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

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.