June 2023

press releases

JFCU statement on school attack in Kasese District

Joy for Children Uganda was saddened to learn about the brutal massacre of innocent
students of Lubiriha S.S in Mpondwe – Bwera, Kasese District. On June 17th 2023 , it was
reported that Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacked Lhubiriha secondary school in a border town of Mpondwe living 41 people dead including 38 students who were burned, shot
and hacked to death.

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THE ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS IN PEACE BUILDING

Civil Society serves as a pillar of democratic systems, playing an important role in democracy and good governance for pre-and post-conflict societies. CSOs play a critical role in developing, monitoring human rights situations, implementing strategies that promote peace and security, monitoring implementation of agreements, and providing recommendations and information to decision-makers or human rights and advocacy groups.