United Nations in Uganda

🌟 Welcome, Mr. Leonard Zulu, as the new UN Resident Coordinator in Uganda! Yesterday, 14 November 2024, Mr. Leonard Zulu officially presented his credentials to the President of the Republic of Uganda at State House Entebbe, marking the start of his journey as the new UN Resident Coordinator in Uganda. As the representative of the UN Secretary-General and the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System in Uganda, Mr. Zulu will lead and coordinate the UN's operational activities for development, fostering partnerships and driving progress for a better future for all. More: https://bit.ly/LeonardZulu

 The United Nations in Uganda conveys our warmest season’s greetings.   As we reflect on 2024, we are grateful for the collective efforts towards a transformed inclusive Ugandan society where people have improved quality of life and resilience for Sustainable Development #SDGS

International Migrants Day commemorated United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uganda, Mr. Leonard Zulu, participated in the commemoration of International Migrants Day at Golf Gourse Hotel, Kampala on 18 December 2024. The commemoration was organised by the UN Migration Agency, IOM. In his speech, Mr. Zulu noted that migrants are vibrant carriers of expertise, cultures, energies, and contributions that weave into the rich tapestry of sustainable development in every nation. "At the United Nations we acknowledge the powerful force of regular pathways for safe, orderly, and responsible migration as a catalyser for development," he said. "New, stronger, and inclusive partnerships are needed at the national, regional, and international levels, to ensure that all stakeholders involved with migration – and with migrants – are included," he added. The full speech is available here https://lnkd.in/dWr7qkHs

Empowering Uganda’s Adolescents & Youth! 🌟 See how the UN and partners are addressing issues that matter most to adolescents and youth. Investing in young people is investing in our future! Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/d_BTTutk #UNJAYPUg

Earlier today, the Spotlight Initiative 2.0 Joint Programme held its second Oversight Committee meeting in Kampala. The meeting brought together the UN family, development partners—including the European Union and the Royal Netherlands Embassy—Government of Uganda representatives, and civil society organizations. In his remarks, UN Resident Coordinator Leonard Zulu warmly welcomed the Royal Netherlands Embassy as a new development partner, joining hands with the European Union Delegation to support the Initiative. The meeting also introduced the Uganda Civil Society National Reference Group (NRG) to the Spotlight family, recognizing their critical role in advocacy to end violence against women and girls. Together, they reaffirm commitment to accelerating progress towards Ending Violence Against Women and Girls. #EndViolence #SDGs #Agenda2063 

Today, the UN family and partners converge in Kampala for the Strategic Prioritisation & Results Formulation Workshop, shaping the new UN Cooperation Framework (2026-2030) to drive sustainable development in Uganda. #UNUgCooperationFramework 🎙️In his opening remarks, UN Resident Coordinator Mr.Leonard Zulu stated, "What we focus on and invest in today should reflect the urgency of our ambitions. By 2030, we aspire to proudly share tangible achievements with the people of Uganda through the UN Cooperation Framework." 💬 Edward Walugembe, Commissioner for Strategic Coordination & Implementation, @OPM Uganda, emphasized: "To achieve the goals of the UN Cooperation Framework, we must catalyze implementation through clear strategies and early interim reviews. All partners—Gov’t, CSOs, academia, and private sector—must be engaged to avoid duplication. Coordination and implementation are critical to success."

Did you know? 🌍 Approximately 1.3 billion people, or 1 in 6 globally, experience significant disability. On this #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities, let's commit to building an inclusive, equitable world where everyone thrives. #IDPD2024 #InclusionMatters

🌍 The UN Uganda Bulletin (Sept-Nov 2024) highlights how 29 UN entities are working together to drive progress on the Sustainable Development Goals through collaborative initiatives under the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2021-2025. It showcases key stories and achievements supporting Uganda's development journey toward Agenda 2030. 📖 Explore the latest updates and see how the UN system is making a difference in Uganda: 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/d2BTCwCW #SDGs #Agenda2030

💔 2023 data reveals a tragic reality: 21,700 women in Africa were killed by intimate partners or family members—the highest rate globally. We must put an end to femicide. 👉 For more insights, read the latest report with UN Women &UNODC: bit.ly/Femicide2024 #NoExcuse #16Days

There is #NoExcuse for gender-based violence. Yet, EVERY DAY over 140 women and girls globally are killed by a partner or family member. 🤝 We must unite to end violence against women. Read more from our joint report with @UNODC: https://lnkd.in/ehsgGE4d #16Days #Beijing30