As families prepare for the back-to-school season and transport service providers hustle to meet daily targets, road safety remains a pressing concern. With increasing traffic and risks on our roads,…
1. Introduction United Nations Association of Uganda (UNAU) is implementing a project aimed at enhancing road safety in Uganda through the development and adoption of guidelines for motorcycle helmet standards.…
In Uganda, there is currently no established standards for motorcycle helmets to ensure the safety of motorbike riders and passengers. Even for those who own helmets, many are uncertified and…
In any effective advocacy campaign, it is essential to focus on both grassroots and grass-top targets while influencing policy. This approach was at the heart of our recently convened monthly…
In the realm of advocacy, much remains to be done to engage communities in advancing and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Understanding the link between the SDGs and the…
As the clock ticks, the urgency to act accelerates. Joined by government agencies, UN entities, civil society organizations, youth-focused groups, and parliamentarians, the UN Associations of Uganda and Finland participated…
Does the media truly play a role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? This was the central theme of the Media SDGs Dialogue held on December 19, 2024, where…
The African United Nations Delegate Program (AUNYD) 2024 came to a remarkable close in Addis Ababa, hosted by the United Nations Association of Ethiopia. Over three inspiring days, youth representatives,…
Given the large numbers of young people in Africa, youth advocacy is one of the key elements that we all need to embrace if we are to make a significant impact…
The United Nations Association of Uganda (UNAU) recently wrapped up an inspiring Tobacco Control Workshop hosted by the Nkumba University Chapter, focused on enforcing the Tobacco Control Act and spreading…
At the United Nations Association of Uganda (UNAU), we’re standing on the threshold of a significant milestone. With the timeline for the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) nearly coming to…
In September 2024, I represented the United Nations Association of Uganda (UNA-Uganda) at New York’s Summit for the Future Action Days and Summit for the Future. The event gathered global…
