Prog. Manager | Refugee Law Project Staff | SOAS Alumni | Online Radio Talkshow Host | Gender & Sexuality Activist

Hidden in Plain Sight: Trafficking in Forced Displacement Contexts

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While extinguishing and curbing the crime of trafficking demands concerted efforts to enforce the 4 Ps — prevention, protection, prosecution and partnerships — in Uganda’s case, there is a need for a paradigm shift from the conventional assumptions and methodologies to interventions with a deliberate forced migration lens. Research on the areas of trafficking and forced migration, as well as development of effective responses will require that we comprehend the impacts caused by conflict, and the fact that conflict-related trafficking is likely a major one.
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Grow food crops or plant trees? The binary dilemma of sustainable forest production and consumption

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We should not need a reminder that 31 per cent of modern diseases are a result of deforestation, nor another reminder from Franklin D. Roosevelt that “A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forest are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people”. We are at a crucial time to check our consumption of forest products and re-write the history in making bold efforts to grow trees and protect all forest-related resources. It is estimated that forests have the potential of lifting one billion vulnerable people out of poverty and can create 8 million green jobs. If you believe that your children and future generation deserve a much better future, then may this day propel you to make deliberate efforts to do what you can, from where you are, and with what you have!
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Sustainable tomorrow without a guaranteed today? A call for renewed commitments towards gender equality in a time of existential threats. 

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Happy International Women’s Day! This year the day is anchored on the theme “Gender Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”.  A significant theme that reminds us that gender equality is the foundation of economic and social progress.Gender equality is vital to most daily struggles, such as poverty eradication, inclusion, diversity, and climate justice. Privy to such debates, Refugee Law Project is known for working with all genders to ensure relevance and sustainable work towards promoting equality and peace.As we commemorate #IWD2022, read the Refugee Law Project’s statement and position on this year’s theme titled Sustainable tomorrow without a guaranteed today? A call for renewed commitments towards gender equality in a time of existential threats. 
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SAVE THE DATES: South-South Institute on Sexual Violence – 2022 Webinar Series

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On behalf of the South-South Institute on Sexual Violence, the Refugee Law Project is pleased to invite you to a new virtual series in preparation for the 5th in-person South-South Institute scheduled to take place in the third quarter of the year. Each webinar addresses a critical dimension of work generating global momentum on addressing sexual violence, whether in conflict and humanitarian settings, institutional spaces, or the community and home.
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When communities resist relocation: rethinking strategies for protecting the displaced residents of Bududa in Uganda

Navigating the question of protection for internally displaced persons (IDPs) require significant attention to their concerns in developing sustainable solutions. In certain instances, relocation may be resisted. Such resistance may be symptomatic of certain issues that need to be addressed. With a specific focus on the Bududa residents in the Mt. Elgon region of Uganda, this Policy Brief written by Onen David Ongwech examines the issue of resistance to relocation and advocates for rethinking protection strategies.
Navigating the question of protection for internally displaced persons (IDPs) require significant attention to their concerns in developing sustainable solutions. In certain instances, relocation may be resisted. Such resistance may be symptomatic of certain issues that need to be addressed. With a specific focus on the Bududa residents in the Mt. Elgon region of Uganda, this Policy Brief written by Onen David Ongwech examines the issue of resistance to relocation and advocates for rethinking protection strategies.
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Why Not Mute Negative Energy? Lessons from Audio Mixers

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Let’s face it; some people are gifted and experienced in using words that can easily drain your energy and vitality. Keeping such people around you is nothing but spoiling your moments. Instead of fighting back, use your valuable time meaningfully. Take charge of your life and mute negative people and negative energy. If you agree with the audio mixer analogy, then from today, have control over what you hear, and decide on those that inspire and lifts your spirit, and mute people who add no value to your life. Remember if you keep them making noise, they can easily destroy you!
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COVID-19 is a threat to Gender Equality. Let’s #ChooseToChallenge

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Dear Reader, Herein, I bring to you a copy of press statement released by Refugee Law Project on March 8, 2021, as the world held its 44th commemoration since the UN officially recognised International Women's Day (IWD) in 1977 to recognise achievements in the struggle for women's empowerment and gender equality. Since the historic UN Security Council Resolution of the 32nd regular session of the United Nations General Assembly in 1977, March 8 has become an important day in modern history when it comes to the struggle for gender justice. From its first commemoration in Uganda in 1984 (pioneered by then first lady Miria Obote) IWD has evolved considerably.
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“Our Parents Do Not Know” Homeschooling fatigue among refugee children during COVID-19.

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In case you missed the 2020 National Virtual Learning Event on Child Protection, and/or the presentation made during the event by Mr. Onen David Ongwech (RLP’s Programme Manager Gender & Sexuality), we are pleased to share a copy of the presentation titled; “Our Parents Do Not Know” Homeschooling fatigue among refugee children during COVID-19 induced lockdown”. The 2020 National Virtual Learning Event on Child Wellbeing took place from 25 – 26 Nov 2020 and was co-hosted by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development and the National Child Protection Working Group (NCPWG) guided by the theme “Child wellbeing during and Post COVID-19 Context in Uganda”.
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2020 National Virtual Learning Event on Child Wellbeing

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The 2020 National Virtual Learning Event on Child Wellbeing starts today 25 – 26 Nov 2020. The event is co-hosted by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development and the National Child Protection Working Group (NCPWG) guided by the theme “Child wellbeing during and Post COVID-19 Context in Uganda”. I’m glad my abstract titled “Our Parents Do Not Know” Homeschooling fatigue among refugee children during COVID-19 induced lockdown was accepted.
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16th Annual UG Counsellors Conference [26-27 November 2020]

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Refugee Law Project, with support from the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is thus proud to partner with Uganda Counseling Association to use the occasion of the 16thAnnual Counsellors conference from 26-27 November 2020 to focus the attention of Uganda’s counselling professionals on “Attaining a Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body amidst Covid19: Focus on Forced Migration, Mental Health and Gender”. The conference, which will run from 8:30am to 2:30pm East African Time on both days, will be a blend of physical and online participants and presentations. 
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