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Uganda Honored with Refugee Host Country Leadership Award for Exemplary Refugee Policy

Uganda’s open-door refugee policy has earned the country the prestigious Refugee Host Country Leadership Award from the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Refugee and Forced Displacement Initiative (RAFDI). This recognition acknowledges Uganda’s commitment to providing shelter and resources to displaced persons fleeing conflict and instability worldwide.

Uganda currently hosts close to two million refugees and asylum seekers, with 91% living in settlements and 9% residing in urban areas. The country’s refugee population originates from 34 countries, with the majority coming from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Refugee leaders have praised Uganda’s government for its progressive policies, which include allowing refugees to move freely, work, and access public services. Uganda’s Ambassador to Washington, DC, Robie Kakonge, emphasized that the country’s strength in refugee management lies in its integration efforts, providing refugees with access to land, education, healthcare, and natural resources.

However, despite this recognition, Uganda’s Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness, and Refugees, Hilary Onek, expressed concern over recent cuts to the U.S. refugee development fund allocated to Uganda. He hopes that this award will encourage the U.S. to reconsider its decision.

Uganda’s inclusive refugee policies have made it a global model for refugee integration, demonstrating resilience and generosity despite funding challenges.

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