Resources

Competition and cooperation: challenges and opportunities for refugees in Adjumani District, Uganda

New research by Saferworld explores how displacement caused by  conflict has impacted South Sudanese refugees in northern Uganda. Ilya Jones and Ramzy Magambo reflect upon the challenges that refugees and host communities face and how the roles of women and men have changed in response to the complexities of their new situations.

Working with government and customary authorities: considerations for peacebuilding practitioners

Increasing women's participation in community-based peace and security structures

Partner profile: interview with Jackson from RICE West Nile

An interview with Jackson Olema from our partner organisation RICE West Nile on the range of issues they work on in northern Uganda. 

Saferworld in Uganda

Aid but no peace: humanitarian action in northern Uganda

In the latest in our humanitarian blog series, Bettie Atyam Amaso reflects on how aid agencies supporting South Sudanese refugees in northern Uganda could better engage with their priorities and experiences.

Three issues to address to avoid conflict in Karamoja

After witnessing a long period of armed conflict and isolation, Karamoja is now beginning to open up to the world. Despite being on the path to progress, Henrik Olsson Selerud explores the emerging concerns of communities and recommends steps to take to avoid future conflict.

"First, know your rights”– resolving land conflicts in northern Uganda

Communities on both sides of neighbouring Otuke and Abim districts have disputed the village of Barima that lies near the boundary separating the two. This has caused regular, violent clashes and land encroachment.

Uganda’s mining sector: key considerations for conflict-sensitive investment in Karamoja