
Lillian Byarugaba Adriko
@AdrikoLillian
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Chief Executive Officer - @FIDA_Uganda |Women's Rights Activist| Mentor| Mother
Joined September 2019
Our Lwengo office with support from @bread4theworld, conducted a financial literacy training with the Mercy Womenโs Group, a community of courageous women, many of them GBV survivors. Initially saving 1,500 UGX per week, the group lacked knowledge on how to manage or grow their
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Now is the time for young women to lead.๐๐ We at @MemprowGirls are thrilled to collaborate with @WomenProbono on a ground breaking initiative that will put young women and girls at the front of advocacy and Policy Reform in Uganda.
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@UNASLI_ @NUDIPU @TwezuuleF @GDS_Disability @DisabRightsFund @IDLO @unwomenuganda @LaspnetUganda @FemnetProg @Uganetlaw @wecannotwait @AdrikoLillian @Sihanet @musawah @Nagaad_Network @CivsourceAfrica @DKinUganda @FOKUSkvinner @Halayalkarib @uwonet @cehurduganda @SonkeTogether @JudiciaryUG @FemmeForteUg @amwaafrika @BrendaAkia @CedawUn @UNDPUganda @MargaretAjok @MoJCA_UG @DutchMFA @IrlEmbUganda @WaweruEstherW, Senior Legal Advisor @equalitynow, emphasized the importance of taking the Maputo Protocol seriously. โ๐พShe noted that the protocol offers countries that have ratified it various opportunities, including the ability to submit shadow reports that reflect the
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In the past few weeks, I have had the privilege of serving as a Strategic & Partnerships Fellow with the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, a truly impactful work experience learning how the government centers equity, inclusion & community engagement in service delivery!๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ฌ
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@UNASLI_ @NUDIPU @TwezuuleF @GDS_Disability @DisabRightsFund @IDLO @unwomenuganda @LaspnetUganda @FemnetProg @Uganetlaw @wecannotwait @AdrikoLillian @Sihanet @musawah @Nagaad_Network @CivsourceAfrica @DKinUganda @FOKUSkvinner @Halayalkarib @uwonet @cehurduganda @SonkeTogether @JudiciaryUG @FemmeForteUg @amwaafrika Her Excellency Dr. @BrendaAkia is the moderator of todayโs panel discussion. She is a Ugandan human rights lawyer and serves as Vice-Chairperson and Rapporteur of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (@CedawUn Committee,
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Introducing ourย 2025 ๐บ๐ฌ Mandela Washington Fellows! Patience Poni Ayikoru is an advocate for social justice. She supports women and youth leadership, serving on the European Union Youth Sounding Board. Patience is headed to Bridgewater State University (@BridgeStateU) on the
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Today is #DKUGPartnership Day!๐ฉ๐ฐ๐บ๐ฌ Weโre bringing all our incredible partners together for a day of dialogue, inspiration & learning from each other. Together, we strengthen equal partnerships & drive sustainable, inclusive, locally grounded initiatives & results ๐ #DKinUganda
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@DCAUganda took part in the Uganda-Denmark Partnership Day. Her Excellency @DKAmbUganda described the occasion as โa special event for the strong & lasting partnership between Uganda & Denmark.โ #DKUGPartnership #DenmarkPartnershipDay #UgandaDenmark
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That's a wrap on an unforgettable #DKUGPartnership Day๐ช ย A HUGE thank you to everyone who made this day of collaboration, dialogue, and celebration truly special๐ซ ย We cannot wait to repeat the success again next year!๐
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Honored to speak for the 4th time to the amazing mentees at the Girls for Girls mentorship program! We often explore the tenets of transformational leadership especially the art of communication and courageous leadership. Always inspired by their passion and potential. ๐ช๐พโจ
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Happy #DKUGPartnership Day! ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐บ๐ฌ At FIDA Uganda, we are proud to be part of this community of committed changemakers working to create inclusive, sustainable, and locally rooted solutions. Partnerships like these are essential to advancing gender equality, access to justice, and
Today is #DKUGPartnership Day!๐ฉ๐ฐ๐บ๐ฌ Weโre bringing all our incredible partners together for a day of dialogue, inspiration & learning from each other. Together, we strengthen equal partnerships & drive sustainable, inclusive, locally grounded initiatives & results ๐ #DKinUganda
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๐ทWe are proudly represented by our CEO, @AdrikoLillian, and @mugyeni7546 from the Advocacy and Communications Unit at todayโs #DKUGPartnership Day!๐ฉ๐ฐ๐บ๐ฌ A day dedicated to dialogue, inspiration, and learning alongside our incredible partners. Here's to strengthening
Happy #DKUGPartnership Day! ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐บ๐ฌ At FIDA Uganda, we are proud to be part of this community of committed changemakers working to create inclusive, sustainable, and locally rooted solutions. Partnerships like these are essential to advancing gender equality, access to justice, and
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Together with fellow volunteers & the West Nile Womenโs Network, I had the honor of convening a Press Conference in Arua ahead of Menstrual Hygiene Day where we shared about the state of menstrual hygiene management in West Nile & called for a period friendly world ๐. #MHDay2025
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Happy to have led a volunteer pad drive dubbed #2EurosForAGirl to commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day in West Nile! Over 1,000+ pads collected, 400+ girls supported with sanitary pads, skills and knowledge on menstrual hygiene. Thank you to everyone who made this possible! #MHDay
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At Acholi Primary School in Yumbe District, we engaged with girls in upper Primary classes about embracing their bodies and speaking up about menstrual health. We distributed reusable pad kits to help them stay confident and comfortable at school. #2EurosForAGirl #MHDay2025
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Today is #MenstrualHealthDay ๐บ She for She battles period stigma in ๐บ๐ฌ by making & donating reusable pads, & using comic-based educational material to enlighten youth & battle the information gap on menstruation. Empowering girls to stay in school & break barriers ๐ช
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So many lessons learned and challenges faced! We overcame these, and successfully collected 1,000+ pads and supported more than 400 girls with essential menstrual supplies, skills in making reusable sanitary pads, and information on menstrual hygiene. Kudos to us! #MHDay2025
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We are honored to celebrate this remarkable achievement with you, Dr. Barbra Kitui, our distinguished Senior Member. Your relentless dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment have paved the way for this well-deserved success ๐. Congratulations on this incredible
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Today at 3rd Annual Joint CSO Conference, we tackled hard truths of Ugandaโs Oil &Gas sector where business meets human rights. From strategic frameworks to Ugandaโs NAP &global best practices, we reimagined a just, inclusive& sustainable energy future. #UgOilCSOMeet @PAU_Uganda
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