After years of claiming to help protect the northern community, a military officer recently admitted to placing millions of Acholi citizens in IDP camps for strategic purposes. By placing all civilians in camps, the countryside would be left “open for UPDF confrontation with the marauding remnants of the (Lord’s Resistance Army-LRA) rebels (then) terrorising innocent people”…READ MORE
Accountability must be discussed…
The Government’s Newspeak
If you haven’t heard about the alterations in the language of Canadian foreign policy at the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs yet, you may want to start paying attention. Recent changes are affecting the way in which we, Canadians, describe issues within the development sphere and cause great concern for persons left vulnerable during times of war… READ MORE
Ugandan women speak out against violence
Time and time again women in northern Uganda have been victims of domestic violence. This week, activists from northern Uganda and the Ugandan Women Parliamentary Association petitioned to strengthen the fight against gender-based violence… READ MORE
Video: Glimpse at GuluWalk 2009 in Toronto
David Sloma from Rockin’ Films came out to the Toronto GuluWalk on October 24 and came back with a few short clips to share. Have a look and a listen!… SEE IT HERE
Another GuluWalk behind us…
GuluWalkers: You did it! Once again, many of you have walked for the children of northern Uganda. On Oct. 24, you took out your orange t-shirts and banners; you put on your walking shoes and raised your voices! This year, GuluWalk is focused on reconstruction and sustainability of peace throughout the region. By making a commitment to walk, you have committed to peace in northern Uganda with GuluWalk… READ MORE
