We are proud to support the vital work of DefendDefenders in promoting, protecting, and strengthening the efforts of human rights defenders in Uganda and the wider subregion. It was great to take stock of the progress and reconnect with friends and partners.

Wishing the people of Uganda peace, prosperity, and joy on this special day. Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇬 #UGat62

Constructive meetings with Namayingo DLG Local Government on our joint programmes followed by field visits @HildigunnurE Iceland in Uganda Elin R. Sigurdardóttir Sveinn Gudmarsson

Climate Change Agents are an important part of our programmes in Namayingo - representing a cost effective contribution to fight climate change at local level

Great interaction with UNFPA Uganda on the STOP programme, deeply moved by our meeting with #fistula survivors

Thanks to UNICEF Uganda for a great field visit to West Nile 🇺🇬! Iceland proudly supports WASH initiatives in the subregion. Together we’re committed to building sustainable facilities for the benefit of refugees & host communities, with an emphasis on MHM for adolescent girls.

UN Human Rights Chief shocked by the abduction of Ugandan opposition politician Kifefe Kizza-Besigye in #Kenya & his forcible return to #Uganda. "I urge the Government to release him" - Volker Türk

Iceland 🇮🇸 is proud to join the national launch of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence in Uganda 🇺🇬. Let's #UNiTE and orange the world together #16DaysofActivism UN Women Uganda MFA Iceland Development 🇮🇸

📢 Exciting news! Iceland 🇮🇸 contributes $1M to UNICEF Uganda to empower adolescent mothers & their children in Uganda 🇺🇬. Together, we're ensuring access to education, skills, childcare & support for brighter futures in Kyegegwa & Kikuube districts.

This morning, we were delighted to sign an addendum with Iceland in Uganda. Their continued core funding will support our work in protecting and advocating for HRDs in the region through our Strategic Plan 2021-2025. Together, we’re strengthening the safety, capacity and

Human rights are central to Iceland's foreign policy and a cornerstone of our international development cooperation. We are proud to increase funding to DefendDefenders, supporting the vital work of human rights defenders in the region.

Thanks to Iceland in Uganda for your support to World Food Programme towards Improved #Nutrition and Energy Efficient Cooking Solutions ♻♻ in the schools of #Karamoja

This afternoon, we convened Ambassadors, Heads of cooperation, and a few CSO leaders to discuss the urgent need to protect and empower HRDs in the East and Horn of Africa as well as the Great Lakes region amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics. With shifts in global foreign

Insightful visit to Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement on Day 2 of our EU 🇪🇺 Political Advisors mission to West Nile. The camp is home to more than 170,000 #Refugees, mainly from South Sudan & DRC escaping conflict. #TeamEurope deeply appreciates 🇺🇬Uganda's open door refugee policy.

Great visit to West Nile 🇺🇬 with colleagues from the EU countries represented in Uganda. It was fascinating to learn firsthand about both the challenges and opportunities in the region.

Thank you to the people of Arua district 🇺🇬🙏 for the warm welcome and fruitful dialogue.

Insightful and engaging discussions on cross-border issues with leaders from Koboko District, and representatives from the DRC and South Sudan. Grateful for the warm welcome we received. 🇺🇬🇨🇩🇸🇸

Unforgettable moment at #SaliaMusala border crossing where you can position yourself in three countries at the same time! 🇺🇬🇨🇩🇸🇸🌍

What a great visit to beautiful #Kalangala with Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda to see the progress of HEROES! This comprehensive #SRHR programme, implemented by a consortium led by Amref Health Africa in Uganda, empowers communities, promotes gender equality & ensures access to essential health services. 🇺🇬🇳🇱🇮🇸

We were proud to join UNFPA Uganda and partners in Namayingo DLG to hand over vital medical equipment. We’re impressed with the progress of the Iceland-funded STOP programme to #EndFistula and strengthen maternal health services in hard-to-reach areas. 🇺🇬🇺🇳🇮🇸