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Brian Abekane

@abekanebrian

(MSc Refugee & Migration Studies)
Refugee Protection & Empowerment @
Refugee Law Project, School of Law, Makerere University.

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Today we hosted a delegation from Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda at our Kiryandongo office. They visited Bweyale settlement to see the progress of SRHR Phase 3. They were taken through activities in the various thematic areas with beneficiaries sharing how they interacted with the activities.

Today we hosted a delegation from <a href="/NLinUganda/">Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda</a>  at our Kiryandongo office. They visited Bweyale settlement to see the progress of SRHR Phase 3. They were taken through activities in the various thematic areas with beneficiaries sharing how they interacted with the activities.
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Yesterday we concluded a 2-day training for Sudanese urban refugees of Kawempe & Entebbe on peace-building. #Refugees are not passive recipients of aid, they are leaders & peace builders shaping safer, more cohesive communities. With funding support from Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 #Peacebuilding

Yesterday we concluded a 2-day training for Sudanese urban refugees of Kawempe &amp; Entebbe on peace-building. #Refugees are not passive recipients of aid, they are leaders &amp; peace builders shaping safer, more cohesive communities. With funding support from <a href="/DutchMFA/">Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱</a> #Peacebuilding
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Yesterday we conducted a Peace Committee meeting in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement alongside Office of the Prime Minister - Uganda, Uganda Police Force, and the Senior Community Development Officer to address various ongoing conflicts. We continue to encourage dialogue, mutual respect & community-led solutions.

Yesterday we conducted a Peace Committee meeting in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement alongside <a href="/OPMUganda/">Office of the Prime Minister - Uganda</a>, <a href="/PoliceUg/">Uganda Police Force</a>, and the Senior Community Development Officer to address various ongoing conflicts. We continue to encourage dialogue, mutual respect &amp; community-led solutions.
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Yesterday we hosted an inter-school debate on peace-related themes at Panyandoli Self-help SS in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement - Bringing together students from schools in Lamwo & Adjumani as part of ongoing efforts to promote peaceful co-existence btn refugee & host communities

Yesterday we hosted an inter-school debate on peace-related themes at Panyandoli Self-help SS in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement - Bringing together students from schools in Lamwo &amp; Adjumani as part of ongoing efforts to promote peaceful co-existence btn refugee &amp; host communities
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On 14/10/25, we conducted a community dialogue with the S.Sudanese community in Kiryandongo refugee settlement to strengthen peaceful co-existence & reconciliation. Rep. from OPM/Refugees office, UNHCR Uganda, RWCs & opinion leaders had open discussions aimed building unity & healing

On 14/10/25, we conducted a community dialogue with the S.Sudanese community in Kiryandongo refugee settlement to strengthen peaceful co-existence &amp; reconciliation.
Rep. from <a href="/RefugeesUganda/">OPM/Refugees office</a>, <a href="/UNHCRuganda/">UNHCR Uganda</a>, RWCs &amp; opinion leaders had open discussions aimed building unity &amp; healing
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As we continue to promote understanding, tolerance, and social cohesion as key pillars for sustainable peace, on Tuesday, Refugee Law Project held a radio talk show on Kiryandongo FM focusing on peace-building among refugees and host communities. With funding support from Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱

As we continue to promote understanding, tolerance, and social cohesion as key pillars for sustainable peace, on Tuesday, <a href="/refugeelawproj/">Refugee Law Project</a> held a radio talk show on Kiryandongo FM focusing on peace-building among refugees and host communities. With funding support from <a href="/DutchMFA/">Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱</a>
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This week, we held a radio talk show on Aulogo FM in Adjumani, focusing on transitional justice & emerging issues. The session provided an important platform for sharing experiences, raising awareness and promoting dialogue for peace-building among refugees and host communities.

This week, we held a radio talk show on Aulogo FM in Adjumani, focusing on transitional justice &amp; emerging issues. The session provided an important platform for sharing experiences, raising awareness and promoting dialogue for peace-building among refugees and host communities.
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Yesterday we held a Transitional Justice Working Group meeting in Adjumani. It focused on emerging transitional justice issues within the refugee and host communities and aimed at providing space to share experiences, identify gaps & explore ways to promote peaceful co-existence

Yesterday we held a Transitional Justice Working Group meeting in Adjumani. It focused on emerging transitional justice issues within the refugee and host communities and aimed at providing space to share experiences, identify gaps &amp; explore ways to promote peaceful co-existence
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Youth representatives also engaged with cultural, religious, political leaders and educators on the theme “Act Now for a Peaceful World.” The aim here is to bridge the gap between the youth of today and youth of yesterday and promote peaceful coexistence in the society.

Youth representatives also engaged with cultural, religious, political leaders and educators on the theme “Act Now for a Peaceful World.” The aim here is to bridge the gap between the youth of today and youth of yesterday and promote peaceful coexistence in the society.
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SAY NO TO CHILD MARRIAGE! Marrying a child means that you have married someone who is not ready for the responsibilities of marriage or motherhood, like childbearing, nurturing a home, and all the maturity required of a wife. Protect Girls' Futures by speaking against child

SAY NO TO CHILD MARRIAGE!

Marrying a child means that you have married someone who is not ready for the responsibilities of marriage or motherhood, like childbearing, nurturing a home, and all the maturity required of a wife. 

Protect Girls'  Futures by speaking against child
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Today we held a Peace Committee meeting in Entebbe, aimed at strengthening inclusion and peaceful coexistence between #refugees and the #hosts. Sudanese refugees were empowered with knowledge of their rights, obligations, and conflict resolution — with funding support Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱

Today we held a Peace Committee meeting in Entebbe, aimed at strengthening inclusion and peaceful coexistence between #refugees and the #hosts. Sudanese refugees were empowered with knowledge of their rights, obligations, and conflict resolution — with funding support <a href="/DutchMFA/">Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱</a>
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We are pleased to share our latest publication, Our Success Stories, a collection of real-life experiences that reflect the Refugee Law Project's multifaceted work. Open the link bit.ly/48cL3CP

We are pleased to share our latest publication, Our Success Stories, a collection of real-life experiences that reflect the <a href="/refugeelawproj/">Refugee Law Project</a>'s multifaceted work.
Open the link bit.ly/48cL3CP
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As we begin the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV, let’s reflect on the foundation of human rights. Every act of GBV is a violation of the right to safety, dignity, health, equality, and justice. x.com/i/spaces/1kvJp…

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15 refugee and host youth have finalised a refresher cellphone training concluded today by the Media for Social Change programme. The skills acquired will go along way in amplifying their voices on issues affecting their communities. Thanks to Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda

15 refugee and host youth have finalised a refresher cellphone training concluded today by the Media for Social Change programme. The skills acquired will go along way in amplifying their voices on issues affecting their communities. Thanks to <a href="/NLinUganda/">Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda</a>
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Pre-CSW70 consultations began today in Addis Ababa w/ calls for bold steps to secure access to justice for all African women & girls. RD Maxime Houinato met w/ H.E. Ergogie Tesfaye, Ethiopia’s Minister of Women & Social Affairs (Ergogie Tesfaye (PhD)) to advance this shared agenda. #CSW70

Pre-CSW70 consultations began today in Addis Ababa w/ calls for bold steps to secure access to justice for all African women &amp; girls. RD <a href="/MHouinato/">Maxime Houinato</a> met w/ H.E. Ergogie Tesfaye, Ethiopia’s Minister of Women &amp; Social Affairs (<a href="/ErgogieTesfaye/">Ergogie Tesfaye (PhD)</a>) to advance this shared agenda. #CSW70
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Today, we held a Transitional Justice Working Group meeting in Kitgum, to identify emerging transitional justice issues, and develop actionable recommendations for strengthening peacebuilding, commitment to justice, healing, and lasting peace. Thanks to Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda

Today, we held a Transitional Justice Working Group meeting in Kitgum, to identify emerging transitional justice issues, and develop actionable recommendations for strengthening peacebuilding, commitment to justice, healing, and lasting peace. Thanks to <a href="/NLinUganda/">Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda</a>