David Stephen Ojok

Every 26th June is the #InternationalDayinSupportofVictimsofTorture. This year @refugeelawproj in solidarity with partners in the #CoalitionAgainstTorture is engaging in a live discussion on @ntvuganda 25th June, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, in commemoration of this day. #EndTorture

Join us live on @ntvuganda this morning 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM as @refugeelawproj and partners engage in a discussion in commemoration this year’s #WorldRefugeeDay #UntilEveryoneisSafe @NLinUganda @RefugeesUganda @NRC_Norway @ZOAUganda @comicrelief

Our Mental Health Assistants led by @MajonJoan engaging women during group therapy to foster emotional and psychological healing while boosting social support network and a sense of belonging, at Palabek refugee settlement, Lamwo District.

The @refugeelawproj Digital Archive is a platform thru which it preserves & provides access to its digital materials generated over the years. Today we're at @NMPDCKitgum to review & actualize its purpose of preserving memory, advancing justice & safeguarding community histories.

Today, we are at the @refugeelawproj's National Memory and Peace Documentation Centre (NMPDC), Kitgum, which integrates history, education, culture, remembrance, & human rights, in a stocktaking meeting to reinvigorate efforts towards upscaling the centre’s activities & impact.

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.

Today we joined Lamwo DLG, in a cross-border dialogue at Apiriti border point in Madi Opei TC, Lamwo District, addressing emerging and prolonged resource-based conflicts. This aims to promote peaceful coexistence and unity among South Sudanese and Ugandans. @NLinUganda

Today we held a preparatory planning meeting with Media Christian Community, RDC - Lamwo, for the Bi-Annual Cross Border Dialogue that aims at strengthening peace-building processes for peaceful coexistence btn S.Sudan & Uganda in the bordering area of Lamwo DLG. @NLinUganda

It was a great honour to have insightful discussions on our work at the #NMPDC Museum, which integrates history, education, culture, remembrance, & human rights, with H.E. Prof. @AnyangNyongo, Governor of Kisumu County, the CJ @ac_owinydollo, Dr Olara Otunnu, & other dignitaries.

15 refugee and host youth have finalised a refresher cellphone training concluded today by the Media for Social Change programme. The skills acquired will go along way in amplifying their voices on issues affecting their communities. Thanks to @NLinUganda

Today, we held a Transitional Justice Working Group meeting in Kitgum, to identify emerging transitional justice issues, and develop actionable recommendations for strengthening peacebuilding, commitment to justice, healing, and lasting peace. Thanks to @NLinUganda

Just wrapped up powerful visits with four youth groups in #Kitgum under the #LokBerBedo storytelling study. What we saw? Participation, motivation & purpose through stories. @BritishAcademy_

Join us on @ntvuganda as we commemorate the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. Theme: “A Torture and Violence-Free Election for All, By All” Speak up for justice. Stand with survivors. #EndTorture #SupportSurvivors #StopTortureUG2025 @FIDA_Uganda @actvuganda

In N.Uganda, youth reclaim Ber Bedo, a state of well-being, through storytelling. They missed the rich #Acholi stories during conflict. Now, they tell their own. At a Kacoke (gathering), they reflected on their #Storytelling aiming at promoting Ber Bedo. #LokBerBedo #YouthVoices

Today we celebrate the bravery, resilience, determination, honesty, and selflessness of refugee women. Happy #InternationalWomensDay #WomensDay · #IWD2024 · #WomenEmpowerment

Thank you to the youth groups, district and local leaders, and civil society representatives who joined the @refugeelawproj and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine #LSTM to launch the #LokBerBedo study in Kitgum District, Uganda. #YouthEmpowerment

What an amazing Day 2 of #LokBerBedo study: Youth groups from Kitgum shared their rich #Storytelling culture and practiced storytelling for well-being together #ParticipatoryResearch #AcholiCulture #YouthEmpowerment

@LSTMnews & @refugeelawproj 2 days ago commenced the Lok Ber Bedo study in Kitgum, engaging youth groups to explore benefits of #Storytelling for #wellbeing. Together we can make a difference #LokBerBedo #LetsTalkWellbeing #ParticipatoryResearch #AcholiCulture #YouthEmpowerment