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Statement by the UNICEF Representative to Uganda on recent attacks against children

Every child in Uganda has the fundamental right to learn, play, and grow in environments that are safe and protective.

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Iceland contributes funding to strengthen government-led programmes for children and adolescents

The Government of Iceland has contributed an additional US$5.5 million to UNICEF to scale up the Ugandan Government-led programmes aimed at improving delivery of critical services to the most vulnerable children, adolescents and families in Uganda

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Children and their Rights need to be protected and promoted during Uganda’s election process

Child Rights organizations call all stakeholders to take their responsibility

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Buganda Kingdom and UNICEF formalise partnership to promote the rights and future of 4.2 million children

Memorandum of Understanding between Buganda Kingdom and UNICEF commits to child’s health, education, and protection, rooted in Buganda’s traditional value of Bulungi Bwansi.

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New solar-hybrid water systems bring relief to 165,000 refugees in Kiryandongo settlement

European Union and UNICEF partnership delivers sustainable water access, ending daily three-kilometre treks for refugees

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UN Allocates US$2.5 million in emergency funding to support surging refugee influx in Uganda

Many refugees, mainly from Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and Sudan, are arriving traumatized, malnourished, and in urgent need of care after harrowing journeys.

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Japan contributes US$ 6.6 million to support efforts towards various sectors in Uganda

UNICEF received US$ 1,080,000 towards Uganda’s Country Refugee Response Plan for 2024. This will enable UNICEF to provide an integrated lifesaving, child-centred response to reduce mortality and deprivation resulting from the refugee influx in Kiryandongo

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End of Sudan Ebola outbreak in Uganda

This outbreak registered a total of 14 Cumulative cases: 12 confirmed and 2 probable. Sadly, two of the confirmed cases passed away, resulting in Case Fatality Rate of 28.6 per cent.

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European Union and UNICEF launch assistance programme to support girls' secondary education in Northern Uganda

Empowering 5,000 girls across seven districts to complete their education

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Airtel Uganda and UNICEF scaling digital learning at schools across Uganda

45,200 students and 1,820 teachers reached

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Government of Sweden announces funding of US$2 million to UNICEF for Sudan Ebola Virus Disease response in Uganda

The US$2 million contribution will be utilized by UNICEF over five months to support the immediate priorities of the Government of Uganda’s national Sudan EVD plan

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Minister of Health receives and flags off Malaria vaccines to 105 districts

The malaria vaccine will be introduced into the routine immunization schedule in April 2025, targeting children aged below two years.

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