Transitional Justice
International Day of the Disappeared
The community in Lukodi commemorate the lives of their loved and lost ones who were massacred in 2004 in Gulu district.
Throughout the many conflicts that Ugandans have faced in recent decades, tens of thousands of people have been forcibly removed from their home communities; many thousands are still yet to return. In many ways, the conflicts still continue in the hearts of the relatives of the missing, who still do not know the fate of their loved ones. AYINET would like to express solidarity with the plight of those families in Uganda and those in similar situations across the world today, on the International Day of the Disappeared.
AYINET is dedicated to working with and for individuals and communities affected by conflict in Uganda. A key part of this has been providing psychosocial support to those who have been left traumatised, including to those who are still suffering due to the disappearances of those closest to them. We are proud to have provided over 21,000 war survivors with medical and psychosocial support over the years, and we could not have done it without the help of our donors and development partners, and the Government of Uganda.
Today, AYINET would like to restate its commitment to working for those who have experienced conflict in every way we can. Through our work, we help to restore the dignity and livelihood of the war survivors, providing a platform where their voices can be heard, empowering them to be active participants in the recovery, reconciliation, and nation-building processes for Uganda.
