peace-building & Transitional Justice, focusing on inclusive approaches, accountability & long-term stability. @OPMUganda, @UNHCRuganda & office of the CAO committed to collaborate & work together with policy makers.
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Work around #SexualViolence has never been easy & wont get any easier. As a Prof of #SustainableDevelopment at Warwick, I looked at the SDGs & saw none detailing violence. I wondered how people could achieve sustainable development with wounds from violence - @prof_dolan #SSI6
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As we kick off #16DaysOfActivism, lets change the story, challenge Misogyny & violence. Ensure women’s voices are heard. We can end violence. Join our field teams in Yumbe, Oruchinga and Nakivale as they implement #CERF activities aimed at #StopTheViolence
@unwomenuganda
In an effort to strengthen collaboration, @refugeelawproj represented by @f_okot at the South Western regional interagency meeting at Nyaika hotel in Fort portal organized by @RefugeesUganda RDO Mbarara and @UNHCRuganda – at Kampala, Uganda
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Okot Francis Oyat retweeted
HAPPENING NOW: #RCFM8 - “Recognizing Invisible Wounds; Rebuilding Lives: Investing in Livelihoods for Improved Mental Health and Wellbeing.” To virtually participate, use the link bit.ly/3ZYzZGY
Join us for #RCFM8 - “Recognizing Invisible Wounds; Rebuilding Lives: Investing in Livelihoods for Improved Mental Health and Wellbeing.” The conference will take place from 16 -17 October 2024. Kampala. To virtually participate, use the link bit.ly/3ZYzZGY
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World Mental health celebration .
It is time to prioritise Mental Health in the work place .
After a very long day,find time to relax or play with your friends, it is good for your Mental Health @f_okot @tukudous
@refugeelawproj
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Creating awareness is the first remedy in the fight against #GBV and #PSEA. Today our Nakivale team is engaging the community at Juru in Nakivale Refugee Settlement. With funding support from @unwomenuganda and @UNCERF
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Today our Nakivale team is engaging stakeholders, Refugee Welfare Council III, women Leaders, district officials & @PoliceUg from Nakivale & Isingiro District on Understanding #GBV, #PSEA & Gender Mainstreaming. Funding support from @unwomenuganda @UNCERF
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As part of our commitment to ending #SGBV against women & girls in different communities in & around Nakivale, @refugeelawproj, with funding support from @UNCERF, @unwomenuganda, is training 10 Male Champions on #GBV, #PSEA, Gender Mainstreaming & women's Empowerment
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" we usually see our neighbour who is a grown up man fainting and when it happens we run away from him because we don't want to be contaminated but now that we are informed we will always support him" #epilepsy awareness during community awareness @refugeelawproj @tpo@alight
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Rose Muheko (AMERUV) "We #Refugees with experiences from conflict-torn countries, the peace & security we're enjoying here in Uganda is more than enough. I feel the #ReHoPE 70:30 ratio given to refugees & hosts, Ugandans you cheated yourselves! #DialogueWithStateandNonstateActors
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Nakivale team joins the world in commemorating #WorldRefugeeDay, Isingiro District
#WithRefugees
@Refugees @RefugeesUganda
Okot Francis Oyat retweeted
In the commemoration of #WorldRefugeeDay, we’re sharing powerful stories of resilience & solidarity. Hear from refugees & their hosts about their experiences & the strength they find in unity.
#WithRefugees
@RefugeesUganda @NLinUganda @YARIDUganda @DevotaNuwe @actvuganda
linkedin.com/posts/okot-fran… – at Isingiro, Uganda
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