Delighted to announce the shortlisted candidates for the 2023 EU Human Rights Defenders Award: Solomon Serwanjja, Richard Lusimbo & Agather Atuhaire. The winner will be announced on 4th May 2023. Read a short description of their work here: bitly.ws/CTG7 #EUHRDAward2023

Honored to present the Hivos Global International Activist Award to Gracie B. Nanyunja for her dedication to the LGBTIQ+ community in #Uganda. We need brave human rights defenders like Gracie – now more than ever. Being who you are and loving who you love, is a fundamental human right.

To mark #IDAHOT, Signe Winding Albjerg🇩🇰, Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda 🇳🇱 & Embassy of Sweden in Kampala 🇸🇪 convened friends and partners yesterday for a discussion on how to ensure non-discrimination and equality in Uganda. Human rights can never be a threat #humanrightsforall

Yesterday Denmark in Uganda, Embassy of Sweden in Kampala and Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda hosted a reception to mark #IDAHOTBIT2023 . Thanks to the participating representatives and partners, and the fruitful discussions on the importance of equality and non-discrimination. Together Always: United in Diversity

As part of our regular #TeamEurope 🇪🇺 dialogue with #politicalparties in Uganda 🇺🇬, our Ambassadors had the pleasure to meet the leadership of Democratic Party led by Norbert Mao. We appreciated the exchange and look forward to future contacts, as well with other political parties

👩‍💻Shaping digital transformation of jobs in Uganda 📰Read our coverage of the workshop and social dialogue discussing findings of ILO's exploratory assessment of the microwork and gig economy in Uganda. 🤝#PROSPECTSPartnership 🔗bit.ly/DigiUg

Horrifying reports of the school shooting in Uganda. An attack on civilians, specifically students, is appalling. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. Where possible, the Netherlands is ready to assist.

Took a few photos in Amsterdam this weekend. 🧵 Teenagers laughing this hard is a sign young people feel safe. /1

When I received the Tulip Human Rights Prize in December 2021, from Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱, I was in the United States. I couldn't travel with the bronze tulip statuette. The Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda delivered it to my office just before I returned to Kampala. It now sits on our shelves as an inspiration

Honored to join Uganda Law Society, valued partner of Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda, in the promotion of the much needed work of pro-bono advocates #ulsprobono23

Earlier today, the UNRC Susan Namondo Ngongi, joined Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Uganda Prisons Service, Uganda police, Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda for the Regional Conference on the Rights of Justice-Affected Women, focused on the theme 'Unlocking Barriers: Rights of Women in the Criminal Justice System in Africa'. #SDG16

🗳️👋Mededeling: Als u vanuit Uganda stemt voor de verkiezingen in Nederland kunt u uiterlijk tot 17 november 10 uur (UG tijd) uw stembillet bij de Nederlandse Ambassade inleveren.

Today we launch with Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region Certification Mechanism in Uganda, for responsible sourcing of minerals, supported by Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda, with GIZ. “Responsible business practices are not only morally imperative but are a global standard and critical for success.“

Today the Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) Platform was launched at the UN Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE). An innovative way NATO and United Nations to train peacekeepers. VILT offers a platform for remote learning at UN C4ISR Academy for Peace Operations

🌱Notice: The Q&As to the Call for Concept Notes for Inclusive Development of Farming Systems in Lango and Busoga Regions are now online! Check them out here shorturl.at/AY278🚜🌾 #FarmingSystems #Lango #Busoga

Tonight we say goodbye to Elsie Attafuah who is leaving Uganda and celebrate UNDP Uganda’s impressive achievements in Uganda.

Our embassy has been nominated for the prestigious BMO Embassy Award for Human Rights. Amb. Karin Boven: "We are very proud. It is a recognition of the strength of our team and highlights the crucial partnerships we maintain in the challenging context of human rights in Uganda."

Today we’re saying goodbye to Munir, a champion for the rights of children in Uganda, advocating with passion and knowledge for putting the future of children first. With Munir UNICEF Uganda was a strong partner of Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda through the #PROSPECTSPartnership and other programs.

Congratulations Denmark in Uganda and Rt. Hon. Nabbanja Robinah. PRIME MINISTER with the festive launch of the Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative! A strong partnership to support refugees and host communities, through agriculture, environmental protection and protection of women’s rights.