The Office of the Prime Minister is urged to prioritise investment in drainage systems, replace grass-thatched roofs with iron sheets and review the refugee vulnerability categorisation system.
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ELECTIONS 2026: Obongi RO rejects allegations of refugees being registered as voters
The RDC alleged that some politicians were registering refugees in Obongi Town Council, Itula, and Palorinya.
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Adjumani: Anyama calls for refugee repatriation as UNHCR funding cuts strain health services
The District Health Officer, Dr Dominic Drametu, confirmed that all 13 integrated health facilities are now operating with severely reduced staffing levels.
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Refugees at Palabek settlement camp raise alarm over rights violations
Noel Frank Oyungrwoth, the Complaints and Investigations Officer at UHRC Gulu Regional Office, described the situation as a serious human rights violation.
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Adjumani: Cultural practices among refugee communities affect education
Mothers in the refugee settlements of Adjumani district have raised deep concern over persistent cultural practices that continue to negatively affect the education and moral upbringing of their children.
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Nine in ten girls are forced into early marriage in Palabek Refugee Settlement
Locaun James, the Refugee Welfare Committee II of Zone 5, B, said poverty is the main driver, noting that families dependent on dwindling humanitarian aid often see marriage as a way to reduce the burden of feeding and educating daughters.
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Palabek refugees appeal for land amid WFP food cuts
The Lamwo District Refugee Desk Officer acknowledged the concerns raised and praised the host communities for their long standing generosity.
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EU provides additional €4 million for Uganda’s refugee response
Uganda continues to host over 1.8 million refugees, and humanitarian needs remain high.
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Grants for refugee-led clean energy enterprises in Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia
Going forward, Ashden is pleased to announce the Howden Foundation’s support for this two-year project for refugees.
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When childhood ends too soon: The hostile world of child mothers in the society
Child mothers are increasing in Obongi district among refugees people, and girls who get raped by their teachers.
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Refugees continue to demand better education, land, and health services
Adjumani district still has 19 refugee settlements that are hosting 222,887 refugees as of May 31, 2024.
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World refugees day 2023 calls for ‘inclusion and hope’ amid ongoing conflicts and displacement
Worldwide, there are over 100 million displaced people with 35.3 million of them being refugees.