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New video of the community theater performance in Mukura

19 Oct 2011Blogcommunity theater, drama, Mukura, Partners, traditional justiceLindsay McClain Opiyo

Mukura theatre day 16Sept2011 — In the Mukura drama, Museveni and victims dance to celebrate the reconciliation whcih was achieved through the traditional ceremony

Earlier, we posted photos of recent community theater performances in Mukura, Yumbe and Abia. We are pleased to now unveil an accompanying video for the Mukura drama which highlights the key scenes and recommendations by the survivors of the 1989 Mukura massacre. Notably, in the performance, they call for traditional reconciliation with the President of Uganda.

To watch the video and learn more, click here.

This drama is part of JRP’s recently-completed community theater pilot program which aims at using drama as a tool for victims to advocate for issues affecting them. Stay tuned for videos from Abia and Yumbe in the coming days!

Mukura Community Theater Performance, 16 Sept. 2011

19 Oct 2011VideoCommunity Mobilization, community theater, drama, Mukura, MUMEDI, Museveni, Ngora, NRA, Teso, traditional reconciliation, uganda, UPDF, videoLindsay McClain Opiyo

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On September 16th, 2011, the Justice and Reconciliation Project facilitated survivors and families of those killed in the 1989 Mukura massacre to hold a community theatre performance on a transitional justice issue of their choice. The performance was part of our ongoing engagement with the Mukura Memorial Development Initiative, or MUMEDI, and the Kumi Network of Development Organizations, KUNEDO, and aimed at generating discussion among the community on how to best seek justice and reconciliation after the conflict in the area. The drama’s script and theme was entirely drafted by the actors.

This drama is also part of a community theater pilot program through JRP’s Community Mobilization department. Other similar performances have been facilitated in Lukodi, Abia and Yumbe, and videos will be posted in the coming weeks.

Abia Community Theatre Day, 28 Sept 2011

05 Oct 2011PhotosAbia, AIDS, Community Mobilization, community theatre, drama, HIV, Lango, studentsLindsay McClain Opiyo

On September 28th, JRP facilitated a community theatre performance by students Abia Primary School in Lango. The students developed a drama that highlighted the situation in Abia and how the conflict has exacerbated the rampancy of HIV/AIDS.

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Yumbe Community Theatre Day / Peace Day, 21 Sept 2011

05 Oct 2011PhotosCommunity Mobilization, community theatre, drama, peace day, photos, West Nile, YumbeLindsay McClain Opiyo

On September 21st, JRP and the MAYANK Development Association organized celebrations for the annual International Day of Peace (Peace Day) 2011 in Yumbe district, West Nile sub-region, Uganda. Survivors of the UNRF II conflict presented a drama that highlighted the cause and rise of the UNRF II and the resolution of the conflict through the Yumbe Peace Accord in 2002.

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International Day of Peace 2011 Key Note Address

05 Oct 2011Blog, Statements & BriefsCommunity Mobilization, drama, Lindsay McClain, peace day, UNRF II, West Nile, YumbeLindsay McClain Opiyo

JRP delivers key remarks for Peace Day in Yumbe — JRP delivers key remarks at Peace Day in Yumbe.

On September 21st, JRP and the MAYANK Development Association organized celebrations for the annual International Day of Peace (Peace Day) 2011 in Yumbe district, West Nile sub-region, Uganda.

JRP’s Lindsay McClain delivered the key note address on behalf of the organizers, providing an overview of the history of Peace Day and its mission, and the relevance for West Nile and Yumbe in particular. Next year, the region will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2002 Yumbe Peace Accords that ended the conflict between the UNRF II and the Government.

To read the full address, click here.

Mukura Community Theater Performance, 16 Sept 2011

05 Oct 2011PhotosCommunity Mobilization, drama, Mukura, photos, Teso, theatre, traditional justiceLindsay McClain Opiyo

On Friday, September 16, 2011, JRP facilitated survivors and families of the 1989 Mukura massacre to hold a community theater performance. The performance was part of an ongoing engagement with the Mukura Memorial Development Initiative (MUMEDI) and aimed at generating a discussion on how to best seek justice and reconciliation after the conflict in the area. The drama’s script and theme of reconciliation with the President of Uganda was entirely drafted by the actors.

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“Mukura Reconciliation Feature,” Etop Radio, 16 Sept 2011

05 Oct 2011Audio, In the Newsaudio, drama, etop, Godfrey Ojore, in the news, Mukura, radio, Teso, theatre, traditional justiceLindsay McClain Opiyo

“Mukura Reconciliation Feature,” Etop Radio, 16 Sept 2011

On September 16th, JRP facilitated a community theatre presentation in Mukura by survivors and families of the deceased of the 1989 Mukura massacre. An Etop/New Vision journalist, Godfrey Ojore, attended the event and captured the community’s call for reconciliation with the government in a 4-minute radio feature that aired on Etop Radio on the 16th.

By Godfrey Ojore

Intro (Translated from Ateso):
After 22 years of pain after losing the beloved ones, Mukura massacre survivors, widows and widowers have accepted to reconcile with government. In 1989 during insurgency in Teso region, soldiers rounded up people suspected to be rebels and herded them into a train wagon before setting fire beneath it. 69 people perished while many sustain serious injuries. Last year government sent a compensation of 200 million to Mukura. So how exactly do the survivors of the Mukura massacre want to reconcile with government? Etop radio’s Godfrey Ojore now answers that question in the following report. (Cue feature)

To listen to the feature report in Ateso, click here.

Abia community theater photos posted

20 Sep 2011BlogAbia, advocacy, Community Mobilization, community theater, drama, Lango, photosLindsay McClain Opiyo

Abia community theater practice — Students in Abia practicing for their upcoming community theatre performance.

We have just posted new photos from last week’s community theater follow-up in Abia village in Lango sub-region. In addition to Abia, JRP also has ongoing theater initiatives in Mukura, Lukodi and Yumbe.

On Thursday, September 15, 2011, we visited Abia Primary School to follow-up with students participating in our community theater project. The students have developed a drama that highlights the situation in Abia and how the conflict has exacerbated the rampancy of HIV/AIDS.

The community-wide performance of this drama will tentatively take place on September 28th in Abia trading center.

To check out the photos, click here.

We will post photos from last week’s community performance in Mukura soon.

Abia Community Theatre Practice, 15 Sept 2011

20 Sep 2011PhotosAbia, advocacy, commmunity theater, Community Mobilization, drama, LangoLindsay McClain Opiyo

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On Thursday, September 15, 2011, JRP visited Abia Primary School in Lango to follow-up with students participating in our community theatre project. The students have developed a drama that highlights the situation in Abia and how the conflict has exacerbated the rampancy of HIV/AIDS.

The community-wide performance of this drama will tentatively take place on September 28th in Abia trading center.

ICC Drama for International Justice Day, Gulu, Uganda

10 Aug 2011Videoaccountability, Community Mobilization, drama, ICC, Partners, video, youthJRP

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On July 17, JRP participated in Uganda’s celebrations for International Justice Day in Gulu, in collaboration with Advocats Sans Frontieres, the International Criminal Court, and the Uganda Coalition for the International Criminal Court. JRP’s Lino Owor Ogora made remarks on behalf of JRP. This video contains footage of an ICC outreach drama performed by area secondary school students.