Good meeting with Mr. Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) yesterday alongside other EU Ambassadors, to discuss his presidential candidacy. Denmark strongly supports free, fair and peaceful elections.
Today I paid a courtesy visit to
@UHRC_UGANDA
to hear about their important work to protect and promote fundamental Human Rights and freedoms in Uganda for sustainable development. Work that 🇩🇰 has supported for many years.
@HumanRightsDK
Apparently, I'm the only staff at
@DKinUganda
standing in solidarity with
@UgandaCranes
today 😀🇺🇬. I pledge to follow the example of
@rkabushenga
@URA_CG
and mobilize more staff for the next match! Go Cranes.
No birthday in my family without the traditional Danish 🇩🇰 layered cake🎂My mother-in-laws recipe made by my husband and children using lovely Ugandan 🇺🇬 fruits. I am blessed🥰🥳
A historical day in Denmark today🇩🇰 Our new King Frederik X is celebrated by the Danish people all over the country and the world - also here in Uganda🇩🇰🇺🇬 Long live the King
New staff alert!
Welcome Gladys Nairuba, newly hired Snr Program Advisor for our Accountability,Civic Engagement & Rights Program with over 15 years of experience in
#governance
#humanrights
#programs
#publicpolicy
etc, passionate about youth,saving culture,📖, 📝 & adventure💪
Denmark and EU regrets the signing of Anti-Homosexuality Bill. “The Ugandan government has an obligation to protect all of its citizens and uphold their basic rights.”
Happy
#EUday
. Today we celebrate unity and friendship among former enemies and a joint strive for a more peaceful, prosperous and democratic Europe🇪🇺 And where better to do that than in the beautiful garden of
@EUinUG
🇺🇬
We Danes 🇩🇰 have many strange traditions. Today I personally celebrate one: “Copper Wedding”. Married 12,5 years! Got woken up early morning by lovely friends and colleagues with trumpet music, songs, noice from pots and pans - and a traditional “half port of honours”🥰
Kampala People’s
#SDGs
festival is now kicked off at KKCA grounds with a lovely morning
#SDGwalk
. I wish the people of Kampala a productive and fun festival to enhance SDG awareness in 🇺🇬
#LeaveNoOneBehind
A great pleasure and honour to present credentials to HE President Kagame today. I look forward to the continued cooperation between our two countries!
Today at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame received letters of credence from Ozonnia Matthew Ojielo, UN Resident Coordinator, Belén Calvo Uyarra, Ambassador of the European Union, and Signe Winding Albjerg, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to Rwanda.
Kickstarting the
@DKinUganda
annual Embassy retreat🤩 With a strong team and many new colleagues it is time to reflect a bit inwards on how we work together, support each other and collaborate to make the best possible workplace🥳🇩🇰🇺🇬
Happy
#AfricaDay2023
! 🇩🇰 is long-standing partner to Africa and keen to strengthen relations with African countries and the AU to find joint solutions to 🌍 challenges. Happy to join celebrations in my current hometown Kampala🇺🇬
As part of Equal Rights Coalition 🇩🇰 expresses grave concerns about AHA: “The exclusion, stigmatization and discrimination of any group within a society is corrosive, is a root cause of violence, and has a negative impact on society as a whole.”
Voices of refugees thanking Ugandan government and people for their open-door policy.
@RefugeesUganda
@UNHCRuganda
and partners launch 🇺🇬 roadmap to 2023 Global Refugee Forum.
@DKinUganda
will support
Last tweet from me on this account! Please welcome incoming Danish Ambassador to Uganda Nicolaj Hejberg
@NHejberg
, currently serving as Danish Ambassador to Afghanistan
@DKinAfghanistan
. It’s been an honour
#WorkingForDenmark
in
#Uganda
Yesterday I had the honour to present copies of my credentials to 🇧🇮 Minister for Foreign Affairs
@AShingiro
We had a good conversation on regional cooperation on peace and stability, 🇩🇰 candidature for
#UNSC
and matters of common interest. Thank you for the warm welcome!
Very pleased to be in Karamoja today with core partners
@SwedeninUG
@IrlEmbUganda
@NLinUganda
to launch new partnerships with civil society and local actors to promote accountability, civic engagement and rights. Crucial for stronger service delivery to the people of Karamoja🇺🇬
Very pleased to attend groundbreaking ceremony of the cold storage facility for fresh handling at Entebbe airport - financed by
@DKinUganda
and
@EUinUG
through
@aBiDevtFinance
and private sector. Will significantly increase export, value addition and jobs in 🇺🇬 agriculture!
Happening this morning. Groundbreaking ceremony of the cold storage facility for fresh handling at the cargo village at Entebbe International Airport. The 30,000MT facility will be a one-stop centre for all activities required for safe air shipping of Uganda's fresh produce.
Thank you hon PS
@Tybisa
for always open and cordial engagement. Denmark 🇩🇰 looks forward to hosting Uganda 🇺🇬 and other African partners in Copenhagen in May for the Nordic Africa Foreign Ministers meeting. Part of 🇩🇰 endeavours to strengthen engagement in Africa.
#NAFM2024
Kampala — The esteemed Permanent Secretary (PS)
@Tybisa
, hosted Her Excellency Signe Winding Alberg, Ambassador of
#Denmark
🇩🇰 to
#Uganda
🇺🇬 at the Ministry headquarters.
During the cordial meeting, Ambassador Alberg conveyed to PS Bagiire Vincent Waiswa Denmark’s forthcoming
Here is a farewell message from our Head of Mission as she heads back to Denmark, after 6 solid years of service in Uganda. Her dedication and hardwork was exceptional. We wish you all the best
@DKAmbUganda
. Watch Video!
#WorkingForDenmark
#BuildingBetterLivesTogether
Together with EU colleagues in Uganda, the entire Embassy of Denmark send heartfelt congratulations on 60 years of independence to Uganda. We confirm our friendship and support to all the people of Uganda 🇺🇬
Development Partners at the 🇺🇬 Pre Global Refugee Forum Conference:
“we strongly support the Government of Uganda in identifying appropriate durable solutions for refugees and recognise Uganda’s strong regional leadership role”🤝
🧵👇🏼
Inspiring to hear and see how Danish funds to
@aBiDevtFinance
has supported women in Kisoro to grow their agribusinesses, buy land, houses and send their kids to school!
Feel very energised after meeting the many amazingly talented and engaged youth of the
@EUinUG
new youth sounding board. Youth should be meaningfully included at all levels of decision making in society. Great initiative
@JanSadek
Today,we took part in the launch of the EU Youth Sounding Board in Uganda.
@EUinUG
and
#Denmark
attach great value to the meaningful inclusion of the
#youth
and making sure that their voices are heard when shaping and implementing programmes in
#Uganda
.
Meaningful engagement of young people is key for us to deliver effective results of our development cooperation! Thank you for coming and lending your voice to make us better in delivering for you🙏🇺🇬🇩🇰
Today, we bring together the
@DKinUganda
’s Youth Sounding Board, the
@EUinUG
Youth Sounding Board and the honourable State Minister for Youth and Children,
@HonSarahMateke
, to explore opportunities for strengthening youth inclusion in our engagements 🇺🇬🇩🇰
Aujourd'hui, j'ai eu l'honneur de présenter mes lettres de créance à son excellence le président du Burundi
@GeneralNeva
Nous avons eu une discussion fructueuse sur des questions nationales et régionales d'intérêt commun. Je me réjouis de poursuivre notre dialogue constructif🇩🇰🇧🇮
Le Chef de l’Etat S.E
@GeneralNeva
a reçu les Lettres de créance de la nouvelle ambassadrice de Danemark au
#Burundi
, Mme Signe Winding Alberg. La protection contre les catastrophes naturelles est l'un des secteurs où seront renforcés les liens de coopération.
Happening now: Launch of
#Danida
’s Northern Uganda Resilience Initiative
#NURI
in Palabek Lamwo district. Support to 120,000 farmers in climate smart agriculture and rural infrastructure - also for refugees and host communities
Last day as Ambassador before I assume my new post in CPH as Special Envoy for Migration. Leaving with so many good memories and amazing experiences! My family and I will never forget the past 3 years! My successor is Signe Winding - Signe will take over this account 1/9.
The friendliness and helpfulness of Ugandans can also be counted on in 2019. Car troubles in Karamoja and assistance is provided immediately.
#ThankYou
#HappyNewYearUganda
Amazingly uplifting experience to watch the gymnastics show in honour of the visit to Uganda 🇺🇬 by the president of world gymnastics federation. Was a little biased - with my 10year old and her friends taking part😉
@GymnasticsAsso1
@gymnastics
This morning on the
@nbstv
Morning Breeze i caught up with the
@DKinUganda
H.E Signe Winding Albejerg after her visit to Alere refugee settlement in Adjumani.
It was a very really positive interview, you can find the complete video on
@afromobileug
Happening now at
@KCCAUG
grounds: People’s SDG festival! Citizens in Kampala lining up with touch questions for their leaders on reclaiming public service delivery, equal rights, gender equality among others.
#SDGFestival
#TondekaMabega
#LeaveNoOneBehind
Very pleased to share my job as ambassador with these 3 inspiring young women, who won “Ambassador for the Day” competition 2023. Look forward to mutual inspiration throughout the day🤩💪
Thank you
@DCAUganda
for showing me how
@DanChurchAid
with
#dkaid
supports refugees and host communities in West Nile with income and jobs🇺🇬 Hope to find your organic sweet potatoes in Denmark one day soon🤞
Development partners welcome Uganda’s 5 core pledges for
#GlobalRefugeeForum
and are committed to supporting these themes for a more sustainable refugee response in Uganda 🇺🇬
A great honour and pleasure to present my credentials to HE
@KatugaMuseveni
. Denmark is proud to be a long-standing partner to Uganda. I look forward to the continued cooperation 🇩🇰🇺🇬
President
@KagutaMuseveni
, this afternoon received credentials from the New Danish Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Signe Winding Albjerg.
"Uganda has enjoyed a good relationship with
#Denmark
for a long time". -
@KagutaMuseveni
@DKAmbUganda
Very pleased to launch two new programmes today with
@aBiDevtFinance
supported by
@DKinUganda
and
@EUinUG
🇩🇰🇪🇺. Aimed at helping the private sector in 🇺🇬 tackle challenges of climate change 🌱🌍
This morning, we launched two new programmes at aBi designed to tackle the challenges of climate change.
@DKinUganda
&
@EUinUG
, our steadfast partners, have been pivotal in the realisation of this day.
#GRASPandAAGIF
⭐️Happening now⭐️ Pre Global Refugee Forum Conference under the theme “Uganda, the World Model for for Refugee Response - let’s make it sustainable”. 🇩🇰 committed to support sustainable solutions for the 1.5 M refugees hosted in 🇺🇬 - the largest no. in Africa🌍
Congratulations
@NCHRD_UG
with 10 years of working together to defend human rights in Uganda 🇺🇬 DK proud to have supported the journey in various ways. Wishing you good collaboration also in the future!
Summer holiday in 🇩🇰 has been fabulous - long light evenings, forests, beach, friends, family, food, music festival. All good things🤩
Now back in Kampala, well-rested and ready for year2 of working with the best crew
@DKinUganda
to strengthen 🇩🇰 in 🇺🇬
Very pleased to welcome both hon ministers
@eng_onek
and
@LillianAber
to Denmark together with
@UNHCRuganda
. Denmark is a long-standing strong supporter of Ugandas refugee response 🇺🇬🇩🇰
We met Mr Ole Thonke Danish Undersecretary for Policy Development and Ms Birgitte Markussen, Director for Humanitarian affairs and Ms Katie Karlsen, Director for Africa and Policy Development. Denmark reminds committed to support Uganda refugees response.
@DKinUganda
.
Very pleased to host PS MoFA and African ambassadors residing in Uganda ahead of Nordic-African Foreign Ministers meeting in 🇩🇰 next week. Important discussions about multilateralism, reform of UNSC and stronger bilateral partnerships.
@SwedEnvoyUganda
@NorwayUganda
@UgandaMFA
The annual Nordic-African Foreign Affairs Ministerial will take place next week in 🇩🇰
#SDG17
🤝
Today Nordic & African ambassadors in Uganda met to discuss how to strengthening our partnership. Focus on collaboration in UN, peace, security, development & trade.
@Tybisa
🙏
Let’s make Uganda 🇺🇬 the grain basket of Africa, and fight climate change and food unsafety. Happy and honoured to launch the
#DKaid
supported Grain Handling project today with
@a2i_Network
@aBiDevtFinance
and 🇩🇰 companies Engsko, BM Silo & Buurholt
What an amazing group of women! They bring their brilliant minds & caring hearts into their jobs as representatives of their countries to Uganda.
Thk you for a coffee chat this morning Ambassadors of Sweden, Norway, USA, Denmark and the Netherlands.
@UNAIDS
Are you a Ugandan🇺🇬 girl aged between 14-18 years and you would like to be an Ambassador for a day this year? 🇩🇰 We have partnered with
@UKinUganda
🇬🇧 and
@SwedeninUG
🇸🇪 to make this dream come true. Go to the details below👇👇 & sign up!
Celebrating
#InternationalWomensDay2023
Today the rainbow flag🌈 flies over the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and at Danish embassies.
17 May is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia (IDAHOT), and we mark that human rights are for everyone, no matter who you love.
#IDAHOT
#IDAHOT2023
#loveislove
First trip out of Kampala. In
#Kitgum
district to visit
@DKinUganda
funded projects
#NURI
(Northern Uganda Resilience Initiative). Impressive results in climate smart agriculture. Improving livelihoods and empowering communities in Northern Uganda.
@DRC_ngo
@Rillaspoems
@oledr
Want to go fast, go alone. Want to go far, go together.
Civil society, Gov of 🇺🇬 and 🇦🇹🇩🇰🇪🇺🇮🇪🇳🇴🇸🇪🇳🇱, today celebrate achievements of DGF 2011-2022 and confirm commitment to continue support to human rights, accountability and citizens engagement in 🇺🇬
Saying goodbye is never easy. Today, we bid farewell to the Democratic Governance Facility
@DGFUganda17
, a unique multi-donor fund that brought government and citizens closer together, provided vital services to thousands and promoted
#HumanRights
.l
Meet Toko Jimmy Brian,our newly hired Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Advisor with over 15 years as an educationist, researcher & M&E specialist.He's passionate about the environment, good governance, & leadership.Married with three Kids & loves playing scrabble,nature & tours.
Honored to meet
@AmanzWillieONE
the winner of this year’s
#EUHRDAward2019
for his courageous work to save the Zoka Forest.
@FriendsofZoka
work comes with threats and intimidation. The award is well deserved!
The Nordic countries 🇩🇰🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪 share a common vision in life based on equality, transparency & inclusiveness! It’s the basis for our Nordic model of society and the prosperity of our countries and people
Very pleased to see how DK support through
@SexogSamfund
is making a difference in reducing gender based violence and supporting positive social and gender norms in Hoima district. Great work by
@RHUganda
Yesterday,
@DKAmbUganda
Her excellency Signe Winding Albjerg visited different projects under PROMISE II Programme implemented by RHU with funding from the Danish people.
She met male champions and women groups that have been part of the programme’s efforts to end sexual and
Happy to participate in
#EABHR2023
. Great to see strong private sector participation. Look forward to continue discussion on climate and human rights and important of private sector!
@DKinUganda
@aBiDevtFinance
@DKAmbUganda
For Danish engagement in Uganda, we have a strong emphasis on green, sustainable, & inclusive economic transformation, protection & promotion of human rights. Succeeding requires strong & equal partnerships with different actors speaking & working together.
#EABHR2023
Happy
#EuropeDay
🇩🇰🇪🇺
Today we celebrate European unity and solidarity and Europe’s achievements at home and abroad.
This year, Europe Day is particularly special to Denmark as we celebrate 50 years of EU membership
#eudk
#EU50
#EuropeDay2023
Denmark
@DKinUganda
& the EU
@EUinUG
injects funds into Ugandan private sector through
@aBiDevtFinance
to support green transition and assist farmers and SMEs adapt to climate change🌱🌍🇩🇰🇪🇺🇺🇬
Saying goodbye to Hon. PM
@RuhakanaR
in
@OPMUganda
today. Thank you so much for the excellent cooperation. The bilateral relations between
#Denmark
and
#Uganda
are very good, constructive and build on trust and mutual interest.
I thank you Hon minister
@GenJejeOdongo
for the warm welcome. I look forward to serving in your beautiful country and continue to build the relationship between our countries and peoples.
Hon.
@GenJejeOdongo
the Minister
@UgandaMFA
received copies of Letters of credence of H.E. Signe Winding Albjerg, the Ambassador Designate of the Kingdom of Denmark to Uganda. The Minister welcomed the H.E. Signe and hailed the excellent bilateral cordial relations between🇺🇬🇩🇰
Happening now:
@Charter4Change
Uganda women in humanitarian leadership summit. Supported by
@DCAUganda
. Key to strengthen women led organisations in humanitarian action. “We cannot wait to be given a seat - we need to carry our own chairs to the table” 💪
@KirstinePrimdal
Denmark is a steadfast supporter of
@UNAIDS
both globally and here in Uganda. Thank you Amb Signe Winding Albjerg 🇩🇰for our exchange last week .
@UNAIDS_UG
will continue to work to ensure that
#HIV
services reach all Ugandans who need them without discrimination.
#EndAIDS
In partnership with
@EntUganda
&
#CharlestoneMedia
, aBi undertook a joint media initiative of Celebrate Hope Ministries in Kyotera, offering technical assistance to improve business performance and to promote the Green Agenda. Lessons from this engagement will be shared.
Please join me in welcoming to Uganda our new Head of Cooperation and deputy Head of Mission,
@AdamSpliid
. Look forward to working together for Denmark in Uganda 🇩🇰🇺🇬
Welcome to our new Head of Cooperation and Deputy Head of Mission, Adam Sparre Spliid. “ I look forward to contributing to Denmark’s efforts in promoting sustainable development in 🇺🇬meeting the people & learning more about their culture.”
Join me to welcome Adam to Uganda!👏💪
The pleasure was all mine
@asiimwe4justice
. The walk, the lovely morning in Kampala city, the dog - and not least the company and conversation really made my day🤩
Today I had a lovely walk with Her Excellency
@DKAmbUganda
Signe Winding Alberg, Ambassador of Denmark to Uganda.
Curiosity got the better of me, and I simply had to ask her how she found herself in Uganda, the journey that led to her setting foot in the Pearl of Africa.
In Acholi sub-region for the launch of
#Danida
’s Northern Uganda Resilience Initiative
#NURI
. First stop at the local radio station
@915MightyFirefm
together with LC V Chairman Jackson Omona to talk about climate smart agriculture &
#VSLA
Danida’s Northern Uganda Resilience Initiative
#NURI
will be implemented in 9 districts in West Nile and Acholi sub-regions. Close cooperation with District Local Governments is key to the success of NURI, so
@DKinUganda
has signed MoUs with all DLGs
The Danish Embassy in Kampala has launched a call for expression of interest for our upcoming programme to support Uganda Refugee Resilience. Take a look👇🏼
📣Announcement: Call for Expression of Interest for Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI)📣
URRI will contribute to climate resilience and sustainable development in refugee-affected areas.
Read more here:
A big pleasure to visit some of the beneficiaries of
#DKaid
support through
@aBiDevtFinance
. Smallholder farmers in beautiful Mbarara is getting support to increase production and productivity 🇺🇬🇩🇰
We are proud to support dairy farmers around Mbarara. With over 800 small-holder dairy farmers connected to markets and trained on ways of increasing production. Thanks to Pearl Dairy with support from the partnership we have with
@aBiDevtFinance
#DkAid
#Agric
@denmarkdotdk
Happening now: Launch of
#Danida
supported
@aBiDevtFinance
.
@DKinUganda
has committed more than 130 billion UGX for agricultural value addition, job creation and financial inclusion between 2019-2022.