International Refugee Rights Initiative is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting human rights in situations of conflict and displacement
Kampala, Uganda
Joined April 2010
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Experience the unveiling of a novel multimedia storytelling project about identity and belonging created by students of Indigenous and immigrant backgrounds. Join us for the world premiere of #WhereWeStand hosted @woodlandcc, Brantford, Feb. 25, 1-4PM EST🔗torontomu.ca/cerc-migration/…
ALT One Land, Two Hearts: Celebrating the world premieres of WhereWeStand
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Tomorrow 14 February the 44th ordinary session of the Executive Council of the @_AfricanUnion will commence. One of the key agenda items concerns elections of the ten members of the Peace & Security Council. Our policy brief 👇🏾 avails all you need to know about this election.
📢NEW: Ten of the 15 seats of @_AfricanUnion's top peace & security decision-making body, #PSCElections are up for grabs during the election to be held during #AUSummit. In this policy brief, we break down the process, the candidates & the issues at play👉🏽 shorturl.at/dAHY0
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The @Af4HA delegation is grateful for the insightful exchange from Dr David Krivanek @EUinEthiopia
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At the Core Security Partners Group Meeting on #Somalia, I reiterated the AU’s solidarity & commitment to support 🇸🇴 people, thanked @ATMIS_Somalia T/PCCs & partners for continued support to 🇸🇴, including in 🇸🇴 ownership of its security responsibilities towards lasting peace 1/2
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This afternoon, a delegation from @Af4HA led by @donalddeya CEO @LawyersofAfrica met with Mr. Marcel Akpovo, Regional Representative of the @UNHumanRights to the @_AfricanUnion to discuss the state of human rights in the #HoA
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#ApplyNow! Calling all human rights defenders, activists, bloggers, journalists, lawyers, and freelancers engaging online in #Africa. Strengthen your online presence and combat digital threats through our digital security training program.
Apply now for the upcoming sessions - a blend of virtual and physical training. Equip yourself with skills to handle misinformation and navigate Meta platforms securely.
Learn more: africandefenders.org/digital…
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The UN is describing the situation in Gaza as “apocalyptic”.
Palestinians are running out of food and of places to seek safety as Israeli troops battle Hamas fighters in the middle of Khan Younis in the crowded south of Gaza.
@SecKermani's report contains distressing images.
We are at the @_AfricanUnion Annual Humanitarian Symposium in Nairobi, Kenya, to join in the discussion on Advancing Effective & Inclusive Humanitarian Action in Africa. @IntRefRights @amnesty @hiltonfound @OxfaminAfrica
Collaborating with @ARN_africa to foster inclusion of #refugees in #decisionmaking spaces.
Attending the @_AfricanUnion @AU_HHS Annual Humanitarian Summit in Nairobi.
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Later, Ms Alina the Policy Advisor for anglophone West Africa,Central Africa & Migration at Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Berlin where she coordinates the foundation’s projects in the region & connects KAS’s work abroad with Germany shares this panel under the theme below #HRCUg2023
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Day 1: Some of the panelists and the guest speaker @norbertmao are all set.
Get ready for an enlightening and enriching experience at the Human Rights Convention 2023!
#HRCUg2023
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Ms. Anna Reismann, Country Representative-KAS Uganda and South Sudan, extends gratitude for partnering with @chapterfourug at the 5th Edition of the Human Rights Convention. Collaboration paves the way for impactful conversations.#HRCUg2023
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⚠️ More than 1 million people have fled #Sudan and more than 6 million have been internally displaced within the country. We cannot ignore the suffering and struggles of these people. NEW STATEMENT:
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📢Join us on November 17 for the launch of the 2023 #GlobalCompactOnRefugees Indicator Report.
Our panel discussions will be moderated by Caroline Sergeant, Senior Consultant, Forced Displacement team, Fragility, Conflict and Violence Group of the @WorldBank.
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Dialogue on the right to associate for Refugee in Uganda. Organized by both @YARIDUganda and @relonuganda. A very big thanks to our partners @hiltonfound @refugeeslead @GrnRefugees @ARN_africa @UNHCRuganda @IntRefRights @NRC_Norway @C4C_Uganda @asylumaccess
Quote of the Day: "People who are driven to power by ambition are very different from people who are driven to power by vision"
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At Human Rights Convention #HRCUg2023
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“The #HRCUg2023 is an important platform that will enable us asses the state of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Uganda to raise awareness , enhance accountability and empower human rights organizations and individual #HRDs”— Dr. Zahara Nampewo
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After a 3-year break, in part to Covid-19 & adverse government action on our operations, we’re proud to announce the resumption of our 5th edition of the annual Human Rights Convention. Follow the discussion on #HRCUg2023 to contribute towards advancing human rights discourse.
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Sometimes we forget and don’t give ourselves enough credit on how hard it is to develop and champion human rights under the prevailing circumstances we live in -Prof. Githu Muigai #HRCUg2023
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Prof. Githu Muigai, Ms. Maria Alesi, and Raymond Mujuni lead a thought-provoking panel, unveiling insights that challenge norms and foster progress. Follow the hashtag #HRCUG2023 and get to know what they are talking about.
