Earlier : Dr. Katja Kerschbaumer, Head of Austrian Embassy Development Cooperation in Uganda and Chair of the Justice Sector Development Partners Group, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Chief Justice, Richard Buteera, at the Court of Appeal, Judiciary Headquarters, Kampala.

I had a meeting with Dr. Katja Kerschbaumer, the Head of Development Cooperation at the Austrian Embassy and Chair of the Justice Sector Development Partners Group, Uganda Police Force Headquarters in Naguru, Kampala.

During our courtesy call upon IGP Abas Byakagaba ABAS BYAKAGABA we had cordial and frank discussions on access to justice, data collection in Uganda Police Force incldg. the 48-hour rule, law enforcement, constitutional rights and public order. ADC in Uganda 🇦🇹🇺🇬

As the Chair of the Justice Dev’t Partners’ Group, we met with the Commissioner General of Prisons Dr. Byabashaija Johnson Byabashaija to discuss issues in the criminal justice system incldg. congestion in prisons, the need for daily criminal hearings & welfare of prisoners. Uganda Prisons Service

We are delighted to sign a new grant agreement with the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) for an intervention to strengthen media responsiveness to gender & social inclusion and to ensure improved reporting of stories related to violence against women and girls.AustrianDev

This year the alpine region of #Salzkammergut with the cities of Bad Ischl and Gmunden is the European Capital of Culture. It is not far from where we live and it’s an exceptionally beautiful place! Come and visit! 💛🇦🇹

Today, GIZ Uganda under its WatSSUP programme kickstarted the hand over of rehabilitated Water Supply Systems to Umbrellas of Water and Sanitation💧 in Bidibidi, Imvepi, & Rhino Camp. This milestone ensures equitable, sustainable water access for 216,000 refugees & host communities. 📷 Siripi WSS

#MWEworks: MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT 🇺🇬 with support from Bundesentwicklungsministerium and AustrianDev upgraded 15 Water Supply and Sanitation Facilities for Refugee Settlements and Host Communities under the Water & Sanitation for Refugees & Hosts project in the Districts of Yumbe, Madi Okollo and Terego in West Nile.

GIZ Uganda successfully completed day two of the official handover of 15 rehabilitated water supply schemes to Umbrellas of Water and Sanitation💧 in West Nile. This effort, co-funded by ADC in Uganda 🇦🇹🇺🇬, reinforces our commitment to delivering reliable water services to refugees and host communities.

Yesterday ADC in Uganda 🇦🇹🇺🇬 Head of Office Dr. Katja Yvonne Kerschbaumer, together with our partners GIZ Uganda Bundesentwicklungsministerium and MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT 🇺🇬 commissioned and handed over 15 rehabilitated and upgraded water supply systems in BidiBidi and Rhino Camp Refugee Settlements in West Nile AustrianDev Water & Sanitation for Refugees & Hosts

🇦🇹🇩🇪🇺🇬 The systems were financed by ADC in Uganda 🇦🇹🇺🇬 & Bundesentwicklungsministerium and implemented by GIZ Uganda in partnership with MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT 🇺🇬 . We are happy that this collaboration has resulted in improved access to water for refugee and host communities in Northern Uganda. AustrianDev

We are thrilled that today our Head of Office Dr. Katja Yvonne Kerschbaumer signed a grant agreement with Faraja Africa Foundation. The project will focus on enhancing #youthparticipation in democratic processes by addressing information gaps through #digitalawareness campaigns and dialogues. AustrianDev

Exciting news! Faraja Africa Foundation has signed a grant partnership with ADC in Uganda 🇦🇹🇺🇬 under the “Youth Empowerment for Inclusive Governance' project!” This will drive youth engagement & amplify voices in West Nile & Central Uganda through the #MyDemocraticRight initiative.

Delighted to introduce our new ADC in Uganda 🇦🇹🇺🇬 partner: Youth for Tax Justice Network. Youth for Tax Justice Network will raise awareness on domestic resource mobilization for climate justice and strengthen youth participation in revenue mobilization and accountability. #ClimateJustice AustrianDev

Pleased to address the Ambassadors Conference of MFA Austria today. Thank FM Alexander Schallenberg for the invitation. Shared with them Indian perspective of the global situation, as well as the prospects for our own bilateral relationship and that with the European Union. 🇮🇳 🇦🇹

Sie sind Österreichs Augen & Ohren in der Welt, jetzt sind sie für die jährliche #BOKO2024 in Wien - herzlich Willkommen an unsere Botschafterinnen & Botschafter! Um globale Herausforderungen gemeinsam zu bewältigen, brauchen wir regelmäßigen Austausch. Danke für Euren Einsatz!

On the occasion of our annual 🇦🇹 ambassadors conference, great to hear from my good friend Dr. S. Jaishankar. In these challenging times, effective foreign policy relies on continuous engagement with key partners outside of Europe more than ever. #BOKO2024

#BOKO2024 — Österreichs Diplomat:innen leisten außergewöhnliche Arbeit in einem zunehmend komplexen Umfeld. Trotz geopolitischer Krisen und Konflikte setzen sie sich unermüdlich für Frieden, Zusammenarbeit und das Wohl der Menschen ein. Danke für Ihr Engagement! (vdb)

Conference of Austrian Ambassadors‘ in Vienna 2024/ Botschafterinnen und Botschafterkonferenz 2024 #BOKO2024

A full week of interesting exchange, learning, discussions and networking at the Austrian Ambassadors’ Conference #BOKO has come to an end. The relationship and engagement with Africa was declared as one of Austria‘s priorities. 🇦🇹