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While we are aware of the challenge of
#corruption
in
#Uganda
and the need to intensify the fight against this vice, we have been conscious not to respond to anonymous social media activists since this is not our method of work. We emphasize dialogue to solve issues.
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The British High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E.
@kate_airey
today made a courtesy call to the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda, to interact with the Council of Presidents and the IRCU Board on a number of issues.
📌IRCU Secretariat 1/3
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Archbishop Stanley Ntagali: “As Archbishop & on behalf of the entire Church of Uganda, we condemn the proposed Miss Curvy Uganda beauty pageant and urge the sponsors and partners to cancel it. 1/4
#MissCurvyUganda
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Today the Council of Presidents interacted with @
@TheAllianceUG
leaders led by Gen.
@mugishamuntu
discussed bout a number of national issues including Democracy, Human Rights, livelihoods, Political Transition, Peace, and Unity among others.
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We would like to congratulate and welcome Pr. Dr. Moses Maka Ndimukika the new Archbishop of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church and Co-president IRCU Council of Presidents, upon his coronation as the 7th Archbishop.
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Today, the IRCU Council of Presidents elected The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu as the new chairperson, taking over from His Eminence Sheikh Shaban Mubaje.
We congratulate him and pray for God's guidance in his new role.
We thank His Eminence for the job well done!
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"We have noted with concern increasing cases of violence across the country that threaten to undermine the integrity and fairness of our elections. We have witnessed candidates being blocked from accessing campaigns venue, media houses among others."
#Religions4PeaceUG
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Happening today: The Council of Presidents led by His Eminence Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, Grand Mufti of Uganda are meeting with
@StephenAsiimwe2
CEO of
@PSF_Uganda
to talk about areas of partnership & collaboration for socio-economic development
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Happening Today: Together with
@aidscommission
the Roll out of the FBO Action plan in Bunyoro(Hoima), Central Region 1( Mukono), Central Region 2 (Masaka), and Busoga (Jinja).
#EndAIDS2030UgKey
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9
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With deep sorrow, the IRCU Council of Presidents annonces the death of Metropolitan Jonah Lwanga.
We commiserate with Uganda Orthodox Church and all the faithful
May his soul rest in peace
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12
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This Morning the President HE
@KagutaMuseveni
has signed the Uganda National Dialogue Process Communique a guiding document on the dialogue process & commitment to funding the process.
#NationalDialogueUg
@DKinUganda
@DKAmbUganda
@GodberTumushabe
@cceduganda
@OfwonoOpondo
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"We seek commitment from religious leaders to fulfill your spiritual role of granting National guidance based on truth about the state of our political-economic and social situation." Hon. Betty Aol Ocan
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Happening Now:
Our Council of Presidents led by
@Archbp_COU
addressing the media on the growing spread of Homosexuality and LGBTQ agenda and the need to protect our children and families.
@ChurchofUganda_
@umsc_youth
@UMBSFORUM
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5
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The IRCU Council of Presidents will be addressing a press conference on the re-opening of worship places at 1400hrs at IRCU secretariat in Mengo.
#COVID19
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3
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The IRCU Secretary General led a productive meeting with the Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance team at the IRCU secretariat offices. They discussed various issues, including the impact of unregulated alcohol consumption on young people in Uganda.
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6
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The Executive director of
@irck_info
Mr. Abdirahman Ismail paid a courtesy call to the secretary-general
@JoshuaKitakule
to talk about matters of mutual interest.
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In order to promote faith-based tourism,
@irc_uganda
has organized a Uganda Martyrs' Trail starting from Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine. Faith-based tourism if well developed can be one of the biggest sources of
#tourism
revenue in
#Uganda
.
#FamilyFestivalUg
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4
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"We urge all men and women in uniform to uphold the Ugandan constitution and all relevant laws and ought to treat all citizens of Uganda fairly and equally irrespective of their political affiliation."
#Religions4PeaceUG
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8
19
Earlier today, we were privileged to have an engagement meeting with the Deputy Head of delegation for the European union to Uganda to discuss ways on how we can work together.
We look forward to many more partnerships in future.
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Happening: University students guild summit on the
#NationalDialogueUg
The summit seeks to update top students guild on the process of the National dialogue & tap into their creativity and ingenuity in effectively & efficiently delivering a successful national dialogue for Uganda
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12
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The debate is the thing. Final preparations under way
#UGDebate16
@UGPresDebate
Sponsored by
@UNDPUganda
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The chairperson of the IRCU Council of Presidents today met with
@aidscommission
on strengthening the role of the Faith-based sector in
#HIV
response & how to implement the Faith-Based Policy on
#HIV
/AIDS
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With deep sorrow, IRCU fraternity has learnt of the passing of His Grace Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, Co-chair IRCU council of presidents. We commiserate with the Catholic community and pray that his soul rests in peace.
Rest in Peace His Grace
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6
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Dinner Talk at the
#NationalDialogueUg
retreat in Entebbe. Hon
@norbertmao
giving his wise submissions to fellow members.
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7
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#Uganda
Martyrs' trail at St Matiya Mulumba Catholic Church in Old Kampala. He was the first martyr to fulfill all the Catholic church sacraments in Uganda. He was killed at Old Kampala
#familyfestivalug
#ExploreUganda
#tourism
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9
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His Eminence Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, Grand Mufti of Uganda and the
#MuslimCommunity
, we would like to wish you a special
#EidulAdha
2022.
May this
#Eid
bring happiness to you and your loved ones.
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19
Warm congratulations to the Rt Rev Paul Hannington Suubi upon his concentration as the first Bishop of East Busoga diocese. May God guide you as you take on this new journey.
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"We are deeply concerned of the violent events that occurred in our country yesterday where the whole word witnessed brutal arrests of political candidates; Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi and Hon.Amuriat Oboi
#Religions4Peace
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10
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IRCU staff participate in the Kabaka birthday run in Lubiri mengo.
This year’s theme is : THE FIGHT TO END HIV/AIDS BY 2030.
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Happening now:
IRCU meeting with Inter Faith Youth leaders from different centers of Kampala to discuss the different opportunities that exist through aquaculture programmes to be implemented by
@YaleloUganda
Project.
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Women have a role to play in advancing freedom of religion and beliefs in Africa.
@irc_uganda
's Dr Rebecca Kivumbi is attending the Women of Faith Conference 2024 in Ethiopia organized by the African Council of Religious Leaders
@acrl_rfp
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Congratulations to Mr Solomon Serwanjja of
@nbstv
@nextmediaug
who has won the 2019 BBC World News Komla Dumor Award. 🇺🇬 .
@KKariisa
@mildredtuhaise
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Precautionary guidelines for Religious Leaders and Faith Communities for Prevention Of Importation and Spread Of The Novel
#CoronaVirus
.
#Covid_19
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6
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Our tour continues with an enlightening stop at the Kabalega industrial park (KIP). Here, the SBC Public Relations Officer, Amos Mulisa provided valuable insights into the park's development plans among these is the airport construction & oil refinery.
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Happening now: IRCU launches a pastoral letter on the Ebola virus disease response for the central region with support from UNDP
@UNDPUganda
@MinofHealthUG
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Today, the IRCU Council of Presidents visited the Orthodox church to commiserate with the faithful following the death of Metropolitan Jonah Lwanga.
His Eminence was a Co-chair of IRCU Council of Presidents and one of the founding members of the Inter-Religuous Council of Uganda
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Today supported by
@religions4peace
we oriented religious leaders on the Ebola virus disease and launch the IRCU pastoral letter in Busoga region.
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6
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Day 2 of our visit to the oil & gas projects begins with a devotion led by our chairperson Board Msgr. Charles Kasibante. Thru Phil. 2:1-9, we're reminded to embody the love and humility of Jesus. Let's carry this message of compassion with us as we explore this sector.
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The
#UGDebate16
will begin at 6pm
All media houses will air it live
@ntvuganda
is the official broadcaster
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We would like to thank
@UNDP
&
@ElsieAttafuah
for their continued support & commitment to a strong partnership on initiatives to enhance
#SocialCohesion
&
#PeaceBuilding
in
#Uganda
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6
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Earlier: The IRCU Council of Presidents met with H.E
@KagutaMuseveni
to share on how they can contribute and strengthen the response measures on
#Covid19
pandemic.
@UNDPUganda
@KigoziMaggie
@ChurchofUganda
@Orthodox_ug
@Archbishop_COU
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9
13
The ten commandments have never been amended however much uncomfortable they are to some people;
Justice James Ogoola
@JoshuaKitakule
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16
14
The
#NationalDialogueUg
conveners retreat underway at Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel Entebbe.
@IpodUganda
@NobertMao
@cceduganda
@GLISS_EA
@ckaheru
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8
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1/2 The secretary-general
@JoshuaKitakule
together with the leadership team held a stakeholders Orientation workshop in Kasese with support from
@ElmanPeaceHRC
focusing on providing
#ReligiousLeaders
,
#CulturalLeaders
, with a platform for collectively finding solutions ...
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6
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Together with
@aidscommission
on 13-December, we rolled out the FBO action plan on HIV/AIDS in Elgon, Mid-North & Tooro regions.
#EndAIDS2030Ug
This is aimed at interaction with religious leaders at regional level on
#HIVPrevention
.
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We held a successful preparatory meeting with IOM Uganda staff in anticipation of next week's three-day training session for religious leaders and IRCU technical staff on migration and labor externalization. Ugandan diaspora remits over USD 1 billion annually.
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"We call for the immediate release of all people who were arrested yesterday. In the event that they committed crimes,they should be presented to the courts of law as the law stipulates. "
#Religions4PeaceUG
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Tusimbude. The D-Day is here. We are at Kololo Independence Grounds to celebrate the family values. Join us for an amazing experience.
#familyfestivalug
#familyfestival
@irc_uga
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4
13
Today: IRCU and COTLA with support from
@unwomenuganda
dialogue on how to end violence against women and girls
#16DaysofActivism
#EndGBV
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4
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Today has been a great day as we officially launched the Tree planting project aimed at reducing climate change vulnerability in Uganda through planting 250million trees in the next five years in partnership with GROFoundation in Bulgaria.
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2
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Today, staff
@irc_uganda
had a meeting with officials of Uganda Cooperative Alliance prior to the 15 July 2024 prayer breakfast for cooperatives. It's reported that cooperatives in Uganda represent a constituency of 18 million p'ple -making them key in poverty alleviation effort
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2
15
Happy
#SaintNameDay
to His Eminence Metropolitan Jeronymos Muzeyi, Archbishop
@Orthodox_ug
, Co-President - Council of Presidents
@irc_uganda
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2
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Today we celebrate the resilience of the Nation 🇺🇬 as we have officially been declared Ebola-free. We congratulate
@GovUganda
@MinofHealthUG
@WHOUganda
@UNDPUganda
@religions4peace
and other partners for all their efforts and success toward ending the Ebola outbreak in 🇺🇬
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6
15
Happening today: The Council of President together with
@aidscommission
and senior religious leaders are launching the rollout of the National HIV/AIDS action plan for the Faith Sector 2021/2022 – 2024/2025 under the Faith-Based-Initiative: HARNESSING THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS
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4
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We thank
@StephenAsiimwe2
CEO
@PSF_Uganda
for his Leadership and commitment to a positive working partnership with IRCU to enhance the capacity of the Faith-Based community for socio-economic transformation in
#Uganda
#TheUgandaWeWant
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6
15
"If the structure doesn't permit dialogue the structure must be changed" - Dr Thelma Awori Quoting Paul Freire
#NationalDialogueUg
0
9
13
As the
@irc_uganda
, We would like to extend our warm birthday wishes to our Chair Council of Presidents
@Archbp_COU
.
May your birthday be as magnificent as you are and the year ahead be filled with happiness and prosperity.
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4
15
We would like to congratulate the
@Archbp_COU
and the house of Bishops upon the successful election of the new bishops of Mukono diocese - Rev. Canon Enos Kitto Kagodo, North Kigezi diocese – Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe & North Karamoja Diocese – Rev. Canon Simon Akol Aisu.
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A family has a number of elements in it. 1. The fear of God. 2. Respect of ancestors. 3. Care of family members under you. 4. Have wealth. 5. Care for parents 6. Education -President Museveni speaking at the Inter-Religious Family Festival
#familyfestivalug
0
4
13
APPEAL: We appeal to all Ugandans & people of good will to come to the assistance of now the vulnerable poor by donating food and non food items.
@UNDPUganda
@ugawoman01
@RMalango2015
#COVID__19
0
6
12
"Article 61 of the constitution mandates the electoral commission to ensure free and fair elections. As religious leaders, we expect the EC to take charge of the electoral process including the security arrangements of all political candidates and ensure an enabling environment"
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7
13
This is the time for Ugandans to build consensus on the Uganda for all
#UGdialogue
@JoshuaKitakule
2
9
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The Council of Presidents, Board & Secretariat of
@irc_uganda
is privileged for the support rendered by Her Excellence,
@DKAmbUganda
&
@DKinUganda
towards the Uganda National Dialogue Process.
We ask the Lord to continue blessing you always.
#Religions4Peace
#NationalDialogueUg
0
4
13
In order to have a prosperous nation, there is need to bridge the gap between youth and elders. This is why we are currently engaged in an inter-generational dialogue in
#KyegegwaDistrict
on promoting positive relationships and shared values for better SRH outcomes.
@UNFPAUganda
1
5
14
As we launch this Afrobarometer national public opinion survey on quality of
#democracy
in
#Uganda
it's time we begin to have difficult conversations on governance issues within our families & the nation,
@irc_uganda
is ready to host these conversations -Rev. Can. Grace Kaiso
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3
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We are going to have the national dialogue and Nothing is going to come our way to stop it from happening. -
#NationalDialogueUg
3
8
13
Wishing our Secretary-General
@JoshuaKitakule
a blessed birthday. May the almighty bless you with happiness and long life.
1
6
13
The team from
@UgandaEc
are meeting with IRCU CoPs on issues and guidance on the proposed scientific elections.
#UgandaDecides2021
#Religions4Peace
1
8
11
As the rest of the World marks the World Environment Day,
@irc_uganda
and our partners at GRO Foundation we embarking on a conservation campaign to ensure families and religious institutions plant more trees.
1
3
12
Happening today:
@meaca_ug
Sensitization and awareness meeting with the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda on EAC integration.
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1
13
As we celebrate 59 years of Independence, may this day cause us as a Nation to reflect on our journey, to Envision our future and to commit ourselves to working towards it together.
Happy Independence
#UgandaAt59
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2
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"Is the oil there?" "Is it ours?" Before setting off on this expedition, we couldn't help but wonder: Our visit to the
#Tilengaproject
in Bulisa has answered our doubts with a resounding "Yes!" It's a testament to the remarkable possibilities that await us as a country.
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7
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The Uganda National Dialogue will start with the Citizens conversation on thematic areas such as the National Values onto which consensus will be built for nationally agreed on Uganda National Values.
@JoshuaKitakule
@UgandaDialogue
0
6
11
Congratulations Peruth Chemutai upon winning the women's steeple chase at the Olympics!!!! Thank you for making Uganda proud!
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3
13
The vision of the Uganda National Dialogue is: “A just and morally upright society founded on socio-economic justice, shared prosperity, popular governance & respect for the rule of law ”.
#NationalDialogueUg
0
8
12
The Council of Presidents met the
@UNDPUganda
resident representative to reflect on a long-standing partnership and discuss how further to strengthen the partnership looking at key issues affecting our communities.
0
6
13
IRCU pledges to continue engaging with
@PSF_Uganda
so that we can make a difference in the 39% of the households that are not part of any form of money-making in
#Uganda
#TheUgandaWeWant
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5
13
The Chairperson IRCU Council of Presidents & Archbishop of
@ChurchofUganda_
@Archbp_COU
today met with The Most. Rev. Ande Georges Titre & Bishop Francis Karemera representing Archbishop
@MbandaLaurent
over the ongoing conflict in
#DemocraticRepublicofCongo
3
6
13
Happiest birthday Bishop! May it be a day filled with joy and celebration. May God continue to guide you as you serve the people.
Happy Birthday, Your Grace Lambert Bainomugisha. Archbishop of Mbarara Archdiocese and Chancellor
@USJM_Official
May the good Lord continue to bless you with good Health, Knowledge, Courage and Wisdom
@AMDAUganda
@ugcatholics
@ShrewdCatholic
@irc_uganda
@eugine_ug
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59
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"The church of the province of Uganda has carried out mass sensitization in a bid to prevent GBV in communities.
A lot needs to be done in implementation of GBV policies. It is not enough to draft policies and are not implemented. " Rev. Lovincer Katana Vice chairperson UYIN
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8
13
Today marks 25 years since HE Emmanuel Wamala was installed as cardinal, 62 years of priesthood, 38 years as a Bishop and 93 years of age.
IRCU Council of Presidents, Board & Management congratulates His Eminence upon this anniversary & pray for his good health.
#Religions4Peace
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4
12
"We are not here to talk about political transition but we are here to talk about political transformation" - Dr Thelma Awori
#NationalDialogueUg
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6
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"You ought to love your country, sing the national Anthem with enthusiasm"
@christineMulimila
challenges the participants for singing the anthem without a smile she demanded for a reapeat
#NationalDialogueUG
@JoshuaKitakule
0
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"We call upon the electoral commission and the cmvarious security organs to adhere to the human rights principals enshrined in the national objectives and practices while being law abiding and following our national constitution
#Religions4Peace
0
5
10
@Uyin256
a youth implementing arm of IRCU is conducting a dialogue meeting with key stakeholders in the Rwamwanja settlement area.
#NationalDialogueUg
The meeting is part of the pilot program titled Building Bridges in Rwemwanja with support from
@UNDPUganda
@religions4peace
1
5
11
Earlier today, we paid a courtesy visit to one of our member organizations, the Born Again Faith (BAF) federation at their premises in Najjanankumbi. The move is a continuation of our drive to strengthen partnerships within our member organizations.
0
3
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Earlier today, our Council of Presidents led by the chair
@Archbp_COU
had a meeting with the Leader of opposition and the United forces of change including members from the
@NUP_Ug
,
@FDCOfficial1
and Alliance for National Transformation.
4
5
12
Happening today: Regional Consultation on the challenges facing
#children
and harmful
#CulturalPractices
in
#Uganda
.
📌Mbale
0
4
12
We are honored to be part of the Africa Faith Actors Workshop on SDGs, in
#Nairobi
under the theme "The Role of Children and Youth in accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals.
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"we need to have platforms where women can equally share resources & stop barriers like the cultures that stop many from acquiring land" - Florence Kwesigabo, women leader, Uganda Catholic secretariat.
#NationalDialogueUG
1
9
10
The Uganda National Dialogue Coordinating Team (UNaDiCot) is meeting for its 5th session at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala to finalise on the Uganda National Dialogue process launch.
#NationalDialogueUg
@DanChurchAid
@kisakadorothy
@ckaheru
@cceduganda
@DKinUganda
2
5
12
Violence brings only temporary victories; violence, by creating many more social problems than it solves, never brings permanent peace.
~ Martin Luther King Jr.
#NationalDialogueUg
citizens pilot continues in Luuka and Buikwe districts.
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The goal of the National Dialogue is to agree on a new national consensus to consolidate peace democracy and inclusive development to achieve equal opportunity for all.
#NationalDialogueUg
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5
11
"We want to see young people in the driving seat. But young people should invest in soft skills. Avoid corruption and fight corruption. You have the capacity to be leaders of today and tomorrow."
@JoshuaKitakule
#FamilyFestivalUg
#YouthColloquiumUganda
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Corruption in the family breeds corruption in Government institutions,schools, private institutions. It is therefore paramount that corruption in tackled in all sectors beyond just public office. It has to trickle down to families, schools,religious institutions among others
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5
10
Happening today: The Council of Presidents is meeting with the
@DCAUganda
Country Director Mr. Andres B. Hansen to strengthen a long-standing partnership spanning more than 10 years
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We were honored to have hosted the US based Global Peace Foundation led by David Capraa , the International Deputy President on a courtesy visit to discuss ways in which we can further strengthen the family unit amidst global challenges.
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