Uganda has a progressive refugee policy that allows refugees to work and access public services. This coupled with its geographic proximity to the crises has made it the largest country of accommodation for refugees on the continent.
“Emergency funding is exhausted in September. More children will die from malnutrition, more girls will be victims of sexual violence, and families will be left homeless or protection unless the world intensifies, “said Dominique Hyde, HcrDirector for external relations.
The UNHCR estimates that it costs $ 16 per refugee per month to provide essential services, but at this stage, the agency will not be able to provide aid of $ 5 per month.
Missing funding
Most refugees enter Uganda with Sudan torn by the war, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo – all countries that have been ravaged by prolonged armed conflicts and acute food insecurity.
These refugees are looking for a vital shelter and help, and many of them are children.
During a recent visit to some of the refugee camps, Ms. Hyde met a 16 -year -old girl who fled violence in South Sudan after losing her parents. She now takes care of her four younger brothers and sisters alone.
“She dreams of going back to school, but survival is everything she can think of,” said Ms. Hyde.
Children as they depend on the help that UNHCR and the Ugandan government provide. But with only 25% of the required financing, the help disappears quickly.
“Uganda has opened its doors, schools and health centers. This model can succeed, but it cannot do it alone, “said Ms. Hyde.
A democratic resilience test in Serbia while the repression of demonstrations continues
Independent human rights experts warned Monday This intensification of the intensification of Serbia against demonstrations and demonstrators – in particular students, teachers and civil society – violates international human rights and undermines democracy.
The demonstrations, which began at the end of 2024, in response to a collapse of the infrastructure which killed 16 people, became a national call for responsibility, transparency and justice.
“What we are witnessing in Serbia is a systematic attempt to silence critical voices and dismantle the independence of university establishments. It is not only a student protest – it is a test of responsibility for human rights and democratic resilience, “said the experts.
Independent experts are appointed by the Human Rights Council In Geneva to monitor and report on special human rights issues. They are independent of the United Nations system and any government.
Renewed commitment
Since the end of June, experts have said that they had observed an increasingly violent repression of demonstrations, including illegal arrests, prolonged detention and smear campaigns and surveillance against individuals. Some demonstrators were reportedly injured.
Teaching establishments in particular have undergone pressure with certain universities that reduce the wages of teachers and certain secondary teachers were threatened with disciplinary measures to support the demonstrators.
“Instead of listening to the votes of young people, the government has chosen to punish them. This approach violates not only the international standards of human rights, but also, by its very nature, undermines the very foundation of a democratic society, “said experts.
Experts have called on the Serbian government to renew its commitment to human rights and justice, stressing that academic freedom and access to justice are pillars of democracy.
A new program in Afghanistan seeks to rebuild farmers’ resilience
The organization of food and agriculture (Fao), in concert with the United Kingdom, is launch A new agricultural resilience program in Afghanistan in the hope of improving production and nutrition throughout the country.
The means of subsistence of resilient agriculture (real) hopes to reach more than 150,000 people in the eight regions of the country by the end of May. It will specifically target small farmers, landless workers, cattle guards and women and girls.
“Afghanistan farmers are extraordinarily resilient, but the repeated climate and economic shocks erod this force. This project establishes important routes to help farmers rebuild this resilience, “said Richard Trenchard, the Fao representative in Afghanistan.
Agricultural cornerstone
The actual program will strive to extend access to farmers market in addition to managing climate risks in a manner that will promote the sustainable use of land and will allow communities not to count on long -term humanitarian assistance.
Between 2022 and 2024, FAO reached more than 30.3 million people in Afghanistan with long -term food and resilience emergency projects, which has helped reduce the food insecurity crisis.
“In a country where agriculture supports most lives, it is a short -term investment with a long -term impact,” said Trechard.
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
