“The Royal Danish Embassy in Uganda is thrilled to be part of the #WHRDsConference24, a significant opportunity to engage with and support defenders of human dignity, gender equality and justice.” Kirstine Primdal Sutton , Denmark in Uganda #WHRDsConference24

Denmark’s development cooperation is anchored on democratic values & human rights including gender equality. It’s therefore gratifying to see active involvement of culture. As we support shift in policies,tangible change will only happen when we transform social norms &practices.

🇩🇰 supports the #16DaysofActivism campaign 👏🏻 ”I pledge that we are determined to work with partners to end sexual and gender-based violence and empower young people, not just during the 16 days, but everyday, 365 days a year” - Deputy Head Mission Adam Sparre Spliid🇩🇰🇺🇬.

There is #NoExcuse for gender-based violence. Yet, EVERY DAY over 140 women and girls globally are killed by a partner or family member. 🤝 We must unite to end violence against women. Read more from our joint report with UN Office on Drugs & Crime: unwo.men/Gt6v50Ufwpv #16Days #Beijing30

“It is important for all of us to work towards transforming systems, policies and practices that tend to disadvantage women and normalise gender-based violence” -Gladys Nairuba, Program Advisor at Denmark in Uganda #16DaysofActivism #Noexcuses

An honour to address a room full of engaged brave active human rights defenders this morning to celebrate International Day of Human Rights Defenders. Thank you for actively standing up for the rights of others and thank you to NCHRDs-UG & DefendDefenders for supporting them!

E-bodas contributing to cleaner air and career opportunities for women & youth! 🍃 Today we had the pleasure of a meet & greet w. Green Hub and Women on Wheels about their Danida Green Business Partnership, that supports a more safe and sustainable e-boda industry in Kampala🤝

Today, the Ambassadors of 🇩🇰, 🇮🇪, 🇳🇱, 🇸🇪 marked #HumanRightsDay by reviewing partnerships on accountability, civic engagement, and rights. These initiatives support actors working to promote and protect human rights in Uganda through multi-stakeholder collaboration👏🏻

Women Human Rights Defenders Network- Uganda on is deligheted for to have participated in the round table dialogue organized by the Royal Danish Embassy, in collaboration with the Embassies of the Netherlands, Sweden, Ireland, and the British High Commission.

❔Did you miss our International Human Rights Defenders Day commemoration on Monday 9th at Speke Resort Hotel Munyonyo in Kampala? Watch the highlights of day in the video below. Denmark in Uganda Denmark MFA 🇩🇰 Ireland in Uganda Embassy of Sweden in Kampala Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs EU in Uganda DefendDefenders #TogetherWeDefend

🚨Launch of the Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI)🍀🌍✊🏾 I wish to convey my most heartfelt gratitude to H.E Signe Winding Albjerg Signe Winding Albjerg, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to Uganda Denmark in Uganda, for inviting me to the national launch of the Uganda Refugee

Thank you Frederieke Quispel & Amb. Joash Maangi, MBS, LLB, Dip. KSL, Doc. Juris for launching #WomenUganda2025💪🥳 Societies can’t thrive if more than half of the population is left behind. Or if less than half of the voices are heard. Gender equality contributes to creating more equal and democratic societies. Join us!

What a colorful event- promoting gender equality as we mark #Beijing30 #AccelerateAction #IWD2025. Follow the Female Ambassadors Signe Winding Albjerg Amb. Maria Håkansson Frederieke Quispel Lisa Chesney to know more about the #WomenUganda2025 campaign.

We join EU in Uganda to announce this year's EU Human Rights Defenders Award.Nominations are open&if you or anyone you know has contributed to promoting #HumanRights in 🇺🇬 the past 12 months, visit this link: shorturl.at/XzMQu #EUHRDAward2025 #EUandUganda #StandUp4HumanRights

We 🇩🇰 together with 🇮🇪 🇳🇱 and 🇸🇪 are delighted to partner with FOWODE to advance gender equality and climate justice in Karamoja & Uganda! Our funding will support efforts to promote responsive service delivery and empower communities. #NewPartnership #Empowerment

As we prepare to the #WorldPressFreedomDay tomorrow 3rd May, I wish to pay special tribute to all journalists across #Uganda. - Kristine Prindal Sutton Denmark in Uganda #HRNJPFI24

On #WorldPressFreedomDay we pay tribute to journalists across Uganda✊ Yesterday, HRNJ-Uganda launched the Press Freedom Index Report, documenting 110 violations against journalists in 🇺🇬 in 2024. Protection of free press is essential & a cornerstone of any democracy📣 #HRNJPFI24

“The partnership between Uganda and Denmark is a beautiful blend—harmonious and enriching, much like a perfect cup of coffee, my favorite beverage. It brings out the best of both nations.” 🇺🇬🤝🇩🇰 #DKUGPartnership @dkinuganda @dkambuganda

Denmark recently launched its new strategy for Development Cooperation 🤝 Denmark will work to strengthen Europe's global partnerships and promote green growth and migration policies based on responsibility and mutual respect 🌍 Read the new strategy 🔗 um.dk/en/danida/stra…

34% of Ugandan women aged 20–24 years old were married or in a union before the age of 18 (UN Women Uganda, 2016) 💗 How can we shift the conversation from early marriage to women choosing marriage at an age when they are truly ready? #30DaysToBeijing30 #WomenUganda2025+