First interaction with new parliament and government of Uganda 🇺🇬 Here for budget presentation - as a close development partner, we look forward to dig into priorities and analyses 🥸

Justin🕰️; @CommunitiesOrg Today, we celebrate the brave men and women whose courage, sacrifice & service have shaped our nation. Their legacy inspires us to work together for a peaceful, prosperous& sustainable Uganda.#HappyHeroesDay to all Ugandans🇺🇬#Communitydevelopment

JustIn⏰ @CommunitiesOrg represented by ED @ConsultAlbert part of the ongoing #NationalLevelPolicyDialogue to validate a policy brief - EC PLACE organised by @landcoalition Uganda, @LEMU_Uganda . Rangelands and Pastoralism ought to be planned for alongside #ClimateChange.

We held a productive Reflect & Learn meeting on May 29, 2026, for members implementing our 2-Generation Model to the ECCD project. This initiative empowers vulnerable children and families through quality Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), enhanced livelihoods, and a strengthened Coalition Secretariat. Key Achievements Shared: Economic Empowerment: Trained 327 individuals, including refugees, in entrepreneurship. Child Protection: Equipped 70 para-social workers with the Nurturing Care Framework, Health & Nutrition: Rolled out a nutritional supplementary program targeting over 300 children, including urban refugees. Mr. Jimmy Odyek (Executive Director, ACODEV) emphasized the power of collaboration, stating: "The coalition approach must be guided by prudence and patience towards one another. Let each one be his brother’s keeper. We must strictly uphold humanitarian standards and fully comply with the Sovereignty Act 2026 to protect our work and partnership with the government." He reminded partners that the coalition remains stronger together through unity, accountability, and compliance while appreciating all the 11 member organizations! Reflect and Learn meetings are vital milestones. They allow the coalition to pause, evaluate strategies, and leverage collective experiences to build resilience, foster trust, and turn challenges into actionable progress.#LCAUganda #2GenModel

Just In⏰: @CommunitiesOrg in a way of giving accountability to #Stakeholders share program #AnnualReport with the #RDC, #LCVCP #CAO @KabaleDistrict as well as @UHRC_UGANDA and @PoliceUg Regional Offices. Also appreciated the outgoing PRO Kigezi for outstanding #HR Work

Vivian Oyella, representing the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, expressed deep appreciation to CAPAIDS Uganda and Local Coalition Accelerator (LCA) Uganda for organizing this timely strategic workshop and for the invitation extended to the Foundation. In her address, she outlined key priorities for advancing the refugee response in Uganda: Promoting Self-Reliance: Urged partners to accelerate livelihood initiatives and strongly commended the Uganda Self-Reliance Index (SRI) as a valuable tool for measuring and guiding progress. Fostering Meaningful Inclusion: Celebrated the active presence and participation of Refugee-Led Organizations (RLOs), describing the workshop as genuinely inclusive. Fulfilling National Commitments: Reminded stakeholders of the Government of Uganda’s pledges at the Global Refugee Forum (GRF) on jobs and livelihoods. Supporting Policy Frameworks: Highlighted the Uganda Refugee Policy — supported by the Hilton Foundation under the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) — as the foundation of the national response. Advancing Core Pillars: Reaffirmed that localization, jobs, livelihoods, and meaningful refugee engagement are essential for sustainable impact. Ms. Oyella concluded by noting that the workshop comes at a critical and dynamic time for refugee programming. She described the SRI tool as vital for harmonizing livelihood interventions and emphasized that meaningful refugee participation remains the cornerstone of successful outcomes. We are grateful for such insightful leadership and partnership! #LCAUganda #SRITool #RefugeeResponse #SustainableLivelihoods

CSOs Governance & Compliance – Hoima 🇺🇬 Our COO, @h_achiro, facilitated a session on #AML #CFT risks for #NPOs and mitigation measures under the revised FATF #Recommendation8 Framework during the #TalkToYourRegulator- Bunyoro Session held in Hoima. Hosted by @kcsonuganda , the engagement brought together regulators; @NGObureau, @URAuganda , @nssfug , and the RCC’s Office to strengthen #NPOGovernance, compliance, and multi-stakeholder collaboration.

Just in⏰: #OrientationSession on #SRHR by @cehurduganda This is a community level capacity strengthening opportunity because everyone is vulnerable. The inequalities, poor service delivery, discrimination and stigmatization that happen are majorly at the community level.

Our Advocacy, Research and Communications Manager, @Kaka_estella , delivered an oral intervention following the presentation of the Activity Report of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders and Reprisals in Africa, Hon. Remmy Ngoy Lumbu, under Item 6. In her intervention, she highlighted the deteriorating situation of human rights defenders across Africa, drawing attention to increasing restrictions on civic space, attacks on journalists and activists, the growing use of restrictive laws to silence dissent, and the urgent need for stronger action by the Commission to promote accountability and protect fundamental freedoms across the continent. #DDATACHPR87

#EarlierToday Hon. Eliab Naturinda Mporera was officially sworn in as the new Member of Parliament for Ndorwa County West. He was accompanied by his parents, wife, and children during the ceremony as he officially began his parliamentary duties.

Thank you Ambassador @JanSadek for hosting a lovely celebration to commemorate 50 years of the @EUinUG's cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Uganda. This milestone marks five decades of partnership, development and shared progress. Since 2011, the European Union continues to be a valued and consistent partner of @AfricaDefenders and DefendDefenders. We appreciate it's crucial support for the protection of human rights defenders that has enabled them to carry out their work safely and effectively. Viva Africa, Viva Europe!

Backed by @SwedeninUG and @UNFPAUganda and delivered with @MakerereGMD, the 2026–2027 gender‑mainstreaming workshop at @Makerere University is equipping 250 student peer trainers to step forward as bold champions of gender equality and GBV prevention. #ENDGBV

#ProtectionofSovereigntyBill A snapshot of amendments, implications for #CSO, and what to look out for. civicadvisoryhub.org/publica… #SovereigntyBillUG

🇨🇩 Final Communiqué — Launch of the National Coalition for Human Rights Defenders in the DRC: defenddefenders.org/final-co… 🚨 🗒️ Communiqué final — Lancement de la Coalition nationale pour les défenseurs des droits humains en RDC (lien direct vers PDF en français: defenddefenders.org/wp-conte…) 🇨🇩

Key updates on the Sovereignty Bill, key milestones, conversations shaping governance and civic space, and more in April's Edition of the #CivicCompass. linkedin.com/pulse/civic-com…

Just in⏰: This Labour Day, @CommunitiesOrg celebrates the resilience and dignity of #communities we serve & tireless commitment of those advancing #humanrights, #socialjustice, and #sustainablelivelihoods. Together, we honor the power of collective action

Just in⏰: Our #ED @ConsultAlbert taking part in the conversation to demystify the #ProtectionofSovereigntyBill2026 currently being discussed countrywide. What does it mean to our National Social, Economic, Political and Religious aspects organised by @cehurduganda and @CSMMUA_

Art of Brilliance!! I find a lot of sanity in this cross examination and the Constitutional provisions are so plain that even when the prosecution tries to sneak in the witness protection, he is held against his word trying to conceal the truth. Tks for the reveled truth.

BRILLIANT! Give Frederick Joshua Mpanga his flowers! ⚖️🇺🇬🌟👏🏽 I set aside some time to watch Mr. Mpanga display a cool, calm, and collected demeanour with a wise, tactful, straightforward, and firmly professional approach during his masterful cross-examination of the Chief State Attorney/Prosecutor Joseph Kyomuhendo. Mr. Mpanga is truly an exceptional legal mind. As a partner at AF Mpanga Advocates (@AFMpangaUG) and Head of the firm’s Intellectual Property & Real Estate departments, he showed exactly why he’s one of #Uganda’s top advocates. He was prepared, precise, and always one step ahead. A textbook masterclass in cross-examination. Law students (and practising lawyers) should watch and learn. _______________________________________________ YouTube Link: Besigye Lawyers grill prosecutor over concealment of witnesses-stammering occurred in the dock || via The Insider 256 || youtu.be/sx9ngKgXmx0?si=hkac…

Happening Today: ​We are meeting the Parliamentary Committees on Defense & Internal Affairs and Legal & Parliamentary Affairs for joint scrutiny of the #ProtectionOfSovereignty Bill, 2026. ​Our focus: Presenting the Civil Society memorandum highlighting the our critical analysis of the bill and critical areas of concern as pertains to civic space and constitutional rights. 🇺🇬⚖️ @Parliament_Ug @JusticessP @ug_lawsociety @FOWODE_UGANDA @ccgea1 @oc_advocates