Comrades and Friends, Resounding revolutionary salutations from Solidarity Uganda! Embrace this edition of our Newsletter with the utmost fervor, for we extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support. In this edition, we share about the recently concluded regional chapter convenings, where all Solidarity chapters across the country came together to share experiences and build […]
Category Archives: Politics
TRAINING IN NONVIOLENT RESISTANCE IS FUNDAMENTAL FOR THOSE LOOKING TO ACHIEVING LASTING SOCIAL AND POLITICAL CHANGE
Uganda is marred with a turbulent history of political violence and unrest. Our history created scared minds and hearts for those who lived through wars and several injustices. The NRM government came to power through violence while promising people peace and security. Thousands of lives were lost during the NRA bush war in 1986. They […]
CONSTRUCTIVE RESISTANCE AND NONVIOLENCE ARE FUNDAMENTAL IN DEFEATING OPPRESSION
Throughout history, societies have grappled with issues of inequality, injustice, and political oppression. In the quest for change, the methods employed to address these issues have varied significantly. While violence and confrontation might offer immediate results, they often lead to more significant problems in the long run. Constructive resistance and nonviolence, on the other hand, […]
FROM NAKED PROTESTS TO CARRYING EMPTY COFFINS; THE APAA PEOPLE INTENSIFY THE FIGHT FOR THEIR HOMELAND
For over 20 years, the Apaa community in Amuru district, Northern Uganda has maintained its resilience in the fight against government plans to demarcate about 827 square kilometers of Apaa land to Uganda Wildlife Authority, (UWA). According to UWA, the land is meant to pave way for UWA to create a wildlife-protected area. But this […]
EXCHANGE VISITS FOSTER LEARNING AND SOLIDARITY AMONG WOMEN FIGHTING AGAINST LAND GRABBING AND ILLEGAL EVICTIONS
EXCHANGE VISITS FOSTER LEARNING AND SOLIDARITY AMONG WOMEN FIGHTING AGAINST LAND GRABBING Last month, we supported an exchange visit in Buliisa which brought together five women grassroots groups, who have been at the forefront of the struggles against land injustices within their communities. The communities are Alebtong, Kween, Omoro, Logiri, and Buliisa. Exchange visits bring […]