Press Release

United Nations in Uganda Launches new website - uganda.un.org

10 December 2020

  • The new website was launched during the National Commemoration of Human Rights Day attended by key stakeholders from Government, civil society, private sector and youth groups and shown live on Nation TV.

The UN Resident Coordinator in Uganda, H.E. Rosa Malango has launched the new website of the United Nations system in Uganda.

The website was launched during the national commemoration of Human Rights Day and conclusion of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence at Mestil Hotel, Kampala.

“I am happy to use this opportunity to launch the new website of the United Nations system in Uganda - uganda.un.org The website is about transparency, awareness and the transfer of knowledge; it is about ensuring that all people in Uganda can gain a better understanding of UN work, plans and partners. I invite stakeholders and the public to use it frequently to identify opportunities for partnership,” said Ms. Malango.

The resources include important UN publications such as the Uganda UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2021 -2025, which articulates the United Nations’ collective response to support the Government of Uganda in addressing national priorities and gaps in their pathway towards meeting the third National Development Plan (NDPIII) and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets.  A key set of publications available are the Rwenzori Region investment profiles for the five sectors of Agriculture, Tourism, Human Capital Development, Extractives and Mineral Benefication; and Infrastructure and Services; under the Rwenzori Agri-LED, which is an innovative approach that will spur the region’s socio-economic transformation. Other publications include the UN Reform Milestones in Uganda and Analyses of the Socio Economic Impact of COVID-19 in Uganda. There are also videos and stories  by UN agencies and partners contributing to the attainment of the SDGs. The press centre has press releases, speeches and media contacts for UN agencies in Uganda.

UN entities involved in this initiative

FAO
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
IAEA
International Atomic Energy Agency
ILO
International Labour Organization
IOM
International Organization for Migration
ITC
International Trade Centre
OHCHR
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
UN DESA
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
UN ECA
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
UN Women
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
UN-Habitat
United Nations Human Settlements Programme
UNAIDS
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
UNCDF
United Nations Capital Development Fund
UNCTAD
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
UNDP
United Nations Development Programme
UNDRR
UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
UNDSS
United Nations Department of Safety and Security
UNEP
United Nations Environment Programme
UNESCO
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UNFCCC
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
UNFPA
United Nations Population Fund
UNHCR
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
UNICEF
United Nations Children’s Fund
UNIDO
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
UNODC
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
UNOPS
United Nations Office for Project Services
UNV
United Nations Volunteers
WFP
World Food Programme
WHO
World Health Organization

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