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27.08.2018 | NewsNetworks for Change – Joel Ankunda
The Friedrich Ebert Stiftung through the Young Leaders Forum brought me close to like-minded young people who are similarly zealous for community...
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Wednesday, 18.07.18 | EventUganda Manufacturers Association holds seminar on Industrial Policy and Standardization
Currently, a review of the National Industrialization Policy is being undertaken. As a watchdog for industrialists, the Uganda Manufacturers...
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| EventSexual Offences Bill #PolicyGarage
Uganda's Parliament might soon debate a law that seeks to change the definition of rape from forceful penetration to inappropriate bodily contact of...
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27.06.2018 | NewsMy labour rights can never be violated - Kirabo Hope Matthew
Favourite of all, was the module on Labour rights and laws in Uganda. I had worked for a couple of organizations but with no contracts and I didn’t...
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18.06.2018 | NewsA change of mind and appreciation for diversity - Peter Katuramu
Through the programme my understanding and appreciation for gender and responsive budgeting was enhanced. This information enabled me secure a full...
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Photo:Maria Alesi/ FES Uganda 
Governance and Participation
Good governance and inclusive participation are key principles of democracy and social justice. Friedrich–Ebert–Stiftung recognises the importance of good governance as a means and end to building strong systems to serve and protect the interests of all citizens and foster sustainable development.
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Photo: Maria Alesi/FES Uganda 
Young Leaders Forum
In Uganda, two policy documents govern the discussions and actions relating to youth affairs. The 2016 National Youth Policy and the 2017 National Youth Policy Action Plan. In both these documents, Uganda boosts of having one of the youngest population in the world and young people make up the majority of her population.
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Photo: Edyegu Daniel Enwaku/UPPA 
Uganda Press Photo Award
The Ugandan Press Photo Award is a photography competition open to Ugandan photojournalists and photographers. It is also a platform for exchanging thoughts and ideas about photography as a medium, through a series of workshops, exhibitions, talks, discussions, portfolio reviews and film screenings.
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Photo: FES Uganda 
Social Justice in the Urban Economy
Urbanisation and increasing populations in urban areas have led to many problems. Issues stemming from urbanisation include social issues, economic and environmental problems through urban sprawl. These problems include pollution, urban poverty, overcrowding and traffic, depletion of resources, land conflicts, unemployment, high crime rates and lawlessness and development of slums.
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Photo: FES Uganda 
Land
In Uganda, talking about development and poverty reduction cannot be done without taking into account the land question.
The importance of land in Uganda is huge, and the land issue is gaining more and more importance. The number of conflicts, both in court as well as out of court, is undeniably on the rise, tensions are increasing and ownership of land is becoming a political debate.
