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"The ODPPUGANDA's circular fell short of the expectations and didn't address the principle of legality, delayed trials by delayed files at the headquarters, unclear on what prosecutors to do making ot easy for actors to take advantage..." Dr Busingye Kabumba ##March2Judiciary

"The <a href="/ODPPUGANDA/">ODPPUGANDA</a>'s circular fell short of the expectations and didn't address the principle of legality, delayed trials by delayed files at the headquarters,  unclear on what prosecutors to do making ot easy for actors to take advantage..." <a href="/bkabumba/">Dr Busingye Kabumba</a> 
##March2Judiciary
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Unjust application of criminal laws to key populations and people living with HIV enhances stigma and discrimination that creates a barrier to access HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care services. Jackie Makokha Uganda AIDS Commission

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Our Legal Officer, Nabbaale Tracy, is representing us at a policy dialogue on shrinking civic space & feminist organizing! She's been part of key discussions on necessary legal & policy reforms & is now attending a follow-up meeting on countering online backlash in Uganda.

Our Legal Officer, Nabbaale Tracy, is representing us at a policy dialogue on shrinking civic space &amp; feminist organizing! She's been part of key discussions on necessary legal &amp; policy reforms &amp; is now attending a follow-up meeting on countering online backlash in Uganda.
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Over the weekend our legal team joined the Rotary Club of Kampala City in a legal aid and health camp in kifumbira. The legal officers were able to provide free legal advice to women on issues of marriage, property rights, succession, custody and maintenance of children. #AccesstoJustice

Over the weekend our legal team joined the <a href="/RotaryKlaCity/">Rotary Club of Kampala City</a> in a legal aid and health camp in kifumbira.

The legal officers were able to provide free legal advice to women on issues of marriage, property rights, succession, custody and maintenance of children.
#AccesstoJustice
ADC in Uganda πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ (@adcinuganda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

πŸŽ‰ Today we signed a grant agreement with The Women's Probono Initiative for an intervention to Advance Access to Justice for Incarcerated Women & Girls in Nakasongola and Kiryadongo prisons. ADC in Uganda πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ is committed to promoting equitable access to justice for all. AustrianDev

πŸŽ‰ Today we signed a grant agreement with <a href="/WomenProbono/">The Women's Probono Initiative</a> for an intervention to Advance Access to Justice for Incarcerated Women &amp; Girls in Nakasongola and Kiryadongo prisons. <a href="/ADCinUganda/">ADC in Uganda πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬</a> is committed to promoting equitable access to justice for all. <a href="/AustrianDev/">AustrianDev</a>
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We are excited to announce our new partnership with ADC in Uganda πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬. This finalized agreement with the Austrian Development Corporation - Austrian Embassy will enable us further advance access to justice for women incarcerated in Nakasongola & Kiryandongo Prisons. #AccesstoJustice

We are excited to announce our new partnership with <a href="/ADCinUganda/">ADC in Uganda πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬</a>.

This finalized agreement with the Austrian Development Corporation - Austrian Embassy will enable us further advance access to justice for women incarcerated in Nakasongola &amp; Kiryandongo Prisons.
#AccesstoJustice
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Today we had a meeting with The Women's Probono Initiative to discuss possible ways of collaboration & building synergy in implementation of sexual reproductive health interventions targeting out of school adolescents in πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬.

Today we had a meeting with <a href="/WomenProbono/">The Women's Probono Initiative</a> to discuss possible ways of collaboration &amp; building synergy in implementation of sexual reproductive health interventions targeting out of school adolescents in πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬.
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Today, we hosted NCD Uganda for a courtesy visit. We discussed areas of possible collaboration in advocating for #SRHR of women and girls in Uganda. We look forward to working together to advance women's rights in Uganda.

Today, we hosted <a href="/ncduganda/">NCD Uganda</a> for a courtesy visit. 
We discussed areas of possible collaboration in advocating for #SRHR of women and girls in Uganda.

We look forward to working together to advance women's rights in Uganda.
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Empowering women is key to enable them challenge stereotypes, embrace diversity, and promote equality in all aspects of their lives. Let's work together to create equal opportunities for women and girls

Empowering women is key to enable them challenge stereotypes, embrace diversity, and promote equality in all aspects of their lives. 
Let's work together to create equal opportunities for women and girls
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Currently ongoing is UWONET's Annual General Meeting. This is an accountability mechanism for her membership. It is also looking at UWONET's experiences, learnings, governance, and forging strategies/approaches to deliver on her mandate. DanChurchAid Uganda GIZ Uganda ADC in Uganda πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬

Currently ongoing is UWONET's Annual General Meeting. 

This is an accountability mechanism for her membership. It is also looking at UWONET's experiences, learnings, governance, and forging  strategies/approaches to deliver on her mandate. <a href="/DCAUganda/">DanChurchAid Uganda</a> <a href="/giz_uganda/">GIZ Uganda</a> <a href="/ADCinUganda/">ADC in Uganda πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬</a>
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It is with great pleasure that we congratulate our Deputy Executive Director, Rose Wakikona for being sworn in as the new Vice Chairperson of the UWONET Board. As members of UWONET, we are certain that she will be a valuable addition to the board.πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰ #UWONETAGM

It is with great pleasure that we congratulate our Deputy Executive Director, <a href="/WakieRose/">Rose Wakikona</a> for being sworn in as the new Vice Chairperson of the UWONET Board. 

As members of UWONET, we are certain that she will be a valuable addition to the board.πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰
#UWONETAGM
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Sending our heartfelt birthday wishes to Victoria Nakisita! May this new year bring you boundless joy, success, and everything you deserve. Cheers to you!

Sending our heartfelt birthday wishes to Victoria Nakisita!  May this new year bring you boundless joy, success, and everything you deserve. Cheers to you!
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Uganda's maternity leave legislation sets a powerful precedent for prioritizing women's rights and well-being in the workplace. Let's keep pushing for a more equitable world!

Uganda's maternity leave legislation sets a powerful precedent for prioritizing women's rights and well-being in the workplace. Let's keep pushing for a more equitable world!
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Today we joined EPRC in a timely study dissemination on unpaid care work in Uganda. Social norms perceptions on distribution of #unpaidcare & domestic work, are reflected in how time is redistributed among households. Ignoring unpaid care work perpetuates inequality.

Today we joined <a href="/EPRC_official/">EPRC</a> in a timely study dissemination on unpaid care work in Uganda.

Social norms perceptions on distribution of #unpaidcare &amp; domestic work, are reflected in how time is redistributed among households. 
Ignoring unpaid care work perpetuates inequality.
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Our team conducted a successful field visit to women's prisons in Nakasongola and Kiryandongo. We registered cases for our new legal aid project and met with local justice officials to explore potential partnerships for providing comprehensive legal services to incarcerated women

Our team conducted a successful field visit to women's prisons in Nakasongola and Kiryandongo. We registered cases for our new legal aid project and met with local justice officials to explore potential partnerships for providing comprehensive legal services to incarcerated women