Our ED and Program Officer participating at the Girls First Fund grantee convening to learn from others strategies for addressing Child marriage, teenage pregnancy and girl Child Education. #girlshaveoptions #endchildmareiag

#EndChildMarriage | #LetGirlsLead Day 1️⃣ Reflecting on the powerful discussions at the Girls First Fund grantee convening happening at Silver Springs Kampala Uganda, particularly the crucial focus on safeguarding. Day one was filled with invaluable insights into abuse,

Day 1️⃣ of the Girls First Fund Grantee Convening was truly enlightening. I had the privilege of representing YFC-Uganda, diving into crucial discussions on Safeguarding and NGO best practices. The partner exchange was truly enriching. A Valuable Experience!

We are grateful to all partners and stakeholders for their concerted efforts in advocating for Sarah Namukisa's rights. The EOC injunction is a powerful step in the right direction. We have also called on Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) to intervene and have agreed to set up a meeting with the

3rd day of the Girls First Fund Partner's Convening. "If we don't end child marriage, 64% of primary school girls may not complete primary level. Lydia Wasula, from the Ministry of Gender, Labor & Social Development. Girls First Fund UNICEF Uganda Irise Institute East Africa

When I hear about safeguarding the first thing that comes to my mind is children because I'm too addicted to working with children and young girls. But through the GFF convening, I realized it's not only about children but also at workplace and community. #RugbyTacklingLife #GFF

Joining other actors in Uganda under the Girls First Fund portfolio, championing efforts to end child marriage in Uganda. Education Defenders Network - EDN Girls First Fund Irise Institute East Africa UNICEF Uganda UNFPA GlobalFGM Children's Rights and Violence Prevention Fund AU-EU Youth Lab Denmark in Uganda U.S. Mission Uganda

After 3 days, the Girls First Fund Convening for grantees working to #EndChildMarriage has come to an end. Some disturbing statistics were shared, but promising ones shared too, so our combined efforts are bearing fruit. Slowly but surely we're making progress. #RugbyTacklingLife

Today we completed the 3 day Girls First Fund grantees in Uganda convening. It was a great opportunity to share experiences8-learn from like minded organisations in the fight to end child child marriage

Day 2 of the Girls First Fund grantee convening was deeply enriching. It has been a day filled with learning, unlearning and relearning with inspiring fellow grantees sharing their experiences and insights from the learning visits and their grassroots work. Hearing community

Day 3 of the Girls First Fund grantee convening kicked off with a powerful session by Lydia Wasula from Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, presenting the National Strategy to End Child Marriage & Teenage Pregnancy. While progress is being made, the statistics remain alarming. Teenage pregnancy causes

🥰 What a team I have! That's #RugbyTacklingLife!

All work and no play ... GFF convening ended today and we topped it off with an R & R. 😊 We're humans, not machines: it's important for everyone to balance work & social life. That's #RugbyTacklingLife

Today, we have wrapped up the 3-Day convening of #GFF partners that has been happening at Silver springs Hotel Bugolobi, discussing Actionable strategies towards #EndingChildMarriage #RUDIWA #GFFGrantees

"Empowering the next gen! We had an incredible time at the Girls First Fund grantee annual convening in Uganda, advancing our mission to end child marriage & equipping leaders for a brighter future! #GirlsFirst #EndChildMarriage #LeadershipMatters"Mundo Cooperante

We are incredibly grateful for Girls First Fund’s support in building our capacity. We are enriched by powerful learnings and a strong spirit of working together. The journey to #EndChildMarriage continues and we are proud custodians in this fight. Let us keep up the momentum💪

We have finally secured the ruling on the interim order in favor of Sarah Namukisa, thanks to The Women's Probono Initiative FIDA Uganda The Sisterhood Chain Int'l Akiso Benjamin Oppressed🇺🇬 kajubi maktum NCD Uganda OWOR MASANJA JOHN Uganda Law Society and everyone who stood in solidarity with her. Together we end

The interim injuction in Sarah Namukisa 's case is a reaffirmation of the right to education of pregnant girls & adolescent mothers in Uganda. We urge learning institutions to review their policies to ensure they align with the Constitution. #Womenrights

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We have just spent three exhausting but exhilarating days in a partners convening under the Girls First Fund Portfolio to reaffirm our commitment to end Child Marriage in Uganda. Girls First Fund Climate Justice Impact Fund for Africa Education Defenders Network - EDN UNFPA AU-EU Youth Lab Irise Institute East Africa World Connect