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Pictorial moments from last week’s regional conference on rights of justice affected women.

THANK YOU to all the participants for the vibrant discussions. Huge thanks to Dutch Embassy Uganda for the financial support & participation.

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Dutch Embassy Uganda France in Uganda 🇫🇷🇺🇬 PRI in Africa Uganda Prisons Service UN in Uganda UN Office on Drugs & Crime Penal Reform International (PRI) Diva-Mukisa Sharon Lesa Nyambe 𝐆𝐂𝐈𝐂_𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 & 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 Resolutions agreed on in a joint communique include:

🔸Reduce imprisonment & prioritise non-custodial alternatives for women
🔸States should recruit & assist lawyers to represent women in the justice system
🔸Invest in rehabilitation programs to empower women in prisons

An amazing conclusion to the 3-day conference with strong resolutions agreed upon in advancing justice for women.

Huge thanks to Dutch Embassy Uganda & France in Uganda 🇫🇷🇺🇬 for the financial support & our partners PRI in Africa & Uganda Prisons Service

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'Prisons Health is Public Health.In case a Prisoner leaves with health isues, it becomes a community challenge.' - Dr. James Kisambu, Assistant Commisioner (Health Services)

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Dr. James Kisambu and Dr. Irimaso Hilary are currently presenting on crucial topics on safeguarding health in incarceration and managing mental health in prisons. Together, we're advancing understanding and solutions in the Criminal justice System
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Public health decisions in prisons are not informed enough to achieve WHO's End of TB goals of reducing TV death by 95% by 2035 ~ Dr. Kisambu. #BreakingJusticeBarriersforWomen Uganda Prisons Service

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Dr. Irimaso Hillary said, 'to break down barriers, we must spread mental health awareness throughout our broader community. It's time to evolve from equivalence to a RIGHTS-BASED framework, ensuring every individual's mental well-being is respected and protected.'

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Hon.Lady Justice Margaret Mutonyi (Judge of the high court Uganda): Whenever passing a sentence, look at the spiral effect. #BreakingJusticeBarriersforWomen PRI in Africa Judiciary Uganda Uganda Police Force Uganda Prisons Service UNODC Eastern Africa Sharon Lesa Nyambe JLOS Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)

As we wind up DAY 2, great insights from speakers discussing issues on:

🔸Gender-sensitive rehabilitation & reintegration; and custodial & non-custodial measures,
🔸Technology & women’s rights,
🔸Gender equality in law enforcement institutions.

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Panel discussion on Gender mainstreaming in the criminal justice system: Lessons from Uganda and Kenya. Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) #BreakingJusticeBarriersforWomen Uganda Prisons Service
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Excited for Day 2 of the Regional Conference on the Rights of Justice-Affected Women.

Today, we aim to build upon the insights from yesterday, sharing innovative ideas and strategies to overcome the existing barriers.

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Day 2 of the Regional Conference on the Rights of Affected Women has begun in high gear!

We recapped on the powerful discussions from Day 1 under the theme 'Unlocking Barriers: Rights of Women in the Criminal Justice System in Africa.'
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'UPS rehabilitation programs for female detainees include guidance and counseling. For pregnant mothers, there is separate accommodation. In addition, there's sight child care facilitation for those above 18 months.' ~ Doreen Kazoora, SSP.

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The Regional Conference serves as a call to action for governments, legal institutions and civil society across Africa to implement the proposed reforms.

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