Today, I joined the Ambassador of Japan to Uganda and other partners supporting our work with the refugees ⁦⁦UNHCR Uganda⁩ ,⁦World Food Programme⁩ ⁦UNFPA⁩ among others for a press conference at the media center to communicate the financial support to the above partners.⁦

NTV UGANDA hosted the UNHCR Uganda Representative Matthew Crentsil for a discussion on the refugee situation in Uganda. The conversation addressed topics such as funding, livelihoods and the role of refugee-led organizations.

Watch the interview here 👇🏾

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Coming Up: A documentary on Uganda's refugee journey from the inaugural Global Refugee Forum in 2019 to 2023, as Uganda takes center stage once again, this time as a co-convener, today at 6:50pm. #RefugeeForum
UNHCR Uganda
Office of the Prime Minister - Uganda

Uganda's pledges at the Global #RefugeeForum

Address from
Yoweri K Museveni
President of Uganda

Delivery by
Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja
Prime Minister of Uganda

At the Global Refugee Forum-2023
Geneva, December, 2023

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Office of the Prime Minister - Uganda Matthew Crentsil

Uganda's Prime Minister Office of the Prime Minister - Uganda speaking of the generosity & solidarity that Uganda continues to show over 1.5 million refugees. Commendable example of how other countries can similarly welcome people forced to flee. Critical to support refugee-hosting countries. #RefugeeForum

The world’s largest gathering on refugee issues has just kicked off in Geneva!

High Commissioner Filippo Grandi opens the Global #RefugeeForum in Geneva with a call to action to stand #WithRefugees everywhere.

Tune in to follow live: bit.ly/4a6F2I6

Matthew Crentsil & Antonio Querido have signed this framework, focusing on 3 crucial aspects:
- Coordinating for long-term solutions in refugee livelihoods
- Cooperating for immediate needs & sustained self-reliance
- Collaborating to address environmental & energy challenges
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🌾 Exciting news! 🤝
FAO in Uganda & UNHCR Uganda unite in Uganda to enhance support for refugees & host communities. Their strategic framework emphasizes coordination, cooperation, & collaboration across key areas, targeting sustainable recovery, resilience, & self-reliance.

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Nakivale Health Center III, visited by Amb. Xavier Sticker, Counsellor Tomotaka Yoshimura from Embassy of Japan in Uganda 🇯🇵 🇺🇬, Hon. Esther Anyakun Davinia 🦋, and Matthew Crentsil, serves a catchment population of 95,000+ refugees and 35,000+ Ugandans.
#GlobalRefugeeForum
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Nakivale secondary school with
Matthew Crentsil Embassy of Japan in Uganda 🇯🇵 🇺🇬 and Esther Anyakun Davinia 🦋
#Education is one of the complex issues facing refugees in 🇺🇬 so 🇫🇷 contribution allows 1 821 students, including 900 refugees, to enroll for professional trainings in 2023.
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Ambassador of Ireland to Uganda and Matthew Crentsil have signed a €2million grant agreement towards supporting Refugee rights protection and empowerment. Funds are a cornerstone of a feasible humanitarian response #CRRFUganda UNHCR Uganda Ireland in Uganda

Huge thanks to Ireland in Uganda for the generous €2 million contribution to support refugees in Uganda.

This support will empower survivors of GBV, protect the environment, transform lives with livelihood interventions, & amplify voices of the stateless.

Thank you, Ireland 🇮🇪

The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Uganda in Geneva is grateful to UNHCR/Uganda Country Office Director, Mr Crentsil for facilitating a successful Mission to Nakivale refugee settlement. Mrs Namono, Head Humanitarian Division/Rapporteur EXCOM 2023-24 represented the Mission

“ I wish to express UNHCR’s satisfaction with the pledges made by the Government, as they cover the five priority areas agreed upon at the beginning of the year.  They are also specific, which will make it easier to track progress. ”

UNHCRuganda Representative Matthew Crentsil

The European Union EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 and UNHCR Uganda have signed a 3-year partnership to help Uganda better deal #withrefugees .

In 2023, the EU is giving €6.5 million (around UGX 26 billion), and there's a plan for a total of €19.5 million (about UGX 78.2 billion) by 2025.

The European Union EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 & UNHCR Uganda announce a 3 year partnership to support Uganda sustainably deal #WithRefugees .

This year, the EU is allocating €6.5m (about UGX 26billion) with an indicative total amount of €19.5m (about UGX 78.2billion) until 2025.
#EUandUganda

'We fund over 50% of programs that benefit 1.5 million refugees and 2.9 million Ugandans in local communities.' - U.S. Ambassador to Uganda William Popp during his visit to Nakivale Refugee Settlement.

“The gravity of this moment cannot be overstated.”

UN High Commissioner Filippo Grandi calls on the United Nations Security Council to take courageous and necessary steps back from the abyss amidst record global displacement. unhcr.org/news/speeches-…