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This sections presents key press statements – majority published in commemoration of international days. 

Credit and Disclaimer: All the press releases presented here were originally published by Refugee Law Project, School of Law, Makerere University. Follow the drop downs on the sub menu to read the statements.

Read RLP’s press releases below;

Re-awakening Awareness on Empowerment of Refugee Women and Girls in Uganda

Press statement released on International Women’s Day 2018. Published online by Refugee Law Law Project.

Day of the African Child, 2018

Transformative Participation is Essential for Refugee Children’s Involvement in Uganda’s Development – Press release published in commemoration of the Day of the African Child, 2018. Published online by Refugee Law Law Project.

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, 2018

Bringing Children Born of War into Peace and Security Discourse Requires Political Support – Press release published in commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, 2018. Also published in Daily Monitor and The New Vision

World Refugee Day, 2018

‘Standing with Refugees’ Requires Bold and Practical Actions – Not Empty Rhetorics. Also published in Daily Monitor and The New Vision

Empowering Women and Girls through Innovative Approaches require Paradigm Shifts in Attitudes and Practices

Women’s Day 2019 Statement. Also published in Daily Monitor and The New Vision

A Call to Fight Air Pollution on World Environment Day (5 June 2019)

Statement on World Environment Day 2019. Environmental pollution affects our health, our access to clean air and water, and a healthy ecosystem. Our environment is a determinant of our health.