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We are attending the #HLPF2025 at United Nations in New York. In a panel session reflecting on SDG 5, countries have shared the initiatives they have employed to advance gender equality. Uganda represented by Minister of General Duties, OPM Hon Justine Kasule Lumumba noted

We are attending the #HLPF2025 at United Nations in New York.

In a panel session reflecting on SDG 5, countries have shared the initiatives they have employed to advance gender equality. 

Uganda represented by Minister of General Duties, OPM Hon Justine Kasule Lumumba noted
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In session: Fighting Female Genital Mutilation(FGM) in the East African Community: Lessons from Uganda, Kenya and the East African Legislative Assembly. Cross boarder FGM is one of the glaring issues in the EAC region. To fight FGM in the EAC, the East African Legislative

In session:  Fighting Female Genital
Mutilation(FGM) in the East African Community: Lessons from Uganda, Kenya and the East African Legislative Assembly.

Cross boarder FGM is one of the glaring issues in the EAC region. To fight FGM in the EAC, the East African Legislative
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Joseline Kulea the founder of Samburu Girls Foundation shares the Kenyan journey noting that laws to protect women and girls have been enacted but implementation has not been done.

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Joseline Kulea notes that Kenya still grapples with high cases of child marriage adding that the young girls are first cut on the eve of being married off. She implores legislators to speak up against FGM and ensure that girls are safe in the communities in which they thrive.

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Joseline Kulea shares that FGM Has been medicalised by the communities where it’s practiced as a way to by pass the legal implications of the act. Girls and young women are now operated in clinical and hospital theaters leaving these cases un reported.

Joseline Kulea shares that FGM Has been medicalised by the communities where it’s practiced as a way to by pass the legal implications of the act.

Girls and young women are now operated in clinical and hospital theaters leaving these cases un reported.
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Joseline Komuhangi from EASSI shares that civil society organisations in East Africa have worked closely with EALA to ensure that the EAC anti FGM bill is progresses. She shares that the bill has been gazetted and published by EALA and this will be followed by the public

Joseline Komuhangi from <a href="/eassi/">EASSI</a> shares that civil society organisations in East Africa  have worked closely with EALA to ensure that the EAC anti FGM bill is progresses. 

She shares that the bill has been gazetted and published by EALA and this will be followed by the public
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Seth Nimwesiga from CEHURD Uganda notes that Uganda has done tremendously well with enacting laws but with little implementation. He retaliates the medicalisation of female genital mutilation in Uganda noting that these cases go un reported derailing the fight against FGM.

Seth Nimwesiga from <a href="/cehurduganda/">CEHURD Uganda</a> notes that Uganda has done tremendously well with enacting laws but with little implementation.

He retaliates the medicalisation of female genital mutilation in Uganda noting that these cases go un reported derailing the fight against FGM.
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During the Tooro Annual Youth Conference 2025, we are excited to host a side event—Inter-school Debates on sexual and reproductive health. These thought-provoking discussions not only spark curiosity and awareness among young people but also empower them to seek accurate sexual

During the Tooro Annual Youth Conference 2025, we are excited to host a side event—Inter-school Debates on sexual and reproductive health.

These thought-provoking discussions not only spark curiosity and awareness among young people but also empower them to seek accurate sexual
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Happening Now: Reproductive Health Uganda’s 69th Annual General Meeting Under the theme “Strengthening Governance for a Resilient SRHR Ecosystem,” RHU convenes its 69th AGM, an annual reflection of our progress, partnerships, and commitment to transforming the sexual and

Happening Now: Reproductive Health Uganda’s 69th Annual General Meeting

Under the theme “Strengthening Governance for a Resilient SRHR Ecosystem,” RHU convenes its 69th AGM, an annual reflection of our progress, partnerships, and commitment to transforming the sexual and
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At #RHUAGM69, we are reflecting on our progress, strengthening governance, engaging stakeholders, and celebrating those who power our mission. #WeAreRHU

At #RHUAGM69, we are reflecting on our progress, strengthening governance, engaging stakeholders, and celebrating those who power our mission.

#WeAreRHU
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IPPF Global IPPFAR Since 1957, RHU has championed family planning in Uganda—leading the way in delivering inclusive, rights-based SRHR services and information to underserved communities, especially young people. Through strong partnerships and evidence-driven programming, our impact continues to

<a href="/ippf/">IPPF Global</a> <a href="/IPPFAR/">IPPFAR</a> Since 1957, RHU has championed family planning in Uganda—leading the way in delivering inclusive, rights-based SRHR services and information to underserved communities, especially young people.

Through strong partnerships and evidence-driven programming, our impact continues to
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Day 2 #RHUAGM69 We are honoured to welcome H.E Adam Sparre Spliid🇩🇰🇺🇬 the Deputy Ambassador of the Denmark in Uganda as the Guest of Honour at our 69th Annual General Meeting 2025. Their participation reflects the continued diplomatic support for advancing inclusive, rights-based access to

Day 2 #RHUAGM69

We are honoured to welcome H.E <a href="/AdamSpliid/">Adam Sparre Spliid🇩🇰🇺🇬</a> the Deputy Ambassador of the <a href="/DKinUganda/">Denmark in Uganda</a> as the Guest of Honour at our 69th Annual General Meeting 2025. 

Their participation reflects the continued diplomatic support for advancing inclusive, rights-based access to
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“The year 2024 was a defining period for RHU, marked by resilience, innovation, and strategic impact. I am proud to highlight some of our key achievements: We successfully completed the 4th Cycle of Accreditation by IPPF in 2024, receiving a certificate of full compliance.

“The year 2024 was a defining period for RHU, marked by resilience, innovation, and strategic impact. I am proud to highlight some of our key achievements:

We successfully completed the 4th Cycle of Accreditation by IPPF in 2024, receiving a certificate of full compliance.
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IPPF Global IPPFAR “Over the past three years, we have recorded significant progress: In 2022, we revised our governance and management policies, aligning with global reforms within IPPF Global . In 2023, we steered the development of RHU’s Strategic Plan (2023–2028) In 2024, we approved key

<a href="/ippf/">IPPF Global</a> <a href="/IPPFAR/">IPPFAR</a> “Over the past three years, we have recorded significant progress:

In 2022, we revised our governance and management policies, aligning with global reforms within <a href="/ippf/">IPPF Global</a> .

In 2023, we steered the development of RHU’s Strategic Plan (2023–2028)

In 2024, we approved key
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IPPF Global IPPFAR SRHR Alliance Uganda “RHU has demonstrated leadership in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights both nationally and internationally. While Denmark has long partnered with Uganda on issues such as climate change and economic empowerment, we continue to prioritise SRHR. During my visit

<a href="/ippf/">IPPF Global</a> <a href="/IPPFAR/">IPPFAR</a> <a href="/SRHRAllianceUg/">SRHR Alliance Uganda</a> “RHU has demonstrated leadership in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights both nationally and internationally. 

While Denmark has long partnered with Uganda on issues such as climate change and economic empowerment, we continue to prioritise SRHR.

During my visit
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IPPF Global IPPFAR SRHR Alliance Uganda Sex & Samfund During the #RHUAGM69, RHU honoured outstanding members, partners, agencies, out going board members and volunteers for their invaluable contributions to advancing our mandate of accelerating access to sexual and reproductive health services and information. The awards were

<a href="/ippf/">IPPF Global</a> <a href="/IPPFAR/">IPPFAR</a> <a href="/SRHRAllianceUg/">SRHR Alliance Uganda</a> <a href="/SexogSamfund/">Sex & Samfund</a> During the #RHUAGM69, RHU honoured outstanding members, partners, agencies, out going board members and volunteers for their invaluable contributions to advancing our mandate of accelerating access to sexual and reproductive health services and information.

The awards were
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IPPF Global IPPFAR SRHR Alliance Uganda Sex & Samfund RHU also honoured Mr. David Serubiri, who served with excellence as the Procurement and Logistics Manager. His years of dedicated service and outstanding contribution to the organisation’s operations were appreciated and celebrated. #RHUAGM69 #WeAreRHU

<a href="/ippf/">IPPF Global</a> <a href="/IPPFAR/">IPPFAR</a> <a href="/SRHRAllianceUg/">SRHR Alliance Uganda</a> <a href="/SexogSamfund/">Sex & Samfund</a> RHU also honoured Mr. David Serubiri, who served with excellence as the Procurement and Logistics Manager. 

His years of dedicated service and outstanding contribution to the organisation’s operations were appreciated and celebrated.

#RHUAGM69 #WeAreRHU
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World Breastfeeding Week Breastfeeding is more than nourishment. It is a lifeline. We advocate for informed choices, safe spaces, and accessible healthcare to support every breastfeeding journey. Every baby deserves a strong start and every mother, the power to choose.

World Breastfeeding Week 

Breastfeeding is more than nourishment. It is a lifeline. We advocate for informed choices, safe spaces, and accessible healthcare to support every breastfeeding journey.

Every baby deserves a strong start and every mother, the power to choose.