Perry Aritua
@PerryAritua
Lawyer & firm believer in gender equality, equity and good governance
An aspiring candidate mentioned this to me too @SarahBireete
📌📌 “In some areas, I am told if they see a pregnant woman, they count one as two people (including the unborn child). We are supposed to have people 18 years and above and had there being counted, and they didn’t even know why they are there” Musa Ecweru, Amuria County MP…
📢8️⃣0️⃣% of #WomenMPs surveyed by #IPU have had to deal with sexism and #VAW in politics. In 2024, Tanzania's @bunge_tz🇹🇿 passed a law making VAW an electoral offence. IPU's #genderequality Action 2️⃣: Eliminate VAW in parliament. Find out more ➡️ipu.org/10AGE
Until voters realize that there's a price to pay for exchanging their vote for money, they will continue to suffer #servicedelivery
Voters often misunderstand the true role of leadership, focusing only on what they can immediately gain rather than the broader responsibilities leaders hold. There is a lack of integrity in our politics, and the main difference now lies in the price of influence.- Benjamin…
Voters often misunderstand the true role of leadership, focusing only on what they can immediately gain rather than the broader responsibilities leaders hold. There is a lack of integrity in our politics, and the main difference now lies in the price of influence.- Benjamin…
Dear @AAssimwe have a good one. Wishing u so many more
HBD our Founder & CEO @AAssimwe A bold international human rights lawyer, transformative leader, governance enthusiast & civic educator. Angella leads with impact through @VoiceConsults @UgLoveMovement @AWLNetwork Youth Caucus 🇺🇬& @USAlumniUganda Your voice moves systems.
To everyone standing in #SolidarityWithSudan, please donate to this noble cause: globalgiving.org/projects/padsf…, and also share the call far and wide with your friends and networks ⤵️ Every donation of $100 or more will be matched through @GlobalGiving's #JulyBonusDay to the unlock…
🚨 Today’s the day. One act of generosity can ripple across war-torn, hunger-stricken Darfur! Starting at 10 A.M. EDT / 5 PM EAT / 4 PM CAT (Sudan), the 24-hour matching campaign will kick off! Every donation of $100 or more will be matched through GlobalGiving’s #JulyBonusDay…
To all those aspiring to be President, MPs, LC V Chairpersons, Lord Mayor: Here is what you need to know and do (not to do) regarding academic papers/qualifications
Ugandans: We need medicine and equipment in hospitals, affazali do something about the Uganda Cancer Institute, placements for interns, more health centers…😒 Government:
🚨 WEBINAR | Uganda's Political Financing Paradox 💸 Why are parties raising billions while election funding laws remain ignored? 🎙️ @HenryMuguzi, @PerryAritua @dmwalyemera, and Dr. Sserwambala unpack the contradictions. 🔗 Set your reminder now: youtube.com/watch?v=ZT7__X…
Congratulations @AAssimwe you deserve it.
My appointment as @USAlumniUganda Technical Head of Programs &Projects is a responsibility &a powerful platform to co-create programs that change lives, strengthen our 13 networks of US Exchange Alumni Programs & drive community transformation. @usmissionuganda @katochrysestom
"Article 2 of the Constitution allows police to invite the army in emergencies & disaster—but was the Kawempe by-election a disaster? If police can't guarantee safety in the 2026 general elections, then they should be postponed to protect lives." @SarahBireete #EyesOnElections
. @j_mucunguzi, Head of Public Relations @UgandaEC notes that, “Our electoral process isn’t perfect &no one should pretend it is. But EC is committed to continuous improvement. We must face the issues honestly & work together to strengthen our elections.” #UgandaDecides2026
. @j_mucunguzi, Head of Public Relations @UgandaEC says, “CSOs are a critical partner in this process. With only 800 staff, @UgandaEC cannot reach everyone. CSOs reach millions and help citizens understand their rights, roles & responsibilities in elections.” #UgandaDecides2026
Ms. @PerryAritua Executive Director @WDNUganda states that NGOs aren’t adversaries- we complement @UgandaEC .We bring transparency, independence, & voter education to spaces EC may not reach so Accreditation delays & harassment only weaken trust. #UgandaDecides2026 #AHEADAfrica
Ag. Deputy Chief Political Commisar @PoliceUg @HilaryKulayige noted that “We’ve learned lessons, recruited& trained police officers so we commit to managing #UgandaDecides2026 without interference of military unless needed.” #EyesOnElections #AHEADAfrica #CivicSpaceTV
In 2021, accredited observers were arrested at Hotel Africana. @UgandaEC ’s silence was loud. Speak up! @ckaheru @UgandaEC @UHRC_UGANDA @ehorn_ @ckaheru @UgandaEC @UHRC_UGANDA @ehorn_ @WDNUganda @SarahBireete @AHEADxAfrica @CivicSpaceTV @ccgea1 @PerryAritua
Article 61 grants @UgandaEC independence to manage elections. Use it to protect observers, media, and CSOs . @ckaheru @UgandaEC @UHRC_UGANDA @ehorn_ @ckaheru @UHRC_UGANDA @WDNUganda @SarahBireete @AHEADxAfrica @CivicSpaceTV @ccgea1 @PerryAritua
What a fantastic panel @PerryAritua @j_mucunguzi CP Kulayigye Hilary @PoliceUg and @sasmvn - moderated by Job Kijja from @ideaug_official Theme: Strengthening Electoral Integrity @ehorn_ @ccgea1 @AcfimAfrica @AfEONet @ngoforum @AHEADxAfrica 👇 LIVE: youtube.com/live/3Fau1Vgd7…