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Road Crashes: A Silent Disability Crisis in Uganda
Today, road crashes remain a silent disability crisis in Uganda. On July 16, 2026, people’s faces were filled with a somber mood, mourning the death of pupils and staff of King David Junior School, Ndejje, who had been involved in a road accident. As the school bus returned from Sipi
UDADU Policy Brief – Strengthening Uganda Sign Language for Inclusion and Equality
Uganda has made progressive legal strides, but without institutional commitment and resource allocation, Uganda Sign Language will remain symbolic rather than practical. A Uganda Sign Language Board is the missing link to standardization, professionalization, and full recognition of deaf citizens’ rights. Investing in USL is not charity—it is a constitutional
UDADU Participates in Policy Dialogue on Strengthening Legal Safeguards for Human Rights Defenders
Ubuntu Disability Action for Development Uganda (UDADU) was honored to participate in the Multi-Stakeholder Policy Dialogue on Strengthening Legal Safeguards for Human Rights Defenders (HRDs), organized under the Civic Space Initiative (CSI) by the Centre for Policy Analysis (CEPA) in partnership with Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF). The dialogue, held on
Uganda’s Commitment to Disability Inclusion: A Call for Action Ahead of the 2025 Global Disability Summit.
The Uganda government has successfully portrayed its commitment towards promoting the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs). Having participated in the 2018 inaugural Global Disability Summit (GDS) that was held in London, Uganda made a public pledge to tackle stigma and discrimination, promote economic empowerment, ensure inclusive education, and harness
Empowering Women with Disabilities in Uganda: A Call for Inclusion on International Women’s Day 2025
Celebrating Strength, Resilience, and Inclusion As Uganda joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day 2025, it is crucial to reflect on the unique challenges and triumphs of women with disabilities. This year’s theme, “Inclusion for Equality: Breaking Barriers for Women with Disabilities,” underscores the urgent need for equitable opportunities, representation,
The Vicious Cycle: Poverty and Disability in Uganda— A Call for Action.
Poverty and disability are linked. Disability feeds on poverty, and poverty on disability. As a result of poverty, people become disabled. Such people have very limited access to health care and facilities (including immunization); they have very rudimentary feeding and nutrition; they are exposed to a number of disabling conditions,
Celebrating International Wheelchair Day 2025: Advocating for Accessibility and Inclusion in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda, March 1, 2025 Today, Uganda joins the rest of the world in commemorating International Wheelchair Day 2025, a significant occasion dedicated to raising awareness about the rights, mobility, and dignity of wheelchair users. The theme for this year’s celebration, “Breaking Barriers, Building Inclusive Communities,” highlights the urgent need
A Story of Resilience, Advocacy, and Inclusion
Ubuntu Disability Action for Development Uganda (UDAD-U) was founded out of a deep personal journey of struggle, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to inclusion. It is a story of how personal experiences shape purpose, how discrimination fuels advocacy, and how compassion builds a movement. A Childhood Witness to Discrimination Gerald,