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1,400 girls impregnated in Bidibidi refugee settlement annually

  Yumbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Refugee implementing partners in Bidibidi refugee settlement, Yumbe district are concerned about the high number of pregnancies among adolescent girls in emergency situations. A statement issued by the International Rescue Committee-IRC and health implementing partners in the settlement, shows that an average of 1,400 girls …

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Afghans in Uganda

  Why Museveni accepted them, and the risks Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | On Aug. 17, Ugandans woke up to the news that the government had agreed to temporarily host about 2,000 Afghan refugees following a request from the U.S government. Until then, many Ugandans had known about the …

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JOBS: Communications and Advocacy Manager IRC Uganda

  Vacancy: Communications and Advocacy Manager IRC Uganda is an organisation working with governments, NGOs and people around the world to find long-term solutions to make access to safe drinking water and sanitation effective for all, forever. IRC works out of its headquarters in The Hague (the Netherlands) and has national …

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Uganda’s Water and Environment Week is back, bigger

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni is today expected to officially commission the Uganda Water and Environment Week (UWEWK) organized by the Ministry of Water and Environment. The second edition of the Uganda Water and Environment Week (UWEWK ) has started, with the theme: Water and Environment …

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Rugunda applauds Water Ministry for resources Institute

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has applauded the Ministry of Water and Environment for establishing an institute that will help bridge the gap between theory and practice and also generate practical solutions to address the challenges the country faces in the water sector. “I …

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Aid group IRC acknowledges three sex abuse cases in DRC

New York, United States | AFP | The International Rescue Committee on Wednesday confirmed three cases of sexual abuse under its watch in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, saying police were informed and those involved dismissed. The admission comes with the international aid sector rocked by growing public allegations …

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JOBS: Projects Manager IRC Uganda

JOBS: Projects Manager IRC Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Projects Manager will take a leading role in the strategic development of the country programme, ensuring an integrated programme approach that adheres to IRC’s standards and policies. The Projects Manager will take specific responsibility for leading, coordinating, managing …

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JOBS: Finance and Operations Manager IRC-Uganda

JOBS: Finance and Operations Manager IRC Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Finance and Operations Manager to be responsible for overseeing financial management for IRC in Uganda. JOB: Maintaining reliable records and books of accounts reflecting the true financial state of IRC Uganda at all times. As well as ensuring …

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