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Leaving no one behind in Karamoja
Uganda adopted and has aligned its sustainable development goals to the Global 2030 Agenda, which call for action to address inequalities and inequities in opportunity, wealth and power. Inequity impedes economic growth, increases poverty, and undermines social cohesion and voice. The notion of leaving no one behind seeks to address root causes of chronic poverty and inequitable access to services. In Uganda’s development history, Karamoja region remains the least socially and economically developed, with 61 percent of the total population of 1.2 million living in poverty. In light of the equity gaps in the Karamoja region, there is need to consistently and collaboratively explore the policy priorities to achieve equity.
World Population Day – Uganda Themes
Reflection on our Commemoration Journey. Looking back in our history, Uganda over time has put population issues at the centre of its development plans and programmes.
WORLD POPULATION DAY 2018. DECLARATION BY DISTRICT LEADERS
The Districts constituting Acholi and Lang Sub-regions note that according to available evidence, the region is faced with many problems that increase inquality within the population but also disparities among regions.
The district representatives also recognise that such disparities lead to poor service delivery and many are left behind in terms of development.
The district representatives undertake to lead in executing this declaration and ensure all stakeholders abide by it.
UNFPA Uganda humanitarian results at a glance (Jan 2017-June 2018)
In deliberate efforts to advance humanitarian programming and action, UNFPA Country Office has repositioned as a humanitarian agency and playing a leading role in ensuring access to life-saving sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services; preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV); and empowering women, adolescent girls and young people in refugee hosting districts.
Health Status and Associated Factors
This thematic report explains the social determinants of health and the quality life based on the 2014 Census report. The report makes the case for the urgent need to tackle the immediate causes of death and morbidity among women, newborns, adolescents and youth, while putting in longer-term efforts to strengthen the health system and address the social determinants of health.
Expanding The Possible: Innovations at UNFPA Uganda
Capturing Uganda’s Efforts to Harness the Demographic Dividend
Guided by the various policy scenarios, harnessing the demographic dividend has become the defining message about the connection between family planning and accelerated economic growth for socioeconomic development. The Demographic Dividend report, has continued to guide discussions on population issues in Uganda. The presentations “Harnessing the Demographic Dividend” have catalyzed national discussions on family planning and population issues to the extent that, we see a changed stance on family planning and population messaging by President Museveni, than never before.
Worlds apart in Uganda: Inequalities in women’s health, education and economic empowerment
More than ever before, there is global consensus that the path to sustainable development for the next 15 years must be built on a foundation of equality, inclusiveness and universal enjoyment of rights. Several studies have further indicated that closing the gender gap can accelerate development. In this regard, all the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) address issues of gender equality and ensuring that nobody is left behind. Goal 5 and 10 are specific on gender equality and addressing inequalities. SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, calls for gender equality and empowerment, including but not limited to ending all forms of violence and discrimination against all women and girls, as well as ensuring universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
From Humanitarian Response to Resilience: Quick Facts
Uganda is one of the top ten countries in the world that hosts the largest number of refugees. As of August 31st, 2017, the number of refugees arriving in the country had reached 1,355,764 more than at any time in the country’s history. Eighty six percent of the refugees are women and children below 18 years . UNFPA plays a leading role in ensuring access to life-saving sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services; preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV); and empowering women, adolescent girls and young people in refugee hosting districts. Since 2013 UNFPA has been working closely with the Government of Uganda, sister United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations and other partners to ensure that sexual and reproductive health is integrated into emergency programming.
From Humanitarian Response To Resilience: UNFPA work in Emergencies