The official page for the LEAD Uganda programme (local empowerment and development of refugees and host communities) in Uganda, which is funded by Dutch MFA.
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📢Uganda, let’s tune in!
As we conclude the 16 Days of Activism, we’re wrapping up with a powerful conversation you won’t want to miss.
Join the X Space hosted by @MableTwegumye as we dive into this year’s theme: Unite to end digital violence against all women and girls.
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Thank you to our media partners and allies for helping amplify these critical voices.
An effective refugee response in Uganda must be built on the leadership of refugee women.
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Speaking at SHE LEADS Conference 2026, Her Excellency Frederieke Quispel highlighted the importance of women’s inclusion, noting that land tenure and unemployment remain barriers to economic independence and resilience.
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“Leadership is not about having power. It is about refusing to give up.” Vanessa Ishimwe’s journey reflects refugee women’s determination to build solutions, create opportunities, and drive change despite limited resources.
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Women in refugee and host communities are shaping stronger, more resilient futures every day.
Through SHE LEADS, we celebrate their leadership and call for greater listening, recognition, and meaningful action ahead of World Refugee Day.
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The future is stronger when women have a seat at the table.
At the SHE LEADS Conference 2026, we celebrate women leaders whose voices are shaping communities and driving meaningful change.
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🗣️ PRESS RELEASE: Ahead of #WorldRefugeeDay, we shine a light on the women leading change in refugee and host communities across Uganda.
Today we convene #SHELEADSConference2026 in collaboration with @YARIDUganda and @ceforduganda with support from @WoordenDaad and @DutchMFA with a call for women's leadership to be recognized, resourced and meaningfully included in decision making processes.
Join the call.
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"If you don't engage women, you're not making use of 50% of your population."
H.E. Frederieke Quispel highlighted the importance of addressing barriers such as land tenure and unemployment to unlock women's full economic potential.
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“If you don’t engage women, you’re not making use of 50% of your population.”
Speaking at the SHE LEADS Conference, Her Excellency Frederieke Quispel emphasized
that inclusive development depends on creating space for women to contribute and lead.
#SheLeads #LEADUganda
The #SheLeads Conference reinforced that refugee women are more than beneficiaries of humanitarian assistance.
They are organisers, advocates, entrepreneurs & decision-makers whose contributions
continue to strengthen resilience, social cohesion and development
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Nothing about refugee women without refugee women.
Today the SHE LEADS conference gets underway at Hotel Africana.
It is a celebration of the resilience of grassroots women.
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The path to stronger communities begins with inclusive leadership.
When women are empowered to lead and contribute to decision-making, everyone benefits.
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A brighter future is built when women are not only heard but actively involved in decision-making.
Their leadership is essential to creating lasting change in communities.
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𝘗𝘙𝘌𝘚𝘚 𝘙𝘌𝘓𝘌𝘈𝘚𝘌: #SHELEADS shines a spotlight on refugee & host community women driving change in #Uganda.
Today, we call for women’s leadership to be recognised, resourced & included where decisions are made at settlement, district & national level.
Join the call.
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As we approach World Refugee Day, SHE LEADS celebrates women whose leadership continues to create impact in refugee and host communities.
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SHE LEADS highlights the leadership of women from refugee and host communities across Uganda. Ahead of World Refugee Day, the platform calls for greater listening, recognition, and action that matches their impact.
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Vanessa Ishimwe’s journey reflects the strength of refugee women. Leadership is refusing to give up while building solutions, creating opportunities, and driving change despite limited resources.
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SHE LEADS advocates for meaningful inclusion of refugee and host community women in decision-making. Their experiences and evidence should shape policies, programmes, and investments that impact their communities.
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As founder of Fuse Women Initiative, Ms. Vanessa Ishimwe strengthens women-led refugee organisations through training, mentorship, and support, helping women gain skills, visibility, and confidence to lead effectively.
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When women lead, communities thrive.
Today, #SheLeads celebrated the impact of refugee and host community women across Uganda.
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SHE LEADS calls for the inclusion of refugee and host community women in decision-making spaces. Their lived experiences and recommendations should guide policies, programmes, and investments affecting their communities.
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After fleeing conflict in South Sudan, Ms. Milly Nancy Lagu settled in Kiryandongo with her children. Instead of silence, she embraced leadership, serving her community and advocating for vulnerable families.
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Today’s gathering convenes institutions, partners and refugee-led organisations working to strengthen women’s leadership in refugee and host communities.
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Today we gather for the SHE LEADS Conference 2026 to celebrate and amplify the leadership of women in refugee communities @HotelAfricana
Lift Her Voice, Recognize Her Leadership.
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As a refugee woman Vanessa lshimihwe has turned personal experience into action by founding Fuse Women Initiative, empowering refugee women led organizations & championing girls education across Uganda.
Join us as we celebrate women leading change @HotelAfricana
#SheLeads #LEADUganda
Today we gather for the SHE LEADS Conference 2026 to celebrate and amplify the leadership of women in refugee communities @HotelAfricana
Lift Her Voice, Recognize Her Leadership.
#SheLeads #LEADUganda
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Local empowerment and development (LEADUganda) retweeted
Convened under the #LEADUganda Project,
the SHE LEADS Conference 2026 is advancing a simple message: women are already leading.
It is time to recognise their contributions, support their solutions and include them where decisions are made.
#SheLeads
Today,
the #SheLeads Conference 2026 brought together leaders, partners & communities to celebrate refugee & host community women
whose leadership continues to strengthen livelihoods, advance inclusion and drive change across Uganda ahead of World Refugee Day.
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Local empowerment and development (LEADUganda) retweeted
Refugee & host community women are already leading change across Uganda.
From community organisations and savings groups to peacebuilding and local governance, their leadership is shaping stronger communities.
The challenge is not capacity.
#SheLeads #LEADUganda
Convened under the #LEADUganda Project,
the SHE LEADS Conference 2026 is advancing a simple message: women are already leading.
It is time to recognise their contributions, support their solutions and include them where decisions are made.
#SheLeads
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