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    Mar 27
    Hello all. A teenage mom at the WPI shelter urgently needs basics: clothes & shoes (size 6/40 for her, 1-2 yr for baby boy), pads, pampers. Have spares or want to help? Reach Ms. Rachel Tafumba (WPI) on +256 778 474 036 or drop off at Plot 7 Suuna Road, Ntinda. Thank You!
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    Jun 1, 2022
    Last month our ED @PrimahKwagala was nominated for the EU Human Rights Defenders Award. Today she was honoured to be the recipient of this year's award. We are extremely proud of the work you do and as a team, we share in this achievement. Congratulations 🥳🥳 @EUinUG
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    Jan 10, 2022
    Pregnant girls are survivors of sexual violence. Excluding them from attending school disadvantages them further. The revised guidelines for the prevention & management of teenage pregnancy in school settings allows for the readmission of pregnant girls in school. 1/2
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    Oct 8, 2024
    Yesterday we received a landmark victory where the court upheld the right to life in the case of Namale Desire v Horeb Services Ltd who lost her mother in labour exportation. This precedent is a testament to the resilience of survivors & power of justice. womenprobono.org/landmark-victo…
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    Nov 10, 2022
    Today our communication & Advocacy Officer had a meeting with the Vice Chancellor of @kiuvarsity upon receipt of our letter raising concerns on their internal Memo. He informed us that the said Memo has since been rescinded. 1/2
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    Mar 31, 2020
    Today 31/03/20 brings us 2the end of the #womenmonth and we choose 2 thank @DianaAtwine, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health. She is standing at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19, ready 2 serve during this stressful period. May God protect you as you serve us.
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    The Women's Probono Initiative
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    Apr 29, 2022
    We are pleased to have our ED @PrimahKwagala among the 3 lawyers shortlisted by the European Union & the Embassy of Norway for the EU Human Rights Defenders Award 2022. We wish her the best & congratulate her on the work done in women's rights advocacy. eeas.europa.eu/delegations/ug…
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    The Women's Probono Initiative
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    Feb 21, 2020
    Sheena has been given bond by @PoliceUg - thanks @AKasingye @amwaafrika Amarie & all sisters 👯‍♀️ that showed up for #FreeSheena @RosebellK & all thanks 🙏🏿
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    The Women's Probono Initiative
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    Apr 26, 2021
    Providing legal support & promoting access to justice for vulnerable women and girls in Uganda is our priority. Reach us on our toll free number today: 0800 220645 #BreakTheSilence
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    The Women's Probono Initiative
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    Oct 14, 2021
    Today we celebrate our E.D and vision bearer @PrimahKwagala Your passion and dedication towards advocating for girls' and women’s rights is remarkable. To more life of transforming the world. We love you. Happy Birthday E.D 🎉🎈
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    The Women's Probono Initiative
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    Mar 9, 2020
    Here is another ceiling smashing lady that we are celebrating today. Our own Primah Kwagala is a human rights lawyer and CEO at Women's Probono Initiative .Primah offers free legal services to indigent Ugandan women and girls whose rights are being violated. We appreciate you 🙏.
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    The Women's Probono Initiative
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    Jan 20, 2025
    A huge congratulations to our Deputy Executive Director, @WakieRose upon completing your Master of Laws (LLM) degree from the University of Pretoria. We are incredibly proud of your achievement and look forward to seeing the impact you will make in society.
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    The Women's Probono Initiative
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    Aug 3, 2022
    From our #50k4Karamoja drive we raised a sum of 6,940,000/= to assist families during the hunger crisis. Yesterday our team distributed 1.7 tonnes of food. We worked with Nakere Rural Women Activist to distribute the food to select 100 most vulnerable women & their families.
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    The Women's Probono Initiative
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    Sep 16, 2024
    Today we stand in solidarity to #EndViolenceAgainstWomen. This #BlackMonday we honor Rebecca's memory and every other woman that has died from #GBV. Let's create a world where women and girls live free from violence. #NotAnotherWoman #EndViolenceAgainstWomen
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