Why South Sudanese counterparts are hopeful they will not go back the same people The pursuit of acknowledgement and justice for survivors of sexual- and gender-based violence (SGBV) continues boldly. Earlier this month, victims of conflict from two countries, Uganda and South Sudan, joined together to share their experiences. From 15th to 17th August 2018, … Continue reading Transnational exchange between Women’s Advocacy Network and South Sudanese survivors of sexual violence →
As communities navigate a post-conflict journey together, it is key for a stage to be given for different groups within society to share their experiences, challenges and current journeys. Recently, as part of the “Livelihood” project implemented by JRP and Women’s Advocacy Network (WAN), with funding from Uganda fund, four dialogues were organised in three … Continue reading Providing a platform for important dialogues on gender-related issues →
The story of Okello* When the truth is bitter: the story of a mother who long awaited to be reunited with her son Okello, the son of a well-known LRA commander, was born in captivity during the LRA conflict. When he managed to escape from captivity he was still very young and escaped with a … Continue reading When the truth is bitter: the story of a mother who long awaited to be reunited with her son →
During the week of 10th September 2017, a team of 70 peace ambassadors from the Rwenzori region were hosted in Gulu by JRP and ACORD. The group was led by the Rwenzori Consortium for Civic Competence (RWECO), and over the course of the two day exchange, activities were undergone to better understand the roles of … Continue reading Pacification of Acholiland through Mato-oput: Lessons to the People of Rwenzori Region →
This report is a result of a consultative dialogue between JRP, its partners and stakeholders. It focuses on the complex spectrum of conflict-related violence that continues to affect marginalised victims and survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Uganda. We acknowledge that, albeit its importance,the dearth of initiatives on SGBV calls for an increase … Continue reading Gender Equality for All: A Report Based on a Consultative Dialogue with Stakeholders in Northern Uganda on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence →
This report presents the findings and recommendations from widespread consultations by the Justice and Reconciliation Project (JRP) on the conflict experiences of men and boys in northern Uganda and how to effectively engage them in redress for conflict sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). In the last 10 years in which JRP empowered conflict-affected communities … Continue reading Engaging Men and Boys in Redress for Conflict-SGBV in Northern Uganda →
For over 20 years, the people of Northern Uganda, especially women and children, have been direct victims of a conflict between the Government of Uganda and the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebels. Thousands of victims suffered violations related to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Numerous studies have documented the increased acknowledgment of and response to … Continue reading Coping Alone: Personal ways of seeking redress for survivors of conflict-SGBV →
The ongoing trial of Dominic Ongwen at the International Criminal Court is an important step in the accountability process for the war in northern Uganda. It is also important to remember that this is not the end of the conversation around justice and reconciliation in Uganda. The violence has not ended For many in northern … Continue reading Looking beyond Dominic Ongwen’s trial at the ICC →
The two-decade war in northern Uganda was characterised by various forms of sexual violence against women, such as rape, sexual exploitation and forced marriage. Many children were born as a result of these crimes, and this has had a profound effect on women. Now that a relative peace has returned to the region, one of … Continue reading Reintegration of children born of war thanks to family reunions →
Partners: Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice; The Women’s Advocacy Network; With the Women’s Advocacy Network (WAN), JRP works to advocate for the promotion and respect of rights of children born of war and/or forced marriage by facilitating child reintegration and family reunions for children born of war across northern Uganda. In doing so, WAN members … Continue reading Reintegration of children born of war through family reunions →
