
@CheveningFCDO Scholar โ26 | LL.M. Candidate, International Human Rights Law @UniversityLeeds | Advancing SDGs 5,16 & 17 | Opinions are mine.
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I was called to the Uganda Bar today!โ๏ธ๐บ๐ฌ
I am officially an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda and all Subordinate Courts.๐ฉ๐ฟโโ๏ธ
It took a village to get here, and I am so grateful.
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Yesterday, @CedawUn adopted a landmark #GR41 on Gender Stereotypes thanks to women&girls around ๐.State parties have the legal obligation to address #genderstereotypes in line with the #CEDAWConvention Congrats Prof. Reddock, @bandanarana2014 @UN_Women @vanyaradzayi & Marion Bethel
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Are you a public service leader committed to driving change? Join the AmericanCenterKampala and the @FranklynInst for the Public Management & Leadership hybrid training. This 4-month program will develop your public service management and leadership skills through monthly in-person sessions and weekly online sessions. Open to active public managers who are self-driven and dedicated to lifelong learning.
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How Dr. Chandia was welcomed back #AruaHospital
Pocketing #BakozeBatya
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This is to thank @ymahmoudali the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for appointing Vanessa Nakate as his Special Envoy for the Youth. Vanessa 's work on Climate Justice stands out, she will serve the African continent with dedication. Uganda appreciates this recognition and wishes her well. @KagutaMuseveni @MercyLakiskis
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๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐งโ๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐๐๐ญ๐๐, ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฅ๐๐ฐ, ๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐? โ๏ธ
This was at the heart of the discussions at the 4th Women Land Rights Conference, where FIDA-Uganda was honoured to host a panel discussion on โ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฑ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐พ๐๐๐๐โ๐ ๐ณ๐๐๐
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๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐.โ
The panel featured Lady Justice Jane Alividza of the Lands Division of the High Court, @JudiciaryUG; Ms. Hilda Akabwai, a lawyer and expert in land governance and gender; Ms. @SBaluka, the Strategic Interest Litigation Manager at FIDA-Uganda; and Mr. John Mwebe, a land rights advocate. The discussion, moderated by Mr. Jonathan Ochom.๐๏ธ
Held in the spirit of the #InternationalDayofRuralWomen, the discussion explored barriers to womenโs land ownership and inheritance, highlighting the need to bridge the gap between legal protections and womenโs lived realities. ๐ก
#4thWLRConf26 #WomensLandConf26
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Don't miss today's important discussion on access to justice in Africa
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I am hiring a Managing Editor to come work with me @MinorityAfrica from January 2027. Fully remote but you have to be Africa based. Some exciting new projects in 2027 & very exciting directions. Please apply & share.
minorityafrica.org/job/managโฆ
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In 2025, SOS village's Hellen Kemigisa wrote to CEO Don Wanyama, opening doors to mentorship etc, a reminder that the pen builds bridges.
In todayโs New Vision (p. 22), I reflect on US-Uganda relations, appreciating Americaโs longstanding support and asking for 'some more.'
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#TBT | Earlier this month, the team at FIDA-Uganda had the opportunity to meet with the Commissioner in Charge of Subsidiary Legislation in the Directorate of the First Parliamentary Counsel, under the Office of the Solicitor General, @MoJCAUG. ๐ข
The meeting provided a platform for FIDA-Uganda to engage with the Office of the Solicitor General and gain insight into how we can work with different stakeholders and duty bearers, to make our legislative advocacy interventions more effective in terms of advancing the rights of the communities that we serve, across different thematic areas of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), Access to Justice and Women's Economic Empowerment.
We thank the Office of the Solicitor General for hosting us, and for the effectiveness with which they responded to our inquiries into the enactment of subsidiary legislation, which is key to combating the social drivers of violence against women and children in the Karamoja and West Nile regions. ๐ค
#AccessToJustice
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Honoured to speak at the 9th National ICT Summit on Wednesday. As a medical doctor working on digital health governance, I'll ask one question: when a digital system fails a patient, who answers for it? Thank you @MICTNamibia for the platform. #ICTSummit2026
York, England ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ is incredibly beautiful!
#MyCheveningJourney
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๐โ๏ธ The EU-UG Study Fair is happening at @Makerere now.
Explore study opportunities across #Europe discover new perspectives and connect with universities from Austria and beyond. ๐ฆ๐น๐บ๐ฌ๐ช๐บ. Study abroad and open doors to new opportunities! @EUinUG @Educ_SportsUg
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A late August recap. Right after handing in my MSc dissertation, I spent 3 days at the @UniofOxford for the Summer Academy for the Social Science of Health Innovation (SASHI). The perfect space to talk global health resilience & health tech. ๐งต
#MyCheveningJourney
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Today marks the 37th chapter of my life!
Thank you to everyone who has loved me, supported me, and walked beside me. Life is a gift, and Iโm so glad to be living it. Letโs see what 37 brings! ๐ฅโค๏ธ
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๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: ๐๐ก๐ซ๐๐-๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐๐ฌ
Are you a young Ugandan interested in research, public policy and whether government policies are working for the people they serve?
The Centre for Policy Analysis (CEPA) invites applications for a three-day training in Policy Evaluation Methodologies under the Strengthening Ugandan Youth for Progress and Advancement (SUPA) Project.
The training will equip 25 participants with practical skills to design policy evaluations, analyse evidence and communicate recommendations. Participants will use Ugandan policy examples to develop a practical evaluation framework.
We welcome young researchers, students, policy analysts and emerging professionals interested in public policy. Previous professional experience in policy evaluation is not required.
At least 50% of places will be allocated to women. Women, persons with disabilities and young people from underrepresented communities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Applicants must commit to all three days. Those who successfully complete the training will receive a certificate.
Interested? Complete the application form and submit your current CV, or share this opportunity with someone who would benefit.
๐Apply here ๐docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1Fโฆ
๐ CEPA Offices, Ntinda, Kampala
๐ Training: 21st โ 23rd October, 2026
๐ Deadline: 14th October 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EAT
๐ฉ Inquiries: [email protected]
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basisโapply early. There is no application or selection fee.
#SUPA #CEPAProgramming
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We are honoured to welcome Ms. Rachel Odoi-Musoke, Senior Technical Advisor, @JLOSUganda, as our incoming Board Chairperson, following her election at the 2026 Annual General Meeting. ๐
Her appointment marks another milestone in her journey of leadership and service to justice and gender equality.
๐Fun fact: Ms. Rachelโs journey in advancing access to justice began at FIDA-Uganda. As a young advocate, she worked closely with the team to support vulnerable women seeking justice, an experience that helped shape her enduring commitment to justice and gender equality.
We are confident that her experience, commitment and deep connection to FIDA-Ugandaโs mission will strengthen our work as she takes on this new role. Welcome, Ms. Rachel! ๐
#AGM2026
#ReimaginingWomensRightsAdvocacy
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