“I am immensely grateful for the support you have shown DPI over the past 10 years,” Yona Wanjala said on Thursday.
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The silent struggles of persons with hearing impairment in Northern Uganda
Not only people with hearing impairment have been silenced, but also persons with visual impairments with civil society organizations coming in to support them and make sure their future is brighter.
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Makerere Institute of Social Research announces Mamdani-Adoko Post-doctoral Fellowship
Makerere Institute of Social Research and LEMU will partner in to realise the success of the fellowship.
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Visaka Dharmadasa named the 5th annual women building peace award laureate
Visaka established Parents of Servicemen Missing in Action as a mechanism for families to investigate the fate of loved ones who had been reported as missing.
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Victims of tear gas attacks during UPC rallies in Lango speak
Shortly after a round of entertainment with UPC songs, Obote encountered police’s action with tear gas.
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LCF Minister Ogwang’s moving remarks at Judy Adoko Memorial Lecture
Judy served as the Founding Director of the Land and Equity Movement in Uganda (LEMU) from 2003 to 2019. She died on March 5, 2023.
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Premier Nabbanja, Minister Aceng named African Persons of the Year
Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, Lira City woman MP and Minister of Health has been named among the African Persons of the Year 2024.
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Landmark Foundation condemns Akbank’s Jon Kadriu for anti-Israel, Islamophobic posts
Despite the mounting public scrutiny and expert commentary, Akbank AG has yet to issue an official response regarding the controversy.
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‘Do not therefore let LEMU die after I leave’: in memory of Judy Adoko
Judy Adoko left a remarkable legacy at LEMU and her memorial lecture is to keep her work alive.
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Minister Dr. Aceng receives the African Public Health Champion’s Award
In July 2024, Dr. Aceng was recognised in Canada for her tremendous works in the health sector.
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Akbank’s Jon Kadriu under fire for his Islamophobic remarks
As scrutiny intensifies, Akbank AG faces a pivotal decision: will it publicly address the controversy or continue to remain silent?
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Besigye on a lighter diet following a week-long hunger strike
Dr. Kizza Besigye and Obed Lutale have been formally charged in civilian court, 21 days…