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URBAN FEFUGEES CALL FOR FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND A CALL TO ADRESS EMPLOYMENT CHALLENGES AND LEGAL BARRIERSURBAN FEFUGEES CALL FOR FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND A CALL TO ADRESS EMPLOYMENT CHALLENGES AND LEGAL BARRIERS

On this occasion of World Refugee Day, PLAVU (Platform for Vendors in Uganda) is honored to highlight our collaboration with the Rebuild Program Uganda, dedicated to supporting… .../Read More!

WORLD'S REFUGEE DAY CELEBRATION WITH PLAVUWORLD'S REFUGEE DAY CELEBRATION WITH PLAVU

On this significant occasion of World Refugee Day, we at PLAVU (Platform for Vendors in Uganda) are privileged to share our journey in partnership with Rebuild Program Uganda, an… .../Read More!

TRENDING POLICIES ON EMPLOYMENT AND INFORMAL WORKERS IN UGANDA TRENDING POLICIES ON EMPLOYMENT AND INFORMAL WORKERS IN UGANDA

In Uganda, recent developments and procedures concerning employment, informal workers, and refugees reflect ongoing challenges and efforts aimed at improving economic conditions… .../Read More!

business_grants_refugees_hostsBusiness Grants for Refugees & Hosts in Kampala

The International Rescue Committee's (IRC's) Re:BUiLD program is looking for people interested in starting small businesses or growing their existing small businesses in Kampala.… .../Read More!

court_petition_september_2022ILAW files applications to appear as amicus curiae before Ugandan Constitutional Court

On September 7, 2023, the ILAW Network filed applications to appear as amicus curiae in two cases before the Constitutional Court of Uganda involving the rights of workers in the… .../Read More!

refugee_community_register_lubagaRefugee Community Leadership key in bridging the challenges of cultural differences and language barrier.

“Working with refugees has proved difficult due to cultural differences and language barrier, how can we address that?” The question was put across by a participant during the… .../Read More!

refugee_rights_policy_awareness_rubaga.jpegIRC & PLAVU conduct awareness training in refugee policy, rights and responsibilities in Rubaga Division

Awareness about refugee policies, their rights and responsibilities is still a critical area if we are to attain a dignified life for refugees living in Kampala City.  A… .../Read More!

makindye_trainingMakindye Division communities urged to appreciate, embrace and support refugees

Mr. Lutaya Brighton (a KCCA official) has urged host communities in makindye division to appreciate and embrace refugees despite their socio-cultural differences. “There are… .../Read More!

re-build-partnership_refugees_trainingPLAVU and IRC to conduct Refugee Policy, Rights & Responsibility Awareness Creation trainings

Awareness about refugee policies, their rights and responsibilities is still a critical area if we are to attain a dignified life for refugees living in Kampala City. A mapping… .../Read More!

Venders_CSOs_press_conferenceVendors Fight Back In Petition that challenges their eviction from Kampala City

Vendors have taken to court a petition that challenges their eviction from Kampala City, an order which was effected earlier this year by the former Kampala Resident City… .../Read More!

Paula_Fray_IMG_9983PLAVU and ATGWU benefit from FES communication strategy workshop

Communication expert, Paula Fray (Pictured) highlighted that institutions are increasingly engaging with the stakeholders including but not limited to policy makers, CSOs and… .../Read More!