The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in Uganda recently hosted a high-level dialogue on durable solutions for refugees. The event brought together key stakeholders, including government leaders, development partners, and refugee-hosting communities. The aim was to strengthen coordinated efforts towards addressing refugee challenges in the country. Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa, former Speaker Rebecca Kadaga, and Minister of State for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Lillian Aber were among the attendees.
The dialogue was organised through the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework Secretariat. It sought to provide strategic direction and move discussions towards coordinated action in delivering lasting solutions for refugees in Uganda. The initiative is part of Uganda's commitments under the 2023 Global Refugee Forum. At the forum, the country made five pledges, including advancing durable solutions for refugees.
Through the engagement, government leaders, partners, and refugee-hosting communities sought to strengthen collaboration in implementing measures that address the long-term needs of refugees and support communities hosting them. The dialogue underscores Uganda's continued efforts to translate its international refugee commitments into coordinated action. This move demonstrates the country's commitment to finding lasting solutions for refugees.
The high-level dialogue is a significant step towards addressing refugee challenges in Uganda. The country has been hosting refugees for many years and has made significant efforts to provide them with protection and support. However, the challenges facing refugees and host communities remain significant. The dialogue aimed to identify ways to address these challenges and find durable solutions.
Uganda's commitment to finding durable solutions for refugees is reflected in its pledges under the 2023 Global Refugee Forum. The country has pledged to advance durable solutions for refugees, improve their protection, and support host communities. The high-level dialogue is a key step towards implementing these pledges.
The dialogue also highlights the importance of collaboration and coordination in addressing refugee challenges. The event brought together key stakeholders, including government leaders, development partners, and refugee-hosting communities. This collaboration is essential for finding lasting solutions for refugees and supporting host communities.
The outcome of the high-level dialogue is expected to inform the development of a comprehensive strategy for addressing refugee challenges in Uganda. The strategy will aim to provide durable solutions for refugees and support host communities. The country's efforts to find lasting solutions for refugees are expected to have a positive impact on the lives of refugees and host communities.
Key points
- The high-level dialogue aimed to provide strategic direction and move discussions towards coordinated action in delivering lasting solutions for refugees in Uganda.
- The initiative forms part of Uganda's commitments under the 2023 Global Refugee Forum.
- The dialogue underscores Uganda's continued efforts to translate its international refugee commitments into coordinated action.
