As the world commemorates the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims, it is important to recall that the pursuit of justice takes many forms, with truth-seeking and truth-telling more as an essential ingredient than a replacement or alternative form of justice.

Truth is vital for victims as it enables closure for family members, validates one’s experience, allows for a better understanding of past conflict events and how they played out, informs actions for redress from the victim’s point of view contributing to achieving long-lasting peace.

As we commemorate this day, let’s be reminded that truth is not just about morals, it centers healing and allows for transformation that is sustainable for the building of a dignified and inclusive future, truth in Uganda has potential to overcome divisive sectoral narratives and uniting polarized citizenry by establishing an objective account of our violent past.

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved total financing of $148.2 million (She 56bn) to enable Uganda to improve sustainable management of forest and protected areas. The said funding will also enable Uganda increase to forest-depended communities, including refugees and host communities.

The recent food ration cut to refugees by World Food Programme (WFP), coupled with the current restriction of movement in the country to curb the spread of Covid-19, has left refugee mothers and children in desperate need of food. Refugees in Uganda heavily rely on food aid from the government and donor communities.

As the world commemorates the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims, it is important to recall that the pursuit of justice takes many forms, with truth-seeking and truth-telling more as an essential ingredient than a replacement or alternative form of justice.

Truth is vital for victims as it enables closure for family members, validates one’s experience, allows for a better understanding of past conflict events and how they played out, informs actions for redress from the victim’s point of view contributing to achieving long-lasting peace.

As we commemorate this day, let’s be reminded that truth is not just about morals, it centers healing and allows for transformation that is sustainable for the building of a dignified and inclusive future, truth in Uganda has potential to overcome divisive sectoral narratives and uniting polarized citizenry by establishing an objective account of our violent past.